A2Z Infra Engineering Discloses Judicial Custody of MD & CEO Amit Mittal by EOW-ACB Chhattisgarh
A2Z Infra Engineering Limited disclosed on May 14, 2026, that its MD & CEO and Promoter, Mr. Amit Mittal, was taken into judicial custody by EOW-ACB Chhattisgarh on May 13, 2026, over alleged irregularities in manpower supply contracts with Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited during FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24. The company clarified that Mr. Mittal has not been named in the FIR and that the detention is being legally challenged as prima facie illegal. No financial impact on the company has been estimated, and the material subsidiary is cooperating with the investigation.

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A2Z Infra Engineering Limited has filed a disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, informing stock exchanges of the judicial custody of its Managing Director cum CEO and Promoter, Mr. Amit Mittal. The custody was effected by the Economic Offence Wing-Anti Corruption Bureau (EOW-ACB), Chhattisgarh, on May 13, 2026, in connection with an investigation into alleged irregularities related to contracts executed with Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited for supply of manpower in the state of Chhattisgarh during FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24.
Key Details of the Disclosure
The following table summarises the key particulars of the disclosure as filed by the company:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Person Involved: | Mr. Amit Mittal, Managing Director cum CEO and Promoter |
| Authority: | Economic Offence Wing-Anti Corruption Bureau (EOW-ACB), Chhattisgarh |
| Date of Judicial Custody: | May 13, 2026 |
| Alleged Irregularities: | Contracts with Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited for supply of manpower |
| Period Under Investigation: | FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24 |
| Named in FIR: | No |
| Estimated Financial Impact: | Not Applicable |
| Estimated Amount Involved: | Not Applicable |
Company's Position and Clarifications
A2Z Infra Engineering has provided several clarifications alongside the mandatory disclosure. The company has stated that Mr. Amit Mittal has not been named in the FIR in the aforesaid matter. The company has further characterised the detention as prima facie illegal and confirmed that appropriate legal remedies are being pursued before the competent court to challenge the said action.
With respect to Mr. Mittal's role in the matter under investigation, the company has noted the following:
- Mr. Amit Mittal serves as a Non-Executive Director in A2Z Infraservices Ltd., the material subsidiary company, and was not directly involved in the execution or handling of the contracts in question.
- The relevant tender and contract matters were being exclusively managed by the representative or agent of the material subsidiary company.
- The representative or agent was independently handling affairs relating to the said tender and contract without the notice or knowledge of Mr. Amit Mittal.
- All relevant facts, circumstances, and documentary evidence have already been submitted before the investigating agency and investigating officer.
Investigation Status and Cooperation
The matter is presently under active investigation by the EOW-ACB, Chhattisgarh. The material subsidiary company, A2Z Infraservices Ltd., is extending necessary cooperation to the investigation. The company has expressed its belief that there are reasonable grounds for fair consideration and exoneration of Mr. Amit Mittal from the ongoing investigation and the pending FIR.
Company's Commitment to Transparency
A2Z Infra Engineering has affirmed that it reposes complete faith in the legal and constitutional framework of the country and in the wisdom of the Hon'ble Judiciary. The company has also reiterated its commitment to maintaining transparency and has stated that it will keep stakeholders informed of any material developments as they arise. The disclosure was signed by Atul Kumar Agarwal, Company Secretary (FCS-6453), on May 14, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for A2Z Infra Engineering
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.53% | -9.57% | -11.85% | -13.68% | +9.24% | +212.92% |
How might the prolonged judicial custody of Mr. Amit Mittal affect A2Z Infra Engineering's ability to secure new government contracts and maintain existing client relationships?
What succession or interim leadership arrangements could A2Z Infra Engineering implement to ensure operational continuity if Mr. Mittal remains in custody for an extended period?
Could the EOW-ACB investigation expand to scrutinize other state government contracts held by A2Z Infraservices Ltd. beyond the Chhattisgarh manpower supply agreements?































