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GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd has confirmed it has fully utilized ₹900 crore from its preferential share issue. This utilization, reported as of March 31, 2026, pertains to funds received by that date from the total ₹1200 crore offering.
A report from CARE Ratings Limited verified that the deployment of these funds aligned with the objectives outlined in the offer document, with no deviations observed. The ₹900 crore was allocated as follows: ₹334.64 crore for company borrowings, ₹442.17 crore for subsidiary borrowings, ₹100.00 crore for subsidiary infusion, and ₹23.19 crore for general corporate purposes.
This full deployment represents a significant step in strengthening the company's financial position. By reducing debt at both the parent and subsidiary levels, GMR Power enhances its financial resilience and credit profile. The capital infusion into subsidiaries is also aimed at supporting their growth initiatives and operational requirements.
The ₹1200 crore preferential issue received shareholder approval in December 2023, with the primary goal of bolstering the company's balance sheet and providing capital for future growth.
The utilization of these funds leads to reduced debt levels for GMR Power and its subsidiaries, creating a more robust financial structure with lower leverage. Funds earmarked for strategic growth initiatives have been deployed, supporting subsidiary operations.
Substantial amounts remain allocated from the total issue for future spending. Approximately ₹215.36 crore is earmarked for company borrowings, ₹7.83 crore for subsidiary borrowings, and ₹76.81 crore for general corporate purposes. The efficient and timely deployment of these remaining funds will be a key point to monitor.
In the infrastructure and energy sectors, GMR Power's peers include companies like Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) and Thermax Ltd. These firms also manage significant capital expenditures and funding strategies, often involving substantial debt management and investment deployment to drive growth. Investors will track GMR Power's progress in receiving the remaining funds, future monitoring reports on residual fund deployment, its overall debt reduction trajectory, and the performance of subsidiaries receiving this capital.