Quadrant Future Tek IPO Fund Utilisation: CARE Ratings Flags Procedural Deviations and Pending KAVACH Approval in Q4FY26 Monitoring Report
CARE Ratings Limited's Monitoring Agency Report for Q4FY26 reveals that Quadrant Future Tek Limited utilised Rs. 267.12 crore of its Rs. 290.00 crore IPO proceeds as of March 31, 2026, leaving Rs. 22.88 crore unutilised. Key observations include a deferred board approval for GCP utilisation subsequently ratified on April 08, 2026, nil deployment under the Electronic Interlocking System object with Rs. 22.73 crore remaining, and the continued pendency of final RDSO approval for the KAVACH project. The company reported net losses of Rs. 19.68 crore in FY25 and Rs. 44.08 crore in 9MFY26, primarily attributed to ongoing KAVACH project investments.

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Quadrant Future Tek Limited has received its Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, issued by CARE Ratings Limited pursuant to 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 covers the utilisation of funds raised through the company's Initial Public Offer (IPO), which aggregated to Rs. 290.00 crore, and was filed with the stock exchanges on May 12, 2026.
IPO Issue Overview
The IPO was open for subscription from January 07, 2025, to January 09, 2025, with allotment on January 10, 2025. The issue comprised equity shares and was not assigned any IPO grading. The company operates in the Electrical Equipment – Other Electrical Equipment sector, with Mr. Mohit Vohra as the promoter. The Monitoring Agency Agreement with CARE Ratings Limited was dated November 28, 2024.
Fund Utilisation Progress as of March 31, 2026
As of the end of Q4FY26, the company had cumulatively utilised Rs. 267.12 crore out of the total revised issue proceeds of Rs. 290.00 crore, leaving an unutilised balance of Rs. 22.88 crore. The following table summarises the object-wise utilisation status:
| Object: | Original Cost (Rs. Crore) | Revised Cost (Rs. Crore) | Utilised at Quarter Start (Rs. Crore) | Utilised During Quarter (Rs. Crore) | Utilised at Quarter End (Rs. Crore) | Unutilised (Rs. Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issue Related Expenses: | 29.22 | 27.23 | 18.67 | 8.56 | 27.23 | 0.00 |
| Long-term Working Capital (Speciality Cable Division): | 149.72 | 149.72 | 141.48 | 8.09 | 149.57 | 0.15 |
| Capital Expenditure – Electronic Interlocking System: | 24.38 | 24.38 | 1.65 | 0.00 | 1.65 | 22.73 |
| Repayment/Prepayment of Working Capital Term Loan: | 23.62 | 23.61 | 23.61 | 0.00 | 23.61 | 0.00 |
| General Corporate Purposes: | 63.06 | 65.06 | 62.72 | 2.34 | 65.06 | 0.00 |
| Total: | 290.00 | 290.00 | 248.13 | 18.99 | 267.12 | 22.88 |
During Q4FY26, Rs. 8.09 crore was utilised for working capital requirements of the Speciality Cable Division, including raw material procurement. Payments to copper vendors were made on a Proforma Invoice basis linked to London Metal Exchange (LME) fluctuations, resulting in a difference of Rs. 0.22 crore between invoice amounts and bank statement debits in Q4FY26, with the monitoring agency relying on management representation and the Chartered Accountant certificate for reconciliation.
Key Deviations and Procedural Observations
CARE Ratings identified several procedural deviations and observations in its report, as detailed below:
- General Corporate Purpose (GCP) approval delay: Board approval for GCP utilisation pertaining to Q4FY26 was not obtained during the quarter and was subsequently ratified through a board resolution dated April 08, 2026.
- Fund reallocation: The board, through a resolution dated February 25, 2026, reallocated a surplus of Rs. 1.99 crore from Issue Related Expenses and Rs. 0.01 crore from the working capital term loan repayment object towards General Corporate Purposes. Prior shareholders' approval was not obtained for this reallocation.
- IPO expense reimbursement: Through a board resolution dated January 10, 2026, and a special resolution passed via postal ballot on February 13, 2026, the company approved withdrawal of Rs. 8.57 crore from the IPO Monitoring Account towards reimbursement of IPO-related expenses incurred from the company's own funds.
