India MCA Insolvency Liquidation Filings — September 19, 2026
The sole filing in this digest, Astron Paper & Board Mill Limited, has entered the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the IBC, 2016, marking a significant distress event in the Indian paper sector. The NCLT Ahmedabad Bench appointed Deemed Resolution Professional Mr. Atul Sheth on May 11, 2026, and the 5th Committee of Creditors (CoC) meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2026. This indicates the resolution process is at an advanced stage, with multiple creditor meetings already held, suggesting active negotiations or evaluation of resolution plans. The negative sentiment and high materiality (9/10) underscore the severity of the company's financial distress, which may signal broader challenges in the paper and packaging industry, such as input cost pressures or demand weakness. The upcoming CoC meeting is a critical catalyst, as it could result in a resolution plan approval, liquidation recommendation, or extension of the CIRP timeline, directly impacting creditors, equity holders, and counterparties.