CBI Seizes Documents at Reliance Communications' Navi Mumbai Office; Business Continues Normally
Reliance Communications Limited disclosed that CBI officials conducted a seizure operation at its Navi Mumbai office on May 07, 2026, under case no. RC0742025E0005-CBI/BSFB/Delhi, seizing original minutes of Risk Management and Audit Committee meetings for periods spanning April 2012 to March 2017. The company confirmed no impact on financials or operations, with its affairs continuing to be managed by Resolution Professional Mr. Anish Niranjan Nanavaty under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

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Reliance Communications Limited disclosed on May 08, 2026, that officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a seizure operation at the company's office premises situated at B-Block, Ground Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Navi Mumbai-400710 on May 07, 2026. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company stated that it continues to operate its business in the normal course following the operation.
Details of the Seizure Operation
The seizure operation was carried out by CBI officials under applicable provisions of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with the case number recorded as RC0742025E0005-CBI/BSFB/Delhi dated 07.05.2026. The following key details of the operation have been disclosed by the company:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority: | Central Bureau of Investigation |
| Date of Operation: | May 07, 2026 |
| Location: | B-Block, Ground Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Navi Mumbai-400710 |
| Case Number: | RC0742025E0005-CBI/BSFB/Delhi dated 07.05.2026 |
| Legal Provision: | Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
Documents Seized
During the seizure operation, CBI officials seized, inter alia, the following original documents maintained by the company:
- Original minutes of the proceedings of the meetings of the Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors for the period from April 01, 2014 to March 31, 2017
- Original minutes of the proceedings of the Audit Committee Meetings of the Board of Directors for the period from April 01, 2012 to March 31, 2017
Impact on Operations and Financials
Reliance Communications has stated that the seizure operation conducted by CBI officials is not expected to have any impact on the financials or operations of the company. The company is currently undergoing a corporate insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), and is subject to the protections available under the provisions of the IBC. With effect from June 28, 2019, the affairs, business, and assets of the company are being managed by the Resolution Professional, Mr. Anish Niranjan Nanavaty, appointed by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, vide order dated June 21, 2019.
Regulatory Disclosure
The disclosure was made by Company Secretary Rakesh Gupta on May 08, 2026, in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 issued on July 11, 2023 (last updated on January 30, 2026). The requisite details were set out in Annexure A filed alongside the disclosure letter addressed to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Historical Stock Returns for Reliance Communications
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.09% | -2.08% | 0.0% | -22.31% | -32.86% | -35.17% |
How might the CBI's seizure of board committee minutes from 2012-2017 affect the ongoing insolvency resolution process and the timeline for creditor recoveries?
Could the CBI investigation into Reliance Communications potentially extend to other Anil Ambani Group entities or former executives who served during the 2012-2017 period?
What impact could the CBI probe have on the valuation of Reliance Communications' assets and the prospects of finding a viable resolution applicant under the IBC process?


































