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Niraj Cement Structurals Limited — Capital/Financing Update 2025
Aug 13, 2025
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Dated: 13[th] August, 2025 To,
| The Corporate Relations Department. BSE Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai-400001 Script Code: 532986 |
National Stock Exchange of India Limited Exchange Plaza Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East Mumbai 400 051 Script Symbol : NIRAJ |
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Dear Sir/Madam
Sub: - : Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended 30[th] June, 2025
Pursuant to Regulation 32(6) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Regulation 173A of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, please find enclosed Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended 30[th] June, 2025, issued by CARE Ratings Limited, the Monitoring Agency appointed to monitor the utilization of proceeds of Preferential Issue of Equity Shares and Warrants of the Company.
You are requested to take the above on your record.
Thanking you,
Yours Faithfully,
For Niraj Cement Structurals Limited
Digitally signed by ANIL ANIL ANANT JHA ANANT JHA Date: 2025.08.13 21:57:15 +05'30' Anil Anant Jha Company Secretary & Compliance Officer ACS 66063
CIN: L26940MH1998PLC114307 HEAD OFFICE: Unit No. 820 to 825, Commercial Building, Wadhwa, Dukes Horizon, ST Road, Nr. R K Studio, D G Patil Road, Mumbai - 400088 Tel.: 66027100 Fax: 25518736 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.niraj.co.in
Monitoring Agency Report
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No. CARE/HO/GEN/2025-26/1118
The Board of Directors
Niraj Cement Structurals Limited
Unit No. 820 to 825, Commercial Building, Wadhwa, Dukes Horizon, ST Road, Nr. R K Studio, D G Patil Road, Mumbai - 400088.
August 13, 2025
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
- Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 in relation to the Preferential Issue of Niraj Cement Structurals Limited (“the Company”)
We write in our capacity of Monitoring Agency for the Preferential Issue for the amount aggregating to Rs. 103.56 crore of the Company and refer to our duties cast under regulation 162A of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.
In this connection, we are enclosing the Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as per aforesaid SEBI Regulations and Monitoring Agency Agreement dated December 19, 2024.
Request you to kindly take the same on records.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
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Darshan Shah
Assistant Director
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Monitoring Agency Report
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Report of the Monitoring Agency
Name of the issuer: Niraj Cement Structurals Limited For quarter ended: June 30, 2025 Name of the Monitoring Agency: CARE Ratings Limited (a) Deviation from the objects: No (b) Range of Deviation: Not applicable
Declaration:
We declare that this report provides an objective view of the utilization of the issue proceeds in relation to the objects of the issue based on the information provided by the Issuer and information obtained from sources believed by it to be accurate and reliable. The MA does not perform an audit and undertakes no independent verification of any information/ certifications/ statements it receives. This Report is not intended to create any legally binding obligations on the MA which accepts no responsibility, whatsoever, for loss or damage from the use of the said information. The views and opinions expressed herein do not constitute the opinion of MA to deal in any security of the Issuer in any manner whatsoever. Nothing mentioned in this report is intended to or should be construed as creating a fiduciary relationship between the MA and any issuer or between the agency and any user of this report. The MA and its affiliates also do not act as an expert as defined under Section 2(38) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The MA or its affiliates may have credit rating or other commercial transactions with the entity to which the report pertains and may receive separate compensation for its ratings and certain credit related analyses. We confirm that there is no conflict of interest in such relationship/interest while monitoring and reporting the utilization of the issue proceeds by the issuer, or while undertaking credit rating or other commercial transactions with the entity.
We have submitted the report herewith in line with the format prescribed by SEBI, capturing our comments, where applicable. There are certain sections of the report under the title “Comments of the Board of Directors”, that shall be captured by the Issuer’s Management / Audit Committee of the Board of Directors subsequent to the MA submitting their report to the issuer and before dissemination of the report through stock exchanges. These sections have not been reviewed by the MA, and the MA takes no responsibility for such comments of the issuer’s Management/Board.
