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Smitanshu Choudhary

Associate in the General Corporate Practice at the Ahmedabad office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Smitanshu advises on litigation, arbitration and commercial disputes. He can be reached at smitanshu.choudhary@cyrilshroff.com

Dual Frameworks, Dual Obligations: MSME Restructuring under RBI Framework versus Enforcement under SARFAESI Act

Summary: The RBI’s MSME restructuring framework encourages early intervention and collaborative revival, while the SARFAESI Act enables swift creditor enforcement. Courts have clarified that MSMEs must proactively invoke restructuring protections before SARFAESI proceedings begin. The dual frameworks highlight the need for timely borrower action and balanced lender discretion to ensure rehabilitation is not sidelined by enforcement.Continue Reading Dual Frameworks, Dual Obligations: MSME Restructuring under RBI Framework versus Enforcement under SARFAESI Act