Suraksha Group has made a significant move in the Indian real estate sector by infusing Rs 250 crore into Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), which it acquired through the insolvency process. This investment is part of a broader strategy to revitalise JIL and address its backlog of approximately 20,000 unfinished residential units in the Delhi-NCR region.
The infusion, which includes both equity and debt, boosts JIL’s available funds to Rs 1,250 crore, combining the newly injected Rs 250 crore with the Rs 1,000 crore already on JIL’s balance sheet. The latter comprises revenue from real estate operations and toll income from the Yamuna Expressway. Additionally, Suraksha Group has secured a substantial Rs 3,000 crore credit facility to ensure continuous funding for the completion of stalled projects. Currently, JIL’s development projects include around 160 residential towers, with construction ongoing in only 62 prior to Suraksha’s takeover. The remaining 97 towers had been completely stalled. Suraksha has since accelerated construction on the active towers and initiated work on the stalled ones, awarding contracts for 41 towers and preparing to issue orders for the remaining 56. Construction activities are anticipated to gain momentum by October.
On June 4, 2024, Suraksha Group formally assumed control of JIL following a favourable ruling from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). This decision upheld Suraksha’s bid and addressed the need to avoid further delays in the resolution process. Suraksha’s resolution plan included compensation payments and commitments to complete the stalled projects within four years. As part of its restructuring, Suraksha has reconstituted JIL’s board with new appointments including Sudhir V Valia as Non-Executive Director, as Executive Director, and as Independent Director. The company is also addressing a directive from the NCLAT to pay an additional Rs 1,334 crore to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for farmers’ compensation, although YEIDA has appealed for increased compensation.
This move marks a pivotal moment for JIL, which faced substantial financial and operational challenges under previous management. Suraksha Group’s strategic investment and comprehensive plan for project completion signify a robust attempt to restore investor confidence and deliver on long-delayed housing commitments.
