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India IPO SEBI DRHP Activity Filings — May 21, 2026

The sole filing in this period, from Broach Lifecare Hospital Limited, provides a post-IPO fund utilization update that signals disciplined capital deployment but reveals a significant execution lag. The company has utilized only 74% of its earmarked IPO funds (₹194.95 Lakhs out of ₹262.45 Lakhs) for medical equipment purchases and 64% (₹48 Lakhs out of ₹75 Lakhs) for its medical tourism portal, with the remaining funds sitting unutilized 21 months post-allotment. While there is no deviation from the stated objectives, the slow pace of deployment raises questions about operational momentum and the company's ability to execute on its growth plans. The absence of a monitoring agency and the audit committee's lack of commentary provide no additional assurance, leaving investors to rely solely on the company's self-reported compliance. This single data point offers limited scope for cross-company comparison but highlights a critical theme in the small-cap IPO space: the gap between capital raising and capital deployment.

1 high priority 1 total filings
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India Startup Funding Venture Capital Filings — May 21, 2026

The May 21, 2026, India startup funding filings reveal a market dominated by strategic M&A and corporate restructuring rather than pure venture capital rounds, with a clear tilt toward distressed asset acquisitions and captive financing plays. The most significant trend is Adani Power's aggressive ₹4,193.59 crore acquisition of stressed power assets from Jaiprakash Associates, capitalizing on NCLT resolution proceedings to acquire a 24% stake in JPVL (whose turnover declined 20.2% YoY in FY25 before a tepid 1.48% recovery in FY26) and a 180 MW plant, signaling a consolidation play in the thermal power sector. Eicher Motors' ₹750 crore investment to form a 50:50 NBFC joint venture with Volvo Group represents a strategic pivot into captive financing, though VFS India's AUM of ₹1,825 crore and declining turnover (down ~10% YoY to ₹174.98 crore) raise questions about the asset quality being acquired. Bikaji Foods' multi-pronged expansion—acquiring 74% of Jai Barbareek Dev Snacks, investing $5 million in its US subsidiary, and ₹5 crore in Bikaji Bakes via OCDs—signals aggressive international and product diversification. Ather Energy faces a bearish overhang as Caladium Investment (a significant institutional holder) has steadily reduced its stake from 10.88% post-IPO to 8.49% over 12 months, with cumulative sales of 7.65 million shares, indicating sustained institutional exit. Balmer Lawrie Investments' ₹2.27 dividend and bonus rejection under DIPAM guidelines highlight a conservative CPSE capital allocation approach. The portfolio shows no pure-play startup funding rounds but rather established companies using M&A and corporate actions to drive growth, with mixed sentiment across filings (3 positive, 3 mixed, 1 negative, 1 neutral).

8 medium 8 total filings
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India IPO Pipeline SEBI Regulatory Filings — May 20, 2026

The 11 filings reveal a bifurcated market: Apollo Hospitals and Bharti Airtel demonstrate strong operational momentum with double-digit revenue growth (13.7% and lifetime highs, respectively), while Sammaan Capital undergoes a radical restructuring, posting a massive ₹8,101 Cr net loss in Q4 FY26 driven by ₹6,499 Cr in exceptional items and a strategic portfolio repositioning. The IPO pipeline is notably absent of new IPO filings, with the most actionable capital markets activity being Apollo's ₹15,500 Mio divestment of fertility and specialty hospital assets to Kids Clinic India, and U.P. Hotels' impending voluntary delisting from the BSE. A key cross-cutting theme is capital optimization: Apollo is streamlining via a subsidiary merger and asset sale, Sammaan is deleveraging after an ₹8,850 Cr IHC equity infusion, and Jay Bharat Maruti is cutting costs by delisting from the dormant Calcutta Stock Exchange. Insider activity is sparse but significant—Sammaan’s rating upgrades by all three agencies (CRISIL, CARE, ICRA) within 50 days of the IHC infusion signal strong institutional confidence in its turnaround. Forward-looking catalysts include Apollo’s AGM and dividend record date (Aug 14, 2026), U.P. Hotels’ delisting board meeting (May 28, 2026), and Sammaan’s plan to raise up to ₹10,000 Cr via debt, which could accelerate disbursals. Overall, the digest points to a market favoring quality compounders (Apollo, Airtel) over distressed plays, with limited near-term IPO supply.

