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Glen Industries' Initial Public Offering (IPO) funds are being utilized as outlined, according to a recent monitoring agency report covering the period up to March 31, 2026. The company raised ₹62.94 crore through its IPO in July 2025, with ₹56.59 crore available for deployment after issue expenses.
Infomerics Valuation and Rating Limited has verified the use of these funds against the company's project objectives and stated timelines. The report indicates that ₹7.55 crore was utilized in the first half of fiscal year 2026, bringing the total funds deployed to ₹33.74 crore by the end of the fourth quarter of FY26. An unutilized amount of ₹22.85 crore remained as of March 31, 2026.
Despite confirmation of fund utilization, the report highlights significant execution challenges. Delays in commencing commercial production, originally targeted for Q4 FY 2025-26, have occurred due to pending regulatory approvals. Furthermore, the necessary shareholder approval for this postponement has not yet been secured, as required by ICDR guidelines.
Areas of scrutiny include the mixing of IPO funds with other accounts. The report notes that ₹14.06 crore from overdraft facilities and other sources were used for payments, complicating independent verification. Additionally, expenses totaling ₹4.57 crore for the manufacturing facility project were incurred prior to the IPO proceeds becoming available.
Investors will be tracking updates on the company's progress in securing shareholder approval for revised timelines, obtaining essential regulatory clearances, and gaining clarity on how funds used from overdrafts will be reconciled. The commencement of commercial production at the new facility remains a key milestone to watch.