Shipwaves Online reports ₹5.03 crore unutilized IPO proceeds
Shipwaves Online Limited disclosed that ₹5.03 crore of its ₹56.35 crore IPO proceeds remained unutilized as of March 31, 2026, missing the prospectus timeline. Monitoring agency CARE Ratings noted that the subsidiary utilized funds for related-party payments and that the delay may impact project viability. The unutilized funds are parked in a fixed deposit with HDFC Bank.

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Shipwaves Online Limited reported that ₹5.03 crore of its Initial Public Offer (IPO) proceeds remained unutilized as of March 31, 2026, according to a monitoring agency report submitted to BSE Limited. The company raised ₹56.35 crore through a public issue that listed on December 17, 2025. CARE Ratings Limited, the monitoring agency, noted that the delay in utilizing the full amount may impact the viability of the objects specified in the Red-Herring Prospectus, which had a timeline of March 31, 2026.
The disclosure was made by Jessica Juliana Mendonca, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on May 27, 2026, under Regulation 32(6) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The report highlights that ₹7.52 crore was utilized by the company's subsidiary, Shipwaves Online LLC, during the quarter for vendor payments and refund of customer advances. The monitoring agency observed that these payments were made to related parties for invoices dating back to FY23 to FY25.
Utilization of IPO Proceeds
The funds were allocated across working capital, subsidiary investment, debt repayment, and general corporate purposes. The following table details the allocation and utilization as of March 31, 2026.
| Object | Original Allocation (₹) | Funds Utilised (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| To meet Working Capital Requirements of Issuer Company | 17,13,05,000 | 17,13,05,000 |
| Investment in Subsidiary for funding its working capital requirement | 10,00,00,000 | 9,97,13,900 |
| Repayment and/or pre-payment of certain borrowings availed by the Issuer Company | 15,00,00,000 | 10,00,00,000 |
| General corporate purposes | 8,45,28,000 | 8,45,28,000 |
| Issue Expenses | 5,76,87,000 | 5,76,87,000 |
The monitoring agency confirmed that ₹5.03 crore is currently deployed in a fixed deposit with HDFC Bank maturing on April 16, 2026, and a balance in a public issue account. The company stated that the matter regarding the extension of the timeline for utilizing the remaining funds will be placed before the upcoming Board meeting.
Historical Stock Returns for Shipwaves Online
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.51% | +8.29% | -9.68% | -65.61% | -65.61% | -65.61% |
How will shareholders react to the potential revision of the project timelines outlined in the Red-Herring Prospectus?
What specific strategic initiatives will the company prioritize to deploy the remaining ₹5.03 crore if the timeline extension is approved?
Could the delay in debt repayment, with ₹5 crore still outstanding, signal tighter liquidity constraints than originally anticipated?





























