Techno Electric Reports No Fund Utilization in Q1 from Rs 1,250 Crore QIP, Awaits Approvals
Techno Electric & Engineering Company's monitoring report for Q1 FY2024 shows no fund utilization from its Rs 1,250 crore QIP. Of the total Rs 1,224.93 crore allocated, Rs 831.89 crore has been utilized to date, leaving Rs 393.04 crore unused. Unutilized funds are invested in mutual funds yielding 7.33% to 7.51%. The company faces challenges in TBCB projects with only Rs 6.96 crore used out of Rs 400 crore allocated. AMI Projects and Data Center investments are fully utilized at Rs 200 crore and Rs 350 crore respectively. The company awaits approvals for NERGS-1 project and continues land acquisition for NERES XVI project.

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Techno Electric & Engineering Company has submitted its monitoring agency report for the quarter ended June 30, detailing the utilization of proceeds from its Rs 1,250 crore Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). The report, prepared by CARE Ratings Limited, reveals that the company did not utilize any funds during the quarter, with no deviations from the stated objectives of the issue.
QIP Proceeds and Utilization
The QIP, conducted from July 16-19, raised funds for various strategic investments:
Purpose | Allocated (Rs Crore) | Utilized (Rs Crore) | Unutilized (Rs Crore) |
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TBCB Projects | 400.00 | 6.96 | 393.04 |
AMI Projects | 200.00 | 200.00 | 0.00 |
Data Center | 350.00 | 350.00 | 0.00 |
General Corporate Purposes | 274.93 | 274.93 | 0.00 |
Total | 1,224.93 | 831.89 | 393.04 |
As of June 30, the company has utilized Rs 831.89 crore of the total proceeds, leaving Rs 393.04 crore unutilized.
Investment of Unutilized Funds
The unutilized funds have been invested in various mutual funds, earning returns between 7.33% to 7.51%. The investments are as follows:
- Kotak Savings Fund-Dir Plan-Gr: Rs 32.34 crore
- DSP Ultra Short Fund-Dir-G: Rs 14.89 crore
- HDFC Ultra Short Fund-Dir Gr: Rs 83.31 crore
- ICICI Ultra Short-Term Fund DP Growth: Rs 131.24 crore
- Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct Growth: Rs 131.25 crore
Project Status and Challenges
The company faces some challenges in the implementation of its projects:
- NERGS-1 Project: Techno Electric is still awaiting government approvals for the NERGS-1 license.
- NERES XVI Project: Land acquisition is ongoing in various locations across North-Eastern States.
- TBCB Projects: Only Rs 6.96 crore has been utilized against the allocated Rs 400 crore.
Completed Investments
Techno Electric has successfully completed investments in two key areas:
- AMI Solutions Subsidiaries: The full allocation of Rs 200 crore has been invested.
- Data Center Subsidiary: The entire Rs 350 crore allocated for the Chennai data center has been utilized.
The company's board of directors will continue to oversee the utilization of the remaining funds in accordance with the stated objectives and regulatory requirements. Investors and stakeholders will be keenly watching the progress of pending approvals and land acquisitions, which are crucial for the full implementation of the QIP-funded projects.
Historical Stock Returns for Techno Electric & Engineering
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