Astron Paper admitted to Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)
Astron Paper & Board Mill Limited has been admitted to Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by NCLT Ahmedabad on May 11, 2026. This follows a petition by M/s. Empire Sony PTY Limited for an operational debt of ₹1.78 crore. A moratorium is now in effect, suspending the Board's powers.
Admission to CIRP has a profound impact on the company's operations, financial standing, and future prospects. It triggers a moratorium, suspends the board, and places the company under the control of an IRP, fundamentally altering its business trajectory.
The company's admission to the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) is a significant negative development, indicating severe financial distress and potential loss of control for existing management.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Limited has been admitted into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad Bench. The admission order was passed on 11th May 2026, following an application filed by M/s. Empire Sony PTY Limited, an Australian entity, for an alleged operational debt of ₹1,77,99,024.64 (USD 2,14,446.08).
As per the NCLT order, a moratorium has been in effect from 11th May 2026, prohibiting the initiation or continuation of suits, execution of decrees, and any transfer or encumbrance of the company's assets. This moratorium will remain until the CIRP is completed or a resolution plan is approved.
Furthermore, the powers of the Board of Directors of Astron Paper & Board Mill Limited stand suspended, and the company's affairs will be managed by the appointed Interim Resolution Professional (IRP), Mr. Atul Jashwantrai Sheth. The IRP will now proceed with the necessary steps under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, including issuing a public announcement.
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