- Electronic Interlocking System (EIS) object: Nil amount was utilised under this object during Q4FY26. The unutilised balance stands at Rs. 22.73 crore as of March 31, 2026. The permitted timeline for this object was March 31, 2026; however, timeline extension approval has not been obtained by management.
- Deviation range: The overall range of deviation was reported as up to 10%.
The board clarified that unutilised amounts under objects not fully deployed in a scheduled fiscal year may be utilised in the next fiscal year as per the Prospectus, and that this does not necessitate a separate board or shareholders' approval under applicable regulations.
KAVACH Project: Pending Approval and Financial Impact
The monitoring report flags the pending final approval for the KAVACH project from the Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO) as a major observation carried over from earlier monitoring reports. The company has received approvals from Indian Railways for field trials and a dedicated track has been assigned; however, final RDSO approval remains outstanding. Continued investments in R&D, employee expenses, equipment, and material costs associated with the KAVACH project have contributed to ongoing losses.
The board stated that the KAVACH project is a safety-critical evaluation framework subject to comprehensive and rigorous assessment by the Railway Board, and that the process necessarily involves detailed scrutiny requiring extensive time, consistent with normal Railway practice. The board also noted that the KAVACH approval is a commercial approval rather than a statutory one, and that the ISA approval process is actively ongoing.
Financial Performance and Other Observations
The monitoring agency noted that the company reported a net loss of Rs. 19.68 crore during FY25 and Rs. 44.08 crore during 9MFY26. Frequent changes in key managerial personnel (KMP) were also observed during FY26. The board clarified that losses are primarily attributable to ongoing investments in the KAVACH project under the Train Control Division, while the Speciality Cable Division remains profitable. The board also confirmed there were no KMP changes during Q4FY26 and that a structured succession planning program is in place.
Deployment of Unutilised Proceeds
The total unutilised proceeds of Rs. 22.88 crore as of March 31, 2026, are deployed as follows:
| Instrument / Account: | Amount Invested (Rs. Crore) | Maturity Date | Return on Investment (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Public Issue Account (No. 001305014782): | 0.00 | – | – |
| ICICI Monitoring Agency Account (No. 001305014788): | 0.00 | – | – |
| HDFC Bank Monitoring Agency Account (No. 57500001674002): | 0.15 | – | – |
| Fixed Deposit – ICICI Bank (FD No. 001313112145): | 4.50 | 23-01-2027 | 6.25 |
| Fixed Deposit – ICICI Bank (FD No. 001313112147): | 4.73 | 27-07-2026 | 5.50 |
| Fixed Deposit – ICICI Bank (FD No. 001313112143): | 4.50 | 23-01-2027 | 6.25 |
| Fixed Deposit – ICICI Bank (FD No. 001313112146): | 4.50 | 27-07-2026 | 5.50 |
| Fixed Deposit – ICICI Bank (FD No. 001313112144): | 4.50 | 23-01-2027 | 6.25 |
| Total Unutilised Proceeds: | 22.88 |
The above table excludes interest income of Rs. 2.59 crore earned in Q4FY26 on Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) created from IPO proceeds. The Chartered Accountant certificate for the report was issued by Sanmarks & Associates, Statutory Auditors of Quadrant Future Tek Limited, dated April 24, 2026. Management expects to fully consume the remaining working capital balance under the Speciality Cable Division object in Q1FY27, while the EIS object balance is expected to be consumed in the ensuing period.
Historical Stock Returns for Quadrant Future Tek
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.80% | -2.85% | +0.12% | -0.13% | -34.90% | -31.78% |
Will Quadrant Future Tek obtain RDSO's final approval for the KAVACH project in FY27, and how might continued delays impact the company's path to profitability given cumulative losses exceeding Rs. 63 crore?
Given that Rs. 22.73 crore allocated for the Electronic Interlocking System remains undeployed beyond its March 31, 2026 deadline without a timeline extension approval, what regulatory or shareholder consequences could the company face from SEBI?
How might the fund reallocation and board approval delays flagged by CARE Ratings affect investor confidence and the company's compliance standing with SEBI's listing obligations going forward?
































