NCLAT overturns NCLT order on Cafe Coffee Day

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside the NCLT order allowing insolvency proceedings against Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd.

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The legal battle between NCLT and NCLAT

NCLT initiated the insolvency case against Coffee Day Enterprises, but NCLAT later stayed and ultimately overturned the decision.

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The role of Malavika Hegde in the case

Shareholder and director Malavika Hegde led the legal fight against the insolvency plea filed by IDBI Trusteeship Ltd.

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Why IDBI Trusteeship filed for insolvency

IDBI Trusteeship filed the insolvency case citing a ₹228 crore default by Coffee Day 

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Coffee Day Enterprises’ financial troubles

CCD's parent company struggled with ₹7,000 crore debt, defaulting on coupon payments between 2019 and 2020.

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The Supreme Court’s deadline and final verdict

NCLAT initially stayed proceedings but had to act before the Supreme Court’s deadline of February 21, 2025.

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Impact of insolvency battle on CCD’s operations

CCD's cafe network shrank to 450 locations in 141 cities, but its vending machine business expanded significantly.

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Previous insolvency case filed by IndusInd Bank

CCD previously faced an insolvency plea from IndusInd Bank for ₹94 crore, which was settled mutually.

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The legacy of VG Siddhartha and CCD’s crisis

Founded in 1996 by VG Siddhartha, CCD struggled after his death in 2019, leading to massive debt restructuring.

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What’s next for Cafe Coffee Day?

With the insolvency case dismissed, CCD aims to stabilize its business and navigate financial challenges.

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