IDBI Bank has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) seeking an insolvency proceeding against the media firm to recover dues of ₹149.60 crore.
IDBI Bank has claimed an amount of ₹149.60 crores, which has been disputed by ZEEL, said a regulatory update from the media major.
IDBI Bank has filed an application under section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, claiming to be a financial creditor, before NCLT for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against the company, it added.
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ZEEL is “vehemently disputing the bank’s claim in other proceedings filed by the bank against the company for recovery of its alleged dues,” it added further.
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