Differences emerge between lenders and process advisors of Reliance Capital Ltd; CoC meet on Dec 5

The value of the bids is almost 70% below the liquidation value of ₹13,000 crore

Differences have emerged between lenders and process advisors of debt-ridden Reliance Capital over the resolution plan as the Committee of Creditors (CoC) meet on Tuesday to take a final decision.

With the binding bids coming in at an abysmally low value, the advisors and members of the CoC hold different opinions on what process they should adopt for the resolution. The choice is between liquidation and continuing with the ongoing bid process, sources said.

Deloitte, the process advisor of Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) Administrator Y Nageshwar Rao, is of the opinion that the value of the bids is almost 70% below the liquidation value of ₹13,000 crore, sources said.

Should Reliance Capital go for liquidation, under section 6(A) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the company would realise close to ₹13,000 crore.

On the other hand, the advisor to the CoC, KPMG, is of the view that they should proceed with the ongoing process and bring finality to the resolution process by awarding the bid to the highest bidder.

The difference of opinion is not only between the two process advisors but among the members of the CoC also on the various options for resolution, sources said.

According to sources, a section of the CoC members has recommended a 'close cover option' for the bidding process. Under the process, the award will go to the highest bidder.