Crisil Ratings Submits Monitoring Agency Report for Astra Microwave Products' Preferential Issue for Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
Crisil Ratings Limited submitted its Monitoring Agency Report for Astra Microwave Products Limited for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, covering the utilisation of proceeds from the company's Preferential Issue of convertible warrants totalling Rs 173.99 crore. No proceeds were utilised during the quarter, with cumulative utilisation at Rs 43.49 crore and Rs 130.50 crore remaining unutilised. The report confirmed no deviations from the objects of the issue, no revision in costs, and no unfavourable events affecting the viability of the objects. Warrant holders retain the option to convert warrants into equity shares by December 29, 2026.

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Astra Microwave Products Limited has received the Monitoring Agency Report from Crisil Ratings Limited for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 32(6) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Regulation 41(4) of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018. The report pertains to the utilisation of proceeds from the company's Preferential Issue of convertible warrants, which was conducted during June 23–24, 2025. The filing was submitted to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on May 12, 2026, by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer T. Anjaneyulu.
Issue Overview
The Preferential Issue was undertaken to raise funds for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. The total issue size, being monitored by Crisil Ratings Limited, amounted to Rs 173.99 crore. The key details of the issue are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Issue Period: | June 23, 2025 to June 24, 2025 |
| Type of Issue: | Preferential Issue (PI) |
| Type of Securities: | Convertible Warrants |
| Total Issue Size: | Rs 173.99 crore |
| Promoter: | Mr. Prakash Anand Chitrakar |
| Industry/Sector: | Aerospace and Defense |
| Monitoring Agency: | Crisil Ratings Limited |
Utilisation of Issue Proceeds
As per the report, no proceeds were utilised during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The cumulative utilisation as at the end of the quarter stood at Rs 43.49 crore, while Rs 130.50 crore remained unutilised. The following table details the progress against the objects of the issue:
| Item Head: | Amount as per Offer Document (Rs in crore) | Utilised at Beginning of Quarter (Rs in crore) | Utilised During Quarter (Rs in crore) | Utilised at End of Quarter (Rs in crore) | Total Unutilised (Rs in crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital Requirement: | 130.50 | 40.00 | Nil | 40.00 | 90.50 |
| General Corporate Purposes: | 43.49 | 3.49 | Nil | 3.49 | 40.00 |
| Total: | 173.99 | 43.49 | Nil | 43.49 | 130.50 |
Of the total issue proceeds of Rs 173.99 crore, the company received Rs 43.49 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The remaining Rs 130.50 crores are yet to be received from the warrant holders. As per the notice to shareholders dated June 13, 2025, the warrant holders have the option to convert the warrants into equity shares within 18 months from the date of allotment of the share warrants, which is by December 29, 2026.
Cost of Objects — No Revision
The Monitoring Agency confirmed that there has been no revision to the originally disclosed costs for either object of the issue. The amount allocated for General Corporate Purposes does not exceed 25% of the issue proceeds, amounting to Rs 43.49 crore, in line with regulatory requirements.
| Sr. No.: | Item Head | Original Cost as per Offer Document (Rs in crore) | Revised Cost (Rs in crore) | MA Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1: | Working Capital Requirement | 130.50 | NA | No revision |
| 2: | General Corporate Purposes | 43.49 | NA | No revision |
| Total: | 173.99 | — | — |
Compliance and Monitoring Observations
The Monitoring Agency's report confirmed full compliance across all key parameters for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The key findings are summarised below:
- Utilisation as per Offer Document: Yes — no proceeds were utilised during the reported quarter
- Deviation from objects: Not applicable
- Change in means of finance: No
- Material deviation from earlier monitoring reports: No
- Unfavourable events affecting viability: No
- Favourable events improving viability: No
- Delay in implementation: Not applicable
- Deployment of unutilised proceeds: Not applicable
The report was prepared on the basis of a management undertaking, bank statements, the notice of EGM, and a peer-reviewed Independent Chartered Accountant (ICA) certificate dated April 24, 2026, issued by M/s C. Ramachandram & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 002864S). The report was signed by Shounak Chakravarty, Director, Ratings (LCG), on behalf of Crisil Ratings Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Astra Microwave Products
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.07% | +2.19% | +9.10% | +9.51% | +23.89% | +792.10% |
Will warrant holders exercise their conversion rights before the December 29, 2026 deadline, and what impact would full conversion have on Astra Microwave's equity dilution and share price?
How does Astra Microwave plan to deploy the remaining Rs 130.50 crore in working capital and general corporate purposes over the next few quarters, and which defense programs or contracts might benefit?
Given the zero utilisation during Q3 FY26, does the slow pace of fund deployment signal any delays in order execution or project timelines within Astra Microwave's aerospace and defense pipeline?


































