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According to the Q1 FY27 Monitoring Agency Report for Swiggy Limited, the variance between projected utilization and actual deployment depends on the specific capital-raising instrument:

• QIP Proceeds (Quick Commerce Fulfilment Network / Dark Stores): The projected allocation for the expansion and operations of the quick commerce fulfilment network (including dark stores and warehouses) was Rs 44,750.00 million ^[1]. The actual amount deployed as of June 30, 2026 (the quarter-end), was Rs 0.00, leaving the entire allocated amount unutilized and resulting in a variance of Rs 44,750.00 million ^[1].
• IPO Proceeds (Scootsy Dark Store Expansion): The original projected cost for expanding the dark store network through material subsidiary Scootsy under the IPO was Rs 7,554.00 million ^[2]. Detailed actual deployment figures for this specific IPO object are not separately broken down in the provided IPO monitoring report excerpts.

Key Context and Drivers

• Reason for Delay: Management stated that the zero deployment in the quick commerce expansion object was caused by delays in invoice submission and processing ^[3]. The board indicated that these funds will be utilized in subsequent quarters ^[3].
• Treasury Management: While unutilized funds remain parked awaiting project implementation, the total unutilized QIP proceeds of Rs 86,848.13 million (across all unutilized heads) have been deployed across Fixed Deposits, Bonds/NCDs, Corporate Deposits, Commercial Papers, and Mutual Funds, generating cumulative earnings of Rs 2,357.35 million as of June 30, 2026 ^[4].

Verdict & Core Finding

There is no direct correlation or quantitative link in the Q1 FY27 Monitoring Agency Report between capital expenditure on 'Technology and Cloud Infrastructure' and physical capacity expansion milestones (such as the number of new dark stores) ^[5], ^[1].

1. Distinct Allocation Objects: 'Technology and Cloud Infrastructure' and quick commerce physical expansion ('Expansion of Dark Store Network') are classified and tracked as entirely separate objects of issue in company filings ^[5], ^[1], ^[2]. 2. Platform-Wide Scope vs. Physical Network: The technology head funds core software stack enhancements, data analytics, AI, peak-demand handling, and logistics integration across all segments (Food Delivery, Quick Commerce, Out-of-Home), rather than dark store unit setup costs ^[5], ^[6]. 3. Financial vs. Physical Milestone Tracking: The Monitoring Agency Report (issued by CRISIL Ratings) tracks statutory monetary utilization against prospectus targets; it does not track operational KPIs or physical dark store unit additions ^[7], ^[1].

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Proceeds Utilization Breakdown (Q1 FY27)

As of June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), Swiggy's Monitoring Agency Reports disclose the following capital utilization across these two distinct heads for both the IPO and QIP funds ^[7], ^[1], ^[2]:

• Note: Rs values converted from Rs million reported in filings (1 Crore = 10 million) ^[1], ^[2].*

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Strategic & Execution Implications

• Technology Spend Supports Scalability, Not Store Count: Capital spent on technology is non-linear relative to physical store expansion ^[5]. The Rs 97.70 Crores deployed in Q1 FY27 under the QIP technology head went toward cloud capacity, peak demand elasticity, and platform algorithms rather than leasehold improvements or store hardware ^[5], ^[1].
• Dark Store Deployment Lag: While technology deployment progressed with Rs 103.20 Crores cumulative spend ^[1], physical quick commerce expansion under the QIP recorded Rs 0.00 utilization against its Rs 4,475.00 Crores allocation as of Q1 FY27 due to invoice submission and processing delays ^[3], ^[3], ^[1].
• Re-allocation Flexibility: The prospectus permits management to re-equip and re-deploy fit-outs across dark stores and interchangeably allocate net proceeds between capital expenditure and operating expenses for fulfillment centers based on business requirements ^[5].

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Disclosure Gaps & Limits

• No Physical Capacity Metrics in Monitoring Filings: The Monitoring Agency Report does not disclose operational milestones—such as dark store counts, square footage additions, or server capacity—focusing exclusively on audit certificates, bank statements, and monetary deployment ^[9], ^[7].
• Detailed Segment Breakdown Omitted: The report does not break down how much of the Rs 97.70 Crores spent on technology in Q1 FY27 was dedicated specifically to Quick Commerce algorithms versus Food Delivery or Out-of-Home services ^[6], ^[1].*

As per Swiggy Limited’s Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), the quantum of unutilized IPO and QIP proceeds held in temporary investments is detailed below.

Quantum of Unutilized Proceeds

• IPO Proceeds: Out of the fresh issue gross proceeds of Rs 4,499.00 crores, Rs 3,932.68 crores has been utilized, leaving Rs 566.32 crores unutilized (reported as Rs 5,663.39 million parked in fixed deposits and current accounts, resulting in Rs 5,663.21 million of unutilized gross proceeds after excluding Rs 0.18 million in internal accruals) ^[10]. These funds are primarily deployed across Fixed Deposits in various banks ^[10].
• QIP Proceeds: Out of the gross proceeds of Rs 10,000.00 crores (Rs 100,000.00 million), Rs 1,315.19 crores has been utilized, leaving Rs 8,684.81 crores (Rs 86,848.13 million) unutilized ^[1]. These remaining funds are diversified across Fixed Deposits, Bonds/NCDs, Corporate Deposits, Commercial Papers, and Mutual Funds ^[4].

Deployment Timeline and Deviations

The report indicates a notable deviation and implementation delay for a specific QIP deployment object:

• Quick Commerce Fulfilment Network: Under the QIP, Rs 44,750.00 million (INR 4,475.00 crores) was allocated for investment in the expansion and operations of the quick commerce fulfilment network, including dark stores and warehouses ^[1].
• Status of Delay: While the original completion date per the Placement Document was Fiscal 2026, utilization as of June 30, 2026, stood at Rs Nil, marking a schedule delay ^[3].
• Reason and Course of Action: Management attributed the delay to challenges in invoice submission and processing ^[3]. The board has indicated that these funds will be utilized in subsequent quarters, supported by provisions in the Placement Document granting management discretion to reschedule deployment through December 2028 ^[3]. For other issue objects (such as technology infrastructure and brand marketing), utilization is proceeding in line with the offer documents without reported deviations ^[7].