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Signature: Name of the Authorized Signatory: Darshan Shah Designation of Authorized person/Signing Authority: Assistant Director
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1) Issuer Details:
Name of the issuer : Niraj Cement Structurals Limited Name of the promoter : Gulshan Chopra, Pooja Chopra, Aishwarya Chopra, Siddhant Chopra Industry/sector to which it belongs : Construction – Civil Construction
2) Issue Details
: Equity Shares; December 17, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and Convertible Warrants; January 01, 2025, to March 21, 2025 : Preferential Issue
Issue Period Type of issue (public/rights) : Preferential Issue Type of specified securities : Convertible Warrants and Equity Shares IPO Grading, if any : Not Applicable Issue size (in crore) : Rs. 103.56 crore
3) Details of the arrangement made to ensure the monitoring of issue proceeds:
| Particulars | Reply | Source of information / certifications considered by Monitoring Agency for preparation of report |
Comments of the Monitoring Agency |
Comments of the Board of Directors |
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| Whether all utilization is as per the disclosures in the Offer Document? |
Yes | Offer document, CA certificate*, Board Resolution, Bank statement and Management Confirmation |
The company has classified investment, to the tune of Rs. 5.50 crore in a joint venture entity namely ‘Niraj-Mason JV’, as utilization of issue proceeds under ‘General Corporate Purposes’ (GCP). The definition of ‘GCP’ as mentioned in the offer document does not explicitly include investment in joint ventures as a purpose. Later, the Board approved Investing in joint ventures under GCP, vide their resolution dated May 22, 2025. During Q4FY25, the company had parked unutilized proceeds to the tune of Rs. 10 crores in equity via Portfolio Management Services (PMS) which is not in line with the interim use of proceeds as per the Offer document. With the presence of numerous debit-credit transactions in the PMS account, there was comingling of funds and CARE Ratings has relied on Bank Statement, Management classification and CA certificate for transaction related to movement of funds. The company has transferred Rs. 10 crores from PMS account to monitoringaccount via their |
In accordance with Clause C at page 9 of the Company’s Offer Document, the Board of Directors is vested with the authority to deploy and utilize the funds of the Company at its discretion, subject always to compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Pursuant to the said authority, the Board of Directors, at its duly convened meeting held on May 22, 2025, has approve the utilization of a sum aggregating to Rs. 5.50 crores (Rupees Five Crores and Fifty Lakhs only) towards making a contribution in a new venture. Duringthe lastquarter,the |
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| Particulars | Reply | Source of information / certifications considered by Monitoring Agency for preparation of report |
Comments of the Monitoring Agency |
Comments of the Board of Directors |
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| current account during Q1FY26. | Company, as part of its interim treasury management strategy, deployed its unutilized proceeds by way of temporary investments through entities registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the provision of Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Such temporary investments were subsequently liquidated within the relevant quarter, and the proceeds so realised were applied strictly in accordance with, and for the purposes specified in, the Offer Document and in accordance with Board directions. |
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| Whether shareholder approval has been obtained in case of material deviations# from expenditures disclosed in the Offer Document? |
Not applicable | CA certificate* and Management Confirmation |
Not applicable | No comments received |
| Whether the means of finance for the disclosed objects of the issue have changed? |
Yes | Board Resolution and Bank Statements |
The issue was undersubscribed resulting in a reduction of issue size from Rs. 132.77 crore to Rs. 103.56 crore. Board resolution for revision in costs of the Objects has been passed dated February11,2025. |
No comments received |
| Is there any major deviation observed over the earlier monitoringagencyreports? |
No | Previous monitoring agency report dated May15,2025 |
Not applicable | No comments received |
| Whether all Government/statutory approvals related to the object(s) have been obtained? |
Not Applicable | CA certificate* and Management Confirmation |
Not Applicable | No comments received |
| Whether all arrangementspertainingto | Not Applicable | CA certificate* and |
Not Applicable | No comments received |
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| Particulars | Reply | Source of information / certifications considered by Monitoring Agency for preparation of report |
Comments of the Monitoring Agency |
Comments of the Board of Directors |
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| technical assistance/collaboration are in operation? |
Management Confirmation | |||
| Are there any favorable/unfavorable events affecting the viability of these object(s)? |
Yes | CA certificate*, Management Confirmation, Bank statements |
Undersubscription in the issue may affect the viability of the objects. |
No comments received |
| Is there any other relevant information that may materially affect the decision making of the investors? |
Yes | CA Certificate*, Management confirmation and Bank Statement |
The company has classified investment, to the tune of Rs. 5.50 crore in a joint venture entity namely ‘Niraj-Mason JV’, as utilization of issue proceeds under ‘General Corporate Purposes’ (GCP). The Board approved Investing in joint ventures under GCP, vide their resolution dated May 22, 2025. |
In accordance with Clause C at page 9 of the Company’s Offer Document, the Board of Directors is vested with the authority to deploy and utilize the funds of the Company at its discretion, subject always to compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Pursuant to the said authority, the Board of Directors, at its duly convened meeting held on May 22, 2025, has approve the utilization of a sum aggregating to Rs. 5.50 crores (Rupees Five Crores and Fifty Lakhs only) towards making a contribution in a new venture |
* The above details are verified with the help of CA certificate issued by Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. dated August 08, 2025
Where material deviation may be defined to mean:
a) Deviation in the objects or purposes for which the funds have been raised
b) Deviation in the amount of funds actually utilized by more than 10% of the amount projected in the offer documents.
