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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 21, 2026

The India MCA Insolvency & Restructuring Monitor for August 21, 2026 reveals a surge in NCLT admissions and resolution plan implementations, with 5 new filings signaling heightened distress in textiles, paper, and agri sectors, alongside strategic restructuring in financial services and education. Key period-over-period trends show a sharp increase in default sizes (Gangotri Textiles at ₹240.5 Cr, Satiate Agri at ₹6.3 Cr) and a shift towards voluntary CIRP initiation (Gangotri Textiles under Section 10). The most critical development is the NCLT-approved composite scheme for Veranda Learning Solutions, which will unlock shareholder value via a demerger and separate listing of its commerce education business. Portfolio-level patterns indicate a bifurcation: traditional manufacturing companies face liquidation risk, while technology-enabled firms (Share India Securities, Veranda) use IBC mechanisms for consolidation and value creation. Insider activity is absent in filings, but capital allocation signals are strong—Shree Rajeshwaranand Paper Mills' resolution plan dilutes existing shareholders to 5%, highlighting aggressive control transfer. Forward-looking catalysts include the rescheduled CoC meeting for Reliance Communications (Aug 27) and the outcome of Axita Cotton's EOI for Varidhi Cotspin's CIRP.

7 high priority 7 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 21, 2026

The August 21, 2026, digest for the India Corporate Insolvency & NCLT stream reveals a bifurcated landscape: a surge in fresh CIRP admissions (Gangotri Textiles, Satiate Agri) signaling creditor enforcement, contrasted with the finalization of resolution plans (Shree Rajeshwaranand Paper Mills) and complex corporate restructuring via NCLT-approved schemes (Share India Securities, Veranda Learning). A key portfolio-level trend is the use of the IBC as a strategic M&A tool, with Axita Cotton proactively filing an Expression of Interest to acquire a distressed peer, indicating a shift from purely reactive creditor-driven proceedings. However, the lack of disclosed financial terms in most filings and the rescheduling of a CoC meeting for the long-stalled Reliance Communications case highlight persistent opacity and delays in the resolution process. The most critical development is the admission of two new CIRPs with combined defaults exceeding ₹246 crore, which will increase the pipeline of stressed assets. The data shows no insider trading activity or capital allocation events (dividends/buybacks) across the filings, as these are typically suspended during CIRP, reinforcing the distressed nature of the underlying entities.

7 high priority 1 medium 8 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 20, 2026

This digest covers 8 filings related to India's insolvency and restructuring landscape, with a strong focus on NCLT-approved schemes and ongoing CIRPs. The most significant development is India Glycols' NCLT-approved demerger of its Biopharma and Spirits/Biofuel undertakings, a high-materiality event (9/10) that unlocks substantial shareholder value through a 1:3 and 1:1 share issuance. Two filings from Lactose (India) confirm the NCLT approval of its amalgamation with Vitanosh Ingredients, a mid-materiality (6/10) consolidation. On the distressed side, Future Consumer Ltd has formally entered CIRP with a Resolution Professional appointed (9/10 materiality), while The Hi-Tech Gears' insolvency process remains stalled with an interim stay extended to September 25, 2026 (8/10 materiality). Telephone Cables is seeking EOIs for its long-dormant assets, and TPL Plastech's new IBC manufacturing facility is a positive operational expansion. The Reliance Communications CoC meeting is a routine procedural update. The overarching theme is a bifurcation: high-value restructuring creating upside catalysts vs. prolonged, value-destructive insolvency proceedings.

8 high priority 8 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 20, 2026

The August 20, 2026 insolvency digest reveals a highly active landscape with 12 filings, dominated by resolution plan implementations and new CIRP admissions. A key theme is the acceleration of corporate restructurings: Blue Blends (India) Ltd saw a 94.87% promoter stake acquisition via a preferential allotment at ₹10/share, signaling a successful resolution plan execution. Conversely, Gangotri Textiles Ltd and Future Consumer Ltd entered CIRP, indicating creditor-driven distress. The Hi-Tech Gears Ltd insolvency process remains stalled with an interim stay extended to September 25, 2026, highlighting judicial delays. A significant corporate action is India Glycols Ltd's demerger, approved with 99.9999% shareholder support, creating two new listed entities. The period shows a bifurcation between companies successfully exiting insolvency (Blue Blends) and those entering or stuck in the process, with no clear sector-wide trend but a focus on operational turnarounds and asset monetization.

