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Information Utility
An entity registered with IBBI that collects, collates, authenticates, and disseminates financial information about debtors to facilitate insolvency proceedings. NeSL (National E-Governance Services Ltd) is India's only IU.
Last updated: 17 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)🔗
Q1. What is Information Utility in Indian corporate law?▼
An entity registered with IBBI that collects, collates, authenticates, and disseminates financial information about debtors to facilitate insolvency proceedings. NeSL (National E-Governance Services Ltd) is India's only IU.
Q2. Why is Information Utility important for compliance?▼
Information Utility is governed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and regulated by IBBI. Understanding this concept is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance, avoiding penalties, and making informed corporate decisions in India.
Q3. Who should know about Information Utility?▼
Information Utility is relevant for company secretaries, compliance officers, chartered accountants, corporate lawyers, board members, and all professionals dealing with IBC regulatory matters in India.
Contextual Analysis & Regulatory Updates🔗
Read our latest analysis and critical updates on corporate circulars related to IBC:
IBBI Discussion Paper Proposes 13 Reforms to Real Estate Insolvency, 2026
Published: 30 June 2026
IBBI Valuation Guidelines 2026: Standardised Formats, Coordinating Valuer Framework & 23-Point Report Standard Under IBC
Published: 17 June 2026
IBBI Information Utilities Regulations, 2017: Full Guide to June 2026 Amendments
Published: 15 June 2026