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4) Details of objects to be monitored:
(i) Cost of objects –
| Sr. No |
Item Head |
Source of information / certifications considered by Monitoring Agency for preparation of report |
Original cost | Comments of the Board of Directors | Comments of the Board of Directors | Comments of the Board of Directors | ||
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| (as per the Offer Document) in Rs. Crore |
Revised Cost in Rs. Crore |
Comments of the Monitoring Agency |
Reason for cost revision |
Proposed financing option |
Particulars of -firm arrangements made |
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| 1 | Working capital requirements |
Offer Document^, CA Certificate*, Management Certificate, Board Resolution for allotment and Board Resolution for revision in cost |
37.57 | 29.31 | Cost was revised as per Board Resolution considering undersubscription in the preferential issue |
No comments received |
No comments received |
No comments received |
| 2 | To meet investment in subsidiary to mitigate any business prospects |
Offer Document^, CA Certificate*, Management Certificate, Board Resolution for allotment and Board Resolution for revision in cost |
62.00 | 48.37 | No comments received |
No comments received |
No comments received |
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| 3 | General Corporate Purposes | Offer Document^, CA Certificate*, Management Certificate, Board Resolution for allotment and Board Resolution for revision in cost |
33.19 | 25.88 | No comments received |
No comments received |
No comments received |
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| Total | 132.76 | 103.56 |
* The above details are verified by with the help of CA certificate issued by Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. dated August 08, 2025 ^ Sourced from page 47 and page 56 of the Offer Document
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(ii) Progress in the objects –
| Sr. No |
Item Head |
Source of information / certifications considered by Monitoring Agency for preparation of report |
Amount as proposed in the Offer Document in Rs. Crore |
Amount utilised in Rs. Crore | Amount utilised in Rs. Crore | Amount utilised in Rs. Crore | Total unutilised |
Comments of the Monitoring Agency |
Comments | of the Board of Directors |
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| Revised |
As at | During | Reasons for idle funds |
Proposed course of action |
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of the quarter in Rs. Crore |
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| 1 | Working capital requirements |
CA Certificate*, Management Certificate, Offer Document^, Board Resolution for allotment, Board Resolution for Revision in Cost of Objects and Invoices |
37.57 | 29.31 | 26.57 | 2.74 | 29.31 | 0.00 | Utilization of proceeds is towards vendor payment to construction contractor namely Force Construction Private Limited. |
No comments received |
No comments received |
| 2 | To meet investment in subsidiary to mitigate any business prospects |
CA Certificate*, Management Certificate, Offer Document^, Board Resolution for allotment, Loan Agreement and Acknowledgement Receipt and Board Resolution for Revision in Cost of Objects |
62.00 | 48.37 | 48.37 | 0.00 | 48.37 | 0.00 | There is no utilization towards the Object during the quarter under reporting. |
No comments received |
No comments received |
| 3 | General Corporate Purposes |
CA Certificate*, Management Certificate, Offer Document^, Board Resolution for allotment, Board Resolution for Revision in Cost of Objects, Joint Venture Agreement and Invoices |
33.19 | 25.88 | 15.88 | 10.00 | 25.88 | 0.00 | Utilization of proceeds is towards investment in joint venture ‘Niraj – Mason JV’ and payments made to vendors for construction materials, construction services and professional services. The definition of ‘GCP’ as mentioned in the offer document does not explicitly include investment in joint ventures as a purpose. Later, the Bard approved Investing in joint ventures under GCP,vide |
No comments received |
No comments received |
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| Sr. No |
Item Head |
Source of information / certifications considered by Monitoring Agency for preparation of report |
Amount as proposed in the Offer Document in Rs. Crore |
Amount utilised in Rs. Crore | Amount utilised in Rs. Crore | Amount utilised in Rs. Crore | Total unutilised i |
Comments of the Monitoring Agency |
Comments of the Board of Directors |
Comments of the Board of Directors |
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As at | During | Reasons for idle funds |
Proposed course of action |
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| their resolution dated May 22,2025. |
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| Total | 132.76 | 103.56 | 90.82 | 12.74 | 103.56 | 0.00 |
* The above details are verified with the help of CA certificate issued by Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. dated August 08, 2025 ^ Sourced from page 47 and page 56 of the Offer Document
(iii) Deployment of unutilized proceeds:
