Techno Electric Reallocates ₹200 Crore QIP Funds from Cancelled NERGS-I Project to Chennai Data Center
Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited reallocated ₹200 crore from its ₹1,250 crore QIP following the Government of India's cancellation of the NERGS-I project. The funds were redirected to Techno Infra Developers Private Limited for Chennai data center EPC works, increasing that project's allocation from ₹350 crore to ₹550 crore. CARE Ratings Limited reported the reallocation for Q3 FY26, noting board approval and continued regulatory compliance. The company has deployed ₹226.68 crore of unutilized proceeds in mutual funds, generating 10.96% returns.

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Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited has strategically reallocated ₹200 crore from its ₹1,250 crore Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) following the cancellation of the NERGS-I project by the Government of India. The reallocation redirects funds to the company's Chennai data center development project, demonstrating adaptive capital deployment in response to regulatory changes.
QIP Fund Reallocation Details
CARE Ratings Limited, serving as the monitoring agency, reported the fund reallocation for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company obtained board approval on August 12, 2025, for the revised allocation structure.
| Project Category: | Original Allocation (₹ Crore) | Revised Allocation (₹ Crore) | Change (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NERES XVI & NERGS-I Power Transmission: | 400.00 | 200.00 | -200.00 |
| Techno Infra Developers (Chennai Data Center): | 350.00 | 550.00 | +200.00 |
| AMI Solutions Projects: | 200.00 | 200.00 | - |
| General Corporate Purposes: | 274.93 | 274.93 | - |
Project Utilization Progress
The monitoring report reveals varying levels of fund deployment across different project categories. The AMI Solutions projects have achieved complete utilization of their ₹200.00 crore allocation, while other projects show partial deployment.
| Project: | Revised Cost (₹ Crore) | Utilized Amount (₹ Crore) | Unutilized Amount (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Transmission Projects: | 200.00 | 8.32 | 191.68 |
| AMI Solutions Projects: | 200.00 | 200.00 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Data Center: | 550.00 | 515.00 | 35.00 |
| General Corporate Purposes: | 274.93 | 274.93 | 0.00 |
Unutilized Fund Management
The company has deployed ₹226.68 crore of unutilized proceeds in mutual fund investments, generating returns of 10.96%. These funds are invested in ultra short-term funds from ICICI and Axis, with a combined market value of ₹251.53 crore as of December 31, 2025.
| Investment Type: | Amount Invested (₹ Crore) | Returns (₹ Crore) | Market Value (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Ultra Short-Term Fund: | 95.43 | 10.48 | 105.91 |
| Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund: | 131.25 | 14.37 | 145.62 |
| Total: | 226.68 | 24.85 | 251.53 |
Regulatory Compliance and Monitoring
CARE Ratings Limited confirmed that all necessary government approvals remain in place for the revised project allocations, except for the cancelled NERGS-I project. The monitoring agency noted that technical assistance arrangements are operational and no unfavorable events affect project viability. The reallocation maintains compliance with SEBI regulations governing QIP fund utilization and monitoring requirements.
Implementation Timeline
The report indicates delays in certain project implementations compared to original timelines. The power transmission projects show utilization below projected schedules, while the Chennai data center project has deployed ₹515.00 crore of its revised ₹550.00 crore allocation. The company continues to progress with remaining fund deployment according to revised business priorities and market conditions.
Historical Stock Returns for Techno Electric & Engineering
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.17% | -0.94% | +3.75% | -28.74% | +5.96% | +256.27% |


