8 high priority 4 medium 12 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 19, 2026

This edition of the India MCA Insolvency & Restructuring Monitor reveals a bifurcated landscape: resolution efforts are making headway for stressed assets like Refex Renewables, while entities such as Zicom, Setubandhan Infrastructure, and AGS Transact remain deeply mired in CIRP with severe operational and record-keeping failures. A dominant theme of procedural compliance (newspaper advertisements, creditor meetings) overshadows any substantive financial turnaround, suggesting that administrative momentum is not yet translating into successful restructuring outcomes. Critically, the 40-month delayed financials from Zicom and the rejection of Setubandhan's resolution plan highlight systemic risks in information asymmetry during insolvency. The absence of insider trading activity across all eight filings and a lack of management guidance provide zero bullish signals, reinforcing that these are distressed situations where equity holders are likely to be wiped out. Portfolio-level analysis indicates a 100% failure rate in timely financial reporting among companies under CIRP, a key red flag for stakeholders.

8 high priority 8 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 19, 2026

Today's filing batch highlights a deep distress phase in India's IBC ecosystem, with four of six new filings directly linked to ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRP). The most alarming insight is the extreme governance breakdown in old CIRP cases: Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd filed FY23 results 40 months late with an adverse audit opinion, while Setubandhan Infrastructure can't produce Q1FY27 accounts due to missing records—both signaling potential liquidation. However, a counter-trend emerges in corporate simplification: Cipla's NCLT-approved amalgamation of its WOS Inzpera Healthsciences and eYantra Ventures' scheme with Prismberry show healthy groups streamlining structures. The Committee of Creditors (CoC) process is alive but grinding slow—Unitech International held its 12th CoC meeting, while AGS Transact is about to hold its 16th, both merely approving routine expenses and appointments. There are zero period-over-period financial comparisons or insider trading signals across these filings, consistent with companies in CIRP where management is replaced by an RP. The actionable signal is clear: mature CIRPs (Zicom ~4 years, Setubandhan ~3.7 years) with missing books and adverse audits are high-risk for liquidation, while simpler schemes (Cipla, eYantra) offer low-risk restructuring catalysts.

6 high priority 6 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 18, 2026

The India MCA Insolvency & Restructuring Monitor for August 18, 2026, reveals a deeply entrenched and prolonged resolution crisis, with several high-materiality cases showing minimal progress. The most critical development is the aggressive restructuring at Blue Blends (India) Ltd, where an approved resolution plan has wiped out 100% of promoter equity and diluted public shareholders by ~97.3%, setting a severe precedent for value destruction in IBC resolutions. Simbhaoli Sugars remains in a protracted CIRP (over 2 years) with admitted claims of ₹2,392 crore, while its 2nd CoC meeting only now approved the EOI process, indicating significant delays. Future Consumer Ltd's postponement of its 2nd CoC meeting adds to the pattern of stalled resolutions. The Videocon group companies (Value Industries and Videocon Industries) continue their 8-year-long CIRP with a routine 64th CoC meeting, highlighting systemic inefficiency. Baron Infotech's 25th CoC meeting with no financial disclosure suggests a lack of transparency. In contrast, Happiest Minds Technologies' NCLT-approved amalgamation of its subsidiary is a clean, positive corporate action. The overarching theme is one of creditor value erosion, prolonged timelines, and severe shareholder dilution, with no positive period-over-period trends or insider buying to offset the bearish sentiment.

9 high priority 9 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 18, 2026

The 13 filings paint a stark picture of India's corporate insolvency landscape, dominated by companies in advanced stages of distress. The overwhelming theme is the acceleration of resolution processes, with multiple companies (TV Vision, Eureka Industries) entering CIRP or PPIRP in August 2026, while others like Simbhaoli Sugars and the Videocon group remain in protracted multi-year proceedings. A critical pattern is the severe revenue collapse across the board, with TV Vision and Eureka Industries reporting 96-99% YoY revenue declines, signaling complete operational shutdowns. The Blue Blends resolution plan stands out for its aggressive restructuring, imposing a 97.3% dilution on public shareholders and cancelling promoter shares without consideration, setting a harsh precedent for equity holders in insolvency. Insider activity is absent across all filings, reflecting the suspension of management powers under CIRP. The scheduled 64th CoC meetings for Videocon and Value Industries on August 21, 2026, represent the next key catalyst, potentially advancing the decade-long resolution of the Videocon group. Overall, the stream indicates a market where creditor recoveries remain uncertain, equity holders face near-total destruction, and the IBC process continues to grind through complex, multi-year cases.