| Sr. No. | Type of instrument and name of the entity invested in |
Amount invested (Rs. Crore) |
Maturity date | Earning | Return on Investment(%) |
Market Value as at the end of quarter(Rs. Crore) |
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| The issueproceeds have been completelyutilized |
- The above details are verified with the help of CA certificate issued by Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. dated August 08, 2025
(iv) Delay in implementation of the object(s) –
| Completion Date | Completion Date | Delay (no. of | Comments of the Board of Directors | Comments of the Board of Directors | Comments of the Board of Directors | |
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| Objects | Asper the offer document | Actual |
days/ months) | Reason of delay | Proposed course of action | |
| Working capital requirements | March 31, 2027 | April 07, 2025 | No delay | No comments received | No comments received |
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| To meet investment in subsidiary to mitigate any businessprospects |
March 31, 2027 | March 31, 2025 | No delay | No comments received | No comments received |
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| General Corporate Purposes | March 31, 2027 | June 30, 2025 | No delay | No comments received | No comments received |
- ^ Sourced from page 47 and page 56 of the Offer Document
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5) Details of utilization of proceeds stated as General Corporate Purpose (GCP) amount in the offer document:
| Sr. No |
Amount | Source of information / certifications considered by | |||
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Item Head^ |
Comments of Monitoring Agency | Comments of the Board of Directors | |||
| in Rs. Crore | Monitoring Agency forpreparation of report | ||||
| 1 | Investment in joint venture | 5.50 | Bank Statement, Management Certificate, CA Certificate, Joint Venture agreement and Board Resolution |
Utilization of proceeds is towards investing in joint venture ‘NIRAJ Mason JV’ and payments made to vendors for construction materials, construction services andprofessional services. |
No comments received |
| 2 | Payment to vendors | 4.50 | Bank Statement, Management Certificate, CA Certificate,and Invoices. |
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| Total | 10.00 |
* The above details are verified with the help of CA certificate issued by Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. dated August 08, 2025
^ Section from the offer document related to GCP:
“Upto 25% of the issue proceeds will be allocated for general corporate purposes. This allocation may cover, among other things, addressing ongoing corporate needs and contingencies, funding the company's operational costs and issue related cost as determined by the Board of Directors at their discretion, and any other purposes permitted under applicable laws”
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Disclaimers to MA report:
a) This Report is prepared by CARE Ratings Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “Monitoring Agency/MA” ). The MA has taken utmost care to ensure accuracy and objectivity while developing this Report based on the information provided by the Issuer and information obtained from sources believed by it to be accurate and reliable. The views and opinions expressed herein do not constitute the opinion of MA to deal in any security of the Issuer in any manner whatsoever.
b) This Report has to be seen in its entirety; the selective review of portions of the Report may lead to inaccurate assessments. For the purpose of this Report, MA has relied upon the information provided by the management /officials/ consultants of the Issuer and third-party sources like statutory auditor appointed by the Issuer believed by it to be accurate and reliable.
c) Nothing contained in this Report is capable or intended to create any legally binding obligations on the MA which accepts no responsibility, whatsoever, for loss or damage from the use of the said information. The MA is also not responsible for any errors in transmission and specifically states that it, or its directors, employees do not have any financial liabilities whatsoever to the users of this Report.
d) The MA and its affiliates do not act as a fiduciary. The MA and its affiliates also do not act as an expert to the extent defined under Section 2(38) of the Companies Act, 2013. While the MA has obtained information from sources it believes to be reliable, it does not perform an audit and undertakes no independent verification of any information/ certifications/ statements it receives from statutory auditors, lawyers, chartered engineers or other experts, and relies on in its reports. e) The MA or its affiliates may have other commercial transactions with the entity to which the report pertains. As an example, the MA may rate the issuer or any debt instruments / facilities issued or proposed to be issued by the issuer that is subject matter of this report. The MA may receive separate compensation for its ratings and certain credit-related analyses, normally from issuers or underwriters of the instruments, facilities, securities or from obligors.