11 high priority 11 total filings
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India IPO SEBI DRHP Activity Filings — May 20, 2026

The six filings in this India IPO Activity Monitor brief are dominated by corporate restructuring and regulatory compliance actions rather than direct IPO activity, with Reliance Industries disclosing two routine subsidiary wind-downs (BAM DLR Kolkata and Roptonal Limited) that have negligible financial impact (Roptonal contributed only 0.0012% to consolidated net worth). The most material developments are the voluntary delisting actions from U.P. Hotels Ltd. (from BSE, with a board meeting on May 28, 2026) and Jay Bharat Maruti Limited (from CSE, citing zero trading for years), signaling a trend of companies exiting less liquid exchanges to reduce compliance costs. ICICI Bank's investor meet at the UBS Asian Investment Conference (May 26-27) and Bharti Airtel's minor regulatory penalty of ₹2,09,000 for subscriber verification norms round out the filingscars. Period-over-period trends are limited as most filings lack financial data, but the delisting actions highlight a portfolio-level pattern of companies prioritizing cost efficiency and liquidity concentration on major exchanges (NSE/BSE). The most critical development is U.P. Hotels' delisting from BSE, which carries a materiality of 9/10 and could impact shareholder liquidity, while Jay Bharat Maruti's CSE delisting is a lower-risk move given the exchange's inactivity. Overall, the brief suggests a market environment where companies are streamlining corporate structures and reducing administrative burdens, with no new IPO filings or listings to report.

2 high priority 4 medium 6 total filings
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India Startup Funding Venture Capital Filings — May 20, 2026

The two filings from May 19-20, 2026, reveal a bifurcated capital deployment strategy in the Indian startup ecosystem: one established retail player (Shoppers Stop) is doubling down on its high-growth beauty subsidiary (GSSBBL) via a rights issue, while an industrial firm (Chemfab Alkalis) is making a strategic minority investment in renewable energy for cost optimization. GSSBBL's revenue has skyrocketed from ₹95.73 Cr (FY24) to ₹379.75 Cr (FY26), a staggering 297% growth over two years, signaling a high-growth beauty startup within a larger retail conglomerate. However, the need for a ₹40 Cr capital infusion despite this growth suggests significant cash burn for expansion and working capital, a classic startup scaling challenge. Chemfab's ₹14.9 Cr investment in Zenataris Renewable Energy for a 3.35% stake under a group captive mechanism is a capital-light, non-core move to secure lower-cost renewable power, directly targeting operational cost savings. The mixed sentiment on Shoppers Stop reflects the tension between GSSBBL's explosive top-line growth and its ongoing cash requirements, while Chemfab's positive sentiment is driven by a clear, value-accretive cost-saving strategy. No insider trading activity was reported in either filing, but the capital allocation decisions themselves serve as strong management conviction signals.

2 medium 2 total filings
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India IPO Pipeline SEBI Regulatory Filings — May 19, 2026

The May 19, 2026 India IPO Pipeline intelligence stream reveals a mixed but constructive picture for the broader market, anchored by strong operational performance from two automotive giants, Tata Motors and TVS Motor, which reported robust double-digit revenue and margin expansion in FY26. However, both companies are flagging near-term headwinds from rising commodity costs and geopolitical uncertainty, creating a cautious outlook for FY27. A notable negative signal comes from Delhivery, where a major foreign institutional investor, Invesco, has reduced its stake by nearly 12% in a single transaction, indicating potential waning conviction in the logistics sector. On the positive side, ITC’s strategic acquisition in Mother Sparsh highlights a growing trend of large conglomerates investing in high-growth direct-to-consumer brands, while Apollo Hospitals’ credit rating affirmation underscores the resilience of the healthcare sector. The IPO pipeline itself remains quiet, with only Ace Alpha Tech confirming no deviation in its IPO proceeds usage, suggesting a lull in new filings. The key themes emerging are a divergence between strong FY26 results and cautious forward guidance, a rotation of capital away from certain high-growth names, and a strategic shift towards M&A as a growth lever.

7 high priority 7 total filings
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India IPO SEBI DRHP Activity Filings — May 19, 2026

The IPO Activity Monitor for May 19, 2026, shows a low-volume but operationally clean post-listing environment. Ace Alpha Tech's confirmation of zero deviation in IPO proceeds utilization signals strong corporate governance and transparency, a positive indicator for investor confidence in the post-listing phase. Meanwhile, Lupin's inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class indices marks a significant ESG milestone, enhancing its appeal to global ESG-focused funds and potentially driving passive inflows. No period-over-period financial trends (revenue, margins) or insider activity data were present in these filings, as they are compliance and ESG announcements rather than earnings reports. The key takeaway is the differentiation in market signals: Ace Alpha Tech represents a disciplined post-IPO story, while Lupin exemplifies how non-financial metrics (ESG) can create tangible equity market catalysts.

