Ethos Limited Reports No Deviation in Rights Issue Fund Utilisation for Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
Ethos Limited has confirmed no deviations in the utilisation of Rights Issue proceeds for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, under SEBI Regulation 32. The company raised up to Rs 40,990.50 lakh via Rights Issue on July 04, 2025, with Rs 10,978.97 lakh utilised to date across working capital, general corporate purposes, and issue-related expenses. CRISIL Ratings Limited serves as the Monitoring Agency, and no adverse comments were received from the Audit Committee or auditors.

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Ethos Limited has submitted a statement of deviation or variation in the use of Rights Issue proceeds for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 32 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI Circular CIR/CFD/CMD1/162/2019 dated December 24, 2019. The company has confirmed that there are no deviations or variations in the utilisation of funds raised through the Rights Issue.
Rights Issue Overview
Ethos Limited raised up to Rs 40,990.50 lakh through a Rights Issue, with the date of raising funds recorded as July 04, 2025. CRISIL Ratings Limited has been appointed as the Monitoring Agency for overseeing the utilisation of these proceeds. The statement was signed by Munish Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, on May 12, 2026.
The key details of the Rights Issue are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Fund Raising: | Rights Issue (RI) |
| Date of Raising Funds: | July 04, 2025 |
| Amount Raised: | Upto Rs 40,990.50 lakh |
| Report Filed for Quarter Ended: | March 31, 2026 |
| Monitoring Agency: | CRISIL Ratings Limited |
| Deviation / Variation in Use of Funds: | No |
| Audit Committee Comments: | No Comments |
| Auditor Comments: | No Comments |
Fund Utilisation Details
The proceeds from the Rights Issue were earmarked across three objects: funding working capital requirements of the company, general corporate purposes (GCP), and issue-related expenses. No deviation from any of these stated objects has been reported. The table below presents the allocation and utilisation status as of the reporting date (amounts in Rs. Lacs):
| Original Object: | Original Allocation | Funds Utilised as on Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding Working Capital Requirements: | 31,000.00 | 10,610.48 | No proceeds utilised during the reported quarter |
| General Corporate Purposes (GCP): | 9,611.48 | - | No proceeds utilised during the reported quarter |
| Issue Related Expenses: | 379.02 | 368.49 | No proceeds utilised during the reported quarter |
| Total: | 40,990.50 | 10,978.97 |
Compliance and Disclosure
The statement has been filed with both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The company has also made the aforesaid statement available on its website. The Audit Committee and auditors have offered no adverse comments on the fund utilisation for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
The filing confirms that no proceeds were utilised towards any of the stated objects during the reported quarter, and the overall utilisation remains consistent with the original disclosures made in the placement document filed with the stock exchanges and the Registrar of Companies, Himachal Pradesh.
Historical Stock Returns for Ethos
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.34% | -3.41% | -4.66% | -23.80% | -16.78% | +199.81% |
Given that only 26.8% of the Rights Issue proceeds have been utilized so far, what is Ethos Limited's timeline for deploying the remaining Rs 30,011.53 lakh, particularly the Rs 31,000 lakh earmarked for working capital requirements?
How might the slow pace of fund utilization impact Ethos Limited's expansion plans and competitive positioning in the premium watch retail market over the next 12-18 months?
Could the unutilized General Corporate Purposes allocation of Rs 9,611.48 lakh signal a potential strategic acquisition or new business initiative by Ethos Limited in the near future?


