13 high priority 13 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 17, 2026

The India MCA Insolvency & Restructuring Monitor for August 17, 2026, reveals a highly active and stressed corporate landscape with three distinct cases at varying stages of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The most critical development is the fresh Expression of Interest (EoI) invitation for **Simbhaoli Sugars Limited**, a large operational entity with significant assets (19,500 TCD crushing capacity, 210 KLPD distillery) and substantial revenues (₹807 Cr in FY26), presenting a high-stakes turnaround opportunity with a November 5, 2026, deadline. In contrast, **Pradhin Limited** is embroiled in early-stage governance disputes, with shareholder allegations of fund diversion of over ₹110 Cr and challenges to creditor classifications, signaling a contentious resolution path. **Vivimed Labs Ltd** continues its procedural CIRP with a 6th CoC meeting scheduled, indicating a more advanced but still unresolved process. The overarching theme is a bifurcation between large, asset-heavy operational companies like Simbhaoli attracting resolution interest and smaller entities like Pradhin facing severe governance and creditor legitimacy issues. The data highlights significant creditor recovery uncertainty, with admitted claims at Pradhin (₹23.47 Cr) representing a fraction of alleged siphoning, and no disclosed financials for Vivimed, underscoring the high-risk, high-reward nature of distressed asset investing in India's IBC ecosystem.

3 high priority 3 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 17, 2026

The Indian insolvency landscape is intensifying with three new CIRP admissions (Vivimed Labs, TV Vision, Pradhin Limited) and one ongoing process (Simbhaoli Sugars), signaling a potential wave of corporate stress. TV Vision's failure to file Q1 FY27 results by the deadline due to management transition under CIRP is a critical red flag, indicating severe operational disruption. Pradhin Limited's CoC meeting reveals a shareholder dispute over claim classification, alleging fund diversion of over ₹110 Cr, which could delay resolution. Simbhaoli Sugars, in CIRP since July 2024, is now inviting resolution plans with a November 2026 deadline, offering a potential turnaround opportunity. Across filings, the common theme is creditor-driven enforcement, with total admitted claims ranging from ₹23.47 Cr (Pradhin) to likely higher amounts in larger firms. The absence of insider trading data across all filings suggests management is either sidelined or under strict regulatory oversight, typical of CIRP. The market should brace for increased volatility in these stressed names, with resolution timelines and creditor disputes being key catalysts.

4 high priority 4 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 16, 2026

The sole filing in this digest, from Digjam Ltd, pertains to an NCLT-convened shareholder meeting to approve a Scheme of Arrangement with Reid & Taylor International Private Limited (RTIL). This corporate restructuring event, while procedurally neutral, is a critical step in the insolvency resolution process, signaling progress in a potentially value-unlocking demerger. The meeting's completion and the pending e-voting results (due August 18, 2026) represent a near-term catalyst. The absence of financial metrics, insider activity, or forward-looking guidance in the filing limits quantitative trend analysis but highlights the procedural nature of this phase in the IBC framework. The key market implication is the potential for value realization for creditors and shareholders if the scheme is approved, though execution risks remain. This single event underscores the slow, legalistic pace of many Indian insolvency proceedings, where shareholder approval is a necessary but not sufficient condition for final resolution.

1 high priority 1 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 16, 2026

The single filing for August 16, 2026, under the India Corporate Insolvency & NCLT stream centers on Digjam Ltd's shareholder meeting to approve a Scheme of Arrangement with Reid & Taylor International Private Limited (RTIL). This is a pivotal step in the insolvency resolution process, with the NCLT Chennai Bench having sanctioned the meeting. The event is neutral in sentiment but carries high materiality (8/10) as it directly impacts the corporate structure and creditor recoveries. No period-over-period financial trends, insider activity, or forward-looking guidance are available from this filing, limiting cross-sectional analysis. The key near-term catalyst is the e-voting result announcement by August 18, 2026, which will determine the scheme's fate. Investors should monitor this outcome closely, as approval could unlock value for stakeholders, while rejection may prolong insolvency proceedings.

1 high priority 1 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 15, 2026

The Indian corporate insolvency landscape on August 14-15, 2026, reveals a bifurcated market: one company (Refex Renewables) successfully exits distress via a negotiated settlement with a 50.6% haircut, while another (Eureka Industries) enters a formal Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP), signaling deepening financial stress. The settlement at a significant discount highlights creditor recovery challenges, while the PPIRP admission underscores the NCLT's proactive use of newer IBC provisions. No period-over-period financial trends are available as the filings are event-driven, but the absence of insider activity or forward-looking guidance in these filings is notable, suggesting management focus is on resolution rather than growth. The key theme is the divergence between consensual out-of-court settlements and formal court-supervised processes, with material implications for creditors, equity holders, and counterparties. The market should watch for resolution plan timelines and potential value erosion in Eureka Industries.

