Jaiprakash Associates bid: Adani edges out Vedanta; creditors choose higher upfront payment

Creditors of Jaiprakash Associates have chosen Adani Enterprises over Vedanta for its resolution plan, despite Vedanta offering a higher overall bid. Lenders prioritized Adani's proposal for greater upfront payments, even though its net present value was slightly lower. This decision, while potentially facing legal challenges, reflects the creditors' commercial judgment in resolving the Rs 55,000 crore debt.

Jaiprakash Associates bid: Adani edges out Vedanta; creditors choose higher upfront payment
Creditors of Jaiprakash Associates have chosen Adani Enterprises over Vedanta for its resolution plan, despite Vedanta offering a higher overall bid. Lenders prioritized Adani's proposal for greater upfront payments, even though its net present value was slightly lower. This decision, while potentially facing legal challenges, reflects the creditors' commercial judgment in resolving the Rs 55,000 crore debt.