Windsor Machines Files Q4FY26 Preferential Issue Fund Utilisation Report
Windsor Machines Limited submitted its Statement of Deviation/Variation in utilisation of Preferential Issue funds for Q4FY26 to BSE and NSE on May 09, 2026, confirming no deviation under Regulation 30 and 32. ICRA Limited monitored INR 510.07 Crore in net proceeds, with INR 499.94 Crore utilised across five objects including acquisition of Global CNC Private Limited, capex, working capital, and general corporate purposes. All objects remain on schedule with INR 10.13 Crore in unutilized proceeds held in the share application account.

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Windsor Machines Limited filed its Statement of Deviation/Variation in utilisation of funds raised through Preferential Issue for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on May 09, 2026. The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 32 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Monitoring Agency Report was issued by ICRA Limited, and the company confirmed that there was no deviation or variation in the utilisation of funds raised through the Preferential Issue. The submission was made by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Rohit Sojitra, with the deviation statement signed by Chief Financial Officer Anand Jain.
Issue Overview
Windsor Machines conducted a Preferential Issue with funds raised on January 09, 2025. The issue comprised equity shares and warrants fully convertible into equity shares. Key details of the issue are summarized below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Issue: | Preferential Issue |
| Securities Issued: | Equity and Warrants fully convertible into Equity shares |
| Issue Size: | INR 725.00 Crore (2,60,62,027 warrants + 1,17,27,910 equity @ ₹191.85 each) |
| Gross Proceeds: | ₹724,99,99,413.45 |
| Net Proceeds (as on March 31, 2026): | ₹510,07,20,748 |
| Amount Monitored in Q4 FY2026: | INR 510.07 Crore |
| Monitoring Agency: | ICRA Limited |
| Promoter: | Plutus Investments And Holding Private Limited |
The proceeds credited to the Net Proceeds account stood at INR 510.07 Crore as on March 31, 2026, as part payment was received against warrants. Accordingly, ICRA monitored INR 510.07 Crore for Q4 FY2026.
Utilization of Issue Proceeds
The Monitoring Agency confirmed no deviation from the objects of the issue, with utilization in line with disclosures in the offer document. The following table details the progress against each stated object as at the end of the quarter:
| S.N. | Item Head | Amount as Proposed [Rs. Crore] | Amount Utilized – End of Quarter [Rs. Crore] | Total Unutilized [Rs. Crore] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acquisition of Global CNC Private Limited and related expenses | 344.00 | 342.77 | 1.23 |
| 2 | Funding Capex Requirements | 165.00 | 103.17 | 61.83 |
| 3 | Working Capital Requirement for Company | 63.80 | 20.00 | 43.80 |
| 4 | Working Capital Requirement for Global CNC Private Limited | 52.00 | 19.00 | 33.00 |
| 5 | General Corporate Purposes | 100.00 | 15.00 | 85.00 |
| Total | 725.00 | 499.94 | 225.06* |
*Actual unutilized proceeds stood at INR 10.13 Crore as only part payment was received against the warrants as of March 31, 2026.
Key Notes on Acquisition Utilization
Regarding the acquisition of Global CNC Private Limited, the company signed a Share Purchase Agreement at INR 343.11 Crore. However, the Board resolution and all approvals referenced a rounded figure of INR 344.00 Crore. The company deducted TDS at 0.1% under Section 194Q of Rs. 34.31 lakhs and paid a net amount of Rs. 342.77 Crore, which is reflected as utilization. The TDS was paid from Windsor Machines' current account and not from the share proceeds account. As a result, the balance amount of INR 1.23 Crore will be utilized towards other objects yet to be decided.
Deployment of Unutilized Proceeds
The unutilized proceeds as at the end of the quarter were held in the share application account, as detailed below:
| S.N. | Instrument / Entity | Amount Invested [Rs. Crore] | Market Value – End of Quarter [Rs. Crore] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balance in Share Application Account as on March 31, 2026 | 10.13 | 10.13 |
| Total | 10.13 | 10.13 |
Source: As certified by S K Patodia & Associates LLP
General Corporate Purpose Utilization
Of the INR 100.00 Crore allocated for General Corporate Purposes, INR 15.00 Crore has been utilized to date. The breakdown of this utilization is as follows:
| S.N. | Item Head | Amount [Rs. Crore] |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payment to vendors in Q1FY2026 | 3.76 |
| 2 | One-time settlement payment to worker as per agreement in Q1FY2026 | 11.24 |
| Total | 15.00 |
Additionally, a reimbursement of INR 2.19 Crore was taken for expenses incurred earlier by the company from its internal accruals under the General Corporate Purposes head.
Deviation Statement and Regulatory Confirmation
The formal Statement of Deviation/Variation filed under Regulation 30 and 32 confirmed no deviation or variation in the use of funds raised. The audit committee offered no comments, and the auditors similarly provided no comments on the utilization. The statement clarifies that deviation or variation could mean: (a) deviation in the objects or purposes for which the funds were raised; (b) deviation in the amount of funds actually utilised against original disclosures; or (c) change in terms of a contract referred to in the fund-raising document. None of these conditions were applicable for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Implementation Status
All objects of the issue remain on schedule as confirmed by the issuer's management, with no delays reported. The completion timelines as per the offer document are as follows:
| Object: | Scheduled Completion | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition of Global CNC Private Limited | Within 6 months | On Schedule |
| Funding Capex Requirements | Within 18 months | On Schedule |
| Working Capital – Company | Within 18 months | On Schedule |
| Working Capital – Global CNC Private Limited | Within 18 months | On Schedule |
| General Corporate Purposes | Within 36 months | On Schedule |
The Monitoring Agency confirmed that all statutory and government approvals related to the objects have been obtained, including GPCB Approval, and that the means of finance for the disclosed objects have not changed. No material deviations, unfavorable events, or other information that could materially affect investor decision-making were reported.
Historical Stock Returns for Windsor Machines
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.14% | +12.09% | +31.15% | +10.42% | -0.67% | +985.08% |
How will Windsor Machines deploy the remaining INR 61.83 Crore allocated for Capex requirements, and what specific capacity expansions or machinery upgrades are planned within the 18-month timeline?
What synergies has Windsor Machines realized from the acquisition of Global CNC Private Limited so far, and how is the integration expected to impact consolidated revenue and margins in FY2027?
With INR 85 Crore still unutilized under General Corporate Purposes and a 36-month deployment window, what strategic initiatives or market opportunities could Windsor Machines pursue in the CNC machinery sector?


