2 high priority 1 medium 3 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 14, 2026

The India MCA Insolvency & Restructuring Monitor for August 14, 2026, reveals a heightened wave of corporate distress, with 5 of 8 filings directly involving active Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRPs) under the IBC. The most critical development is the severe financial deterioration at Electrotherm (India) Limited, which reported a 75.2% YoY profit collapse despite 9.5% revenue growth, compounded by massive undisclosed liabilities of ₹1,106.59 Cr and a PMLA complaint from the Enforcement Directorate. BIL Vyapar Limited remains in deep distress with fully eroded net worth and a liquidation-basis accounting stance, while Future Consumer Ltd and CMI Ltd are advancing their CIRP timelines with upcoming Committee of Creditors meetings. On a positive note, KSS Ltd's resolution plan has been approved by the NCLT, marking a successful conclusion to a CIRP that began in January 2023, providing a rare exit signal. DiGiSPICE Technologies is pursuing a strategic amalgamation via NCLT, and Go Digit General Insurance is simplifying its corporate structure through a scheme of amalgamation, both representing restructuring rather than distress. The overall theme is one of escalating creditor enforcement and resolution activity, with significant risks around undisclosed liabilities and regulatory investigations.

8 high priority 8 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 14, 2026

The India Corporate Insolvency & NCLT landscape for August 14, 2026, is dominated by a wave of CIRP-related filings, with 7 out of 10 companies actively undergoing resolution proceedings. A critical theme is the severe financial distress across these entities, highlighted by widespread negative net worth, auditor disclaimers, and liquidation-basis accounting. Notable developments include the NCLT approval of resolution plans for Bloom Dekor Ltd. and KSS Ltd., signaling potential turnarounds, while Future Consumer Ltd. and CMI Ltd. are in earlier stages with upcoming Committee of Creditors (CoC) meetings. A unique non-CIRP event is the NCLT-directed amalgamation scheme for DiGiSPICE Technologies and Go Digit General Insurance, the latter aiming for corporate simplification. Period-over-period data is sparse due to the nature of insolvency filings, but where available, it reveals sharp revenue declines (Bloom Dekor -57% YoY) and profit collapses (Electrotherm -75% YoY), underscoring the operational deterioration under CIRP. The most material development is the resolution plan for KSS Ltd., which, after NCLAT intervention, provides a clear exit path for creditors, while the ongoing CIRP for Future Consumer Ltd. with major banks on the CoC presents a high-stakes restructuring opportunity.

9 high priority 1 medium 10 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 13, 2026

The India MCA Insolvency & Restructuring Monitor for August 13, 2026, reveals a bifurcated landscape: one corporate debtor (Quadrant Televentures) has successfully navigated the CIRP process with a 100% creditor-approved resolution plan, signaling a positive resolution trajectory, while another (Baron Infotech) remains mired in procedural delays with no resolution in sight. The period-over-period data from Quadrant Televentures shows a critical milestone—the 12th CoC meeting—as a forward-looking catalyst, with the plan now pending NCLT approval, which could unlock value for creditors and potentially revive the company. Conversely, Baron Infotech's negative sentiment and adjournment to September 2, 2026, highlight the persistent risk of prolonged insolvency proceedings under Section 7 IBC, with no financial metrics or resolution plan disclosed, indicating a stalled process. The absence of insider trading, capital allocation, or financial ratio data across both filings underscores the opaque nature of distressed entities, but the approval vote percentages (65.93% to 100%) in Quadrant Televentures provide a rare quantitative insight into creditor confidence. The key market implication is that while some CIRP cases are progressing toward resolution, others face systemic delays, creating a binary risk-reward profile for investors in distressed debt or equity. The portfolio-level pattern is one of uneven progress, with Quadrant Televentures representing a potential turnaround opportunity and Baron Infotech a cautionary tale of procedural inertia.