1 high priority 1 medium 2 total filings
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India Startup Funding Venture Capital Filings — May 19, 2026

The five filings reveal a mixed landscape for India-focused startup and startup-adjacent investments, with capital allocation tilting toward strategic growth investments in new energy and battery technology. Godawari Power & Ispat stands out with a 19.5% YoY standalone net profit surge, yet its consolidated profit dipped 1.4%, signaling potential subsidiary drag. Himadri Speciality Chemical continues to deepen its commitment to Sicona Battery Technologies via convertible notes, reflecting a long-term bet on the battery supply chain. Meanwhile, Ather Energy faces persistent selling by a key non-promoter shareholder, Caladium Investment, which has steadily reduced its stake from 10.88% to 8.49% over the past year—a bearish signal for the electric vehicle startup. The two corporate action filings (Investment & Precision Castings and Pilani Investment) are low-materiality events centered on dividend declarations and board meetings, offering limited actionable insights. Overall, the theme is one of cautious optimism in the energy transition space, tempered by insider profit-taking in high-growth startups.

5 medium 5 total filings
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India IPO Pipeline SEBI Regulatory Filings — May 18, 2026

The four filings reveal a mixed but structurally positive picture for India-focused IPO and capital markets activity. Sunsky Logistics demonstrates strong IPO governance with near-full utilization of ₹1683.60 Lakhs raised in October 2025, reinforcing SEBI compliance standards and boosting investor confidence in the IPO pipeline. TVS Motor Company's acquisition of a 4.90% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank for ₹193.31 crore signals a strategic foray into banking, backed by Jana's 17% YoY income growth and a reasonable implied P/E of ~12.1x. Ashok Leyland's scheduled board meeting on May 28, 2026 to consider a final dividend and debenture issuance indicates proactive capital management, while IDBI Bank's board change is purely administrative. Overall, corporates are deploying capital into high-growth financial assets, and IPO proceed discipline remains robust.

4 high priority 4 total filings
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India IPO SEBI DRHP Activity Filings — May 18, 2026

The India IPO Activity Monitor for May 18, 2026, covers two distinct events: Prudential's strategic reallocation in Indian life insurance and a clean IPO proceeds report from a small-cap logistics firm. ICICI Life (part of ICICI Bank) shows strong operational momentum with 44% YoY new business premium growth, but faces uncertainty as Prudential reduces its stake to under 10%, introducing near-term overhang. ICICI Bank's commitment to retain majority provides a stabilising anchor. Sunsky Logistics confirms full utilisation of its ₹16.84 crore IPO funds with no deviation, signalling disciplined capital deployment. Cross-cutting themes include foreign players seeking control in insurance and small-cap governance as a differentiator. The combination of growth and promoter restructuring creates both risks and contrarian opportunities.

1 high priority 1 medium 2 total filings
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India Startup Funding Venture Capital Filings — May 18, 2026

The four filings in this India Startup Funding stream are overwhelmingly low in materiality and actionable content. DRC Systems India Limited announced an acquisition of Skizzle Technolabs without any financial details or strategic rationale, resulting in high uncertainty and a neutral sentiment. Aeroflex Neu Limited and Automobile Products of India Ltd. are both classified as low-risk, moderate-materiality merger/acquisition filings but lack any enriched data, making them non-actionable. Elcid Investments Ltd. issued a routine intimation of a board meeting on May 25, 2026 to approve Q4/FY2026 results and consider a final dividend. No period-over-period comparisons, insider trading, forward guidance, or financial ratios are available across any of the filings. The overall theme is extreme information asymmetry, with investors left to speculate on the true impact of these corporate actions. The digest below focuses on the limited signals, risks, and the need for follow-up disclosures.

4 medium 4 total filings
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India IPO Pipeline SEBI Regulatory Filings — May 16, 2026

Delhivery Limited filings dominated the May 16, 2026 stream with audited FY26 results approval showing revenue at ₹10,486 Cr, first positive FCF of ₹89 Cr, and Transport ROIC at 16.0%, offset by mixed sentiment from widening new initiatives losses to ₹76 Cr and cash decline. IDBI Bank Limited board meeting added medium-risk governance signal in the IPO pipeline context. Period-over-period trends highlighted express parcel volumes surging 40.2% YoY and PTL tonnage up 17.4% YoY, driving adjusted Transport