<h1>Airfloa Rail Technology Board Approves Defence Subsidiary; Reviews IPO Proceeds Utilization</h1>
Airfloa Rail Technology Ltd has approved the formation of a new subsidiary focused on defence, aerospace, homeland security, and allied engineering activities. The company also reviewed and noted its statement regarding the utilization of Initial Public Offer (IPO) proceeds for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, along with the monitoring agency report for the same period.
During the Board meeting held on August 7, 2026, the directors considered and ratified several key operational points related to the company's future strategic expansion and financial management.
Financial Review of IPO Proceeds Utilization
The utilization of the Issue proceeds was reviewed by Varadarajan & Co, Chartered Accountants, for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The report confirmed that all utilization is in accordance with the disclosures made in the Offer Document.Airfloa Rail Technology Limited, which operates in the manufacturing of railway products, had an IPO issue size of Rs. 9,109.80 Lakhs (Equity Share) during its public offering period spanning September 11 to September 15, 2025.
The utilization progress for the quarter is summarized below:
| Item Head | Original Cost (in Lakhs) | Amount Utilized (in Lakhs) | Unutilized Amount (in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repayment of Loan | 600.00 | 600.00 | 0.00 |
| Working Capital | 5,927.02 | 5,927.02 | 0.00 |
| Capex (Capital Expenditure) | 1,367.78 | 291.08 | 1,076.70 |
| General Corporate Funds | 990.00 | 990.00 | 0.00 |
| Total | 8,884.80 | 7,808.10 | 1,076.70 |
The report also noted that out of the transferred proceeds of Rs. 7,808.10 Lakhs, a portion was placed in fixed deposit receipts totaling Rs. 90.00 Lakhs. The company earned Rs. 2.86 Lakhs during the quarter from these investments, and Rs. 986.97 Lakhs remains in the monitoring agency account, including the earned interest.
Deployment of Unutilized Funds
The unutilized IPO proceeds amount stands at Rs. 1,076.70 Lakhs as of June 30, 2026. These funds have been strategically deployed across various financial instruments and accounts.Details on the deployment are provided in the following table:
| Type of Instrument | Amount Invested (in Lakhs) | Market Value at Quarter End (in Lakhs) | Interest/Earnings (in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring Agency Account | 984.11 | 984.11 | N/A |
| Issue Account (Public) | 2.59 | 2.59 | N/A |
| Fixed Deposit - Axis Bank | 50.00 | 56.31 | 6.31 |
| Fixed Deposit - Axis Bank | 40.00 | 46.07 | 6.07 |
| Total | 1,076.70 | 1,089.08 | 12.38 |
Capex Progress and Future Planning
Regarding the capital expenditure (Capex) of Rs. 1,367.78 Lakhs, a portion of Rs. 291.08 Lakhs has been utilized as at the end of the quarter, leaving Rs. 1,076.70 Lakhs unutilized in this head.The original plan stipulated Capex completion during Fiscal 2025-26. However, the company has advised that the delay is due to recent policy changes made by the Chinese Government and market conditions affecting supplier capacity and lead times. Management has decided to defer new machinery orders, expecting the purchase process to be completed by the end of Fiscal 2027.
Stock Price Movement
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