2 high priority 2 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 13, 2026

The Indian corporate insolvency landscape is intensifying, with 9 filings revealing a surge in companies entering the NCLT process, particularly under Section 10 (voluntary initiation) and Section 7 (financial creditor-driven). A dominant theme is the approval of resolution plans, with Quadrant Televentures (100% CoC approval) and Premier Limited (92.47% CoC approval) awaiting final NCLT sanction, while SAB Events' PPIRP plan was approved on July 10, 2026, and is now being implemented. Financially, the cohort shows deep distress: Cerebra Integrated's revenue collapsed 82% YoY, and its trade receivables of ₹142.6 Cr are almost entirely overdue. However, there are isolated turnaround signals, such as Reliance Communications reporting a net profit of ₹274 Cr (vs a loss of ₹321 Cr in the prior quarter) driven by exceptional gains, and Leel Electricals showing a massive 765% YoY revenue surge despite being under liquidation. Insider activity is absent across all filings, but forward-looking data points to a critical catalyst calendar in September 2026, with Baron Infotech's next hearing on September 2 and multiple NCLT approvals pending. The key portfolio-level pattern is a bifurcation between companies with approved resolution plans (Quadrant, Premier, SAB Events) offering potential recovery value, and those still in early-stage distress (Cerebra, Baron Infotech) with high uncertainty.

9 high priority 9 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 12, 2026

The India MCA Insolvency & Restructuring Monitor reveals a mixed landscape for August 12, 2026. A key positive is the NCLT's dismissal of a ₹306.52 Cr insolvency petition against Nova Iron & Steel, signaling that limitation defenses and claims of malicious intent can succeed, which is a bullish signal for companies facing similar legacy disputes. However, the broader theme is one of prolonged distress and procedural friction, with Unitech International and SKIL Infrastructure showing repeated CoC meeting deferrals and a lack of progress, indicating stalled resolution processes. The rejection of Mallcom's scheme of amalgamation due to insufficient shareholder approval (less than 90%) highlights a critical governance hurdle for corporate restructuring. In contrast, Ugro Capital's NCLT-approved scheme and Reliance Communications' 74th CoC meeting represent ongoing, albeit opaque, processes. The key takeaway is a bifurcation in the market: successful defenses and approvals are possible, but the majority of filings point to slow, complex, and often stalled insolvency proceedings, demanding high due diligence from investors.

6 high priority 6 total filings
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India NCLT Insolvency Resolution Filings — August 12, 2026

The Indian insolvency landscape this week presents a stark contrast between active distress and defensive victories. Simbhaoli Sugars remains the most critical case, with its Q1 FY27 results showing a 36.9% YoY revenue collapse and widening losses, compounded by an adverse audit opinion and unresolved defaults to sugarcane farmers. In a significant positive development, Nova Iron & Steel successfully defended against a ₹306.52 Cr CIRP petition from Bhushan Power & Steel, with the NCLT dismissing the case on limitation grounds. The resolution processes for Unitech International and SKIL Infrastructure appear stalled, marked by repeated CoC meeting deferrals and a lack of disclosed progress. Meanwhile, Reliance Communications continues its protracted CIRP with its 74th CoC meeting, highlighting the extreme duration of some cases. A notable outlier is Ugro Capital, where an NCLT-approved scheme of arrangement lacks any financial details, creating uncertainty. Finally, Mallcom (India) faces a setback as its amalgamation scheme was rejected by the NCLT due to insufficient shareholder approval, forcing a strategic rethink. The overarching theme is a bifurcation between cases with clear, negative financial trajectories (Simbhaoli) and those where legal/process outcomes are the primary value drivers (Nova Iron & Steel, Mallcom).

8 high priority 8 total filings
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India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — August 11, 2026

The India MCA Insolvency & Restructuring Monitor for August 11, 2026, reveals a concentrated wave of negative sentiment across six of seven filings, with the lone exception being a neutral corporate governance filing. The overwhelming theme is the prolonged and often asset-stripping nature of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRP), with companies like Tricom Fruit Products and Punj Lloyd showing zero operational revenue and complete asset depletion. A critical development is the Supreme Court's dismissal of appeals against Simbhaoli Sugars' insolvency, which solidifies the NCLT's authority but offers no immediate path to resolution. The formation of a Monitoring Committee for KSS Ltd marks a rare positive step towards plan implementation, though the plan was approved by creditors nearly three years ago, highlighting severe delays. Portfolio-level analysis shows that 5 out of 6 insolvent companies have zero or negligible operational revenue, and the average time from CIRP initiation to a resolution event (like a Monitoring Committee formation) exceeds 24 months. The market implication is clear: investors should view CIRP-stage companies as high-risk, deeply distressed assets with a high probability of total capital loss, as no insider buying or positive forward guidance exists across the cohort.

6 high priority 1 medium 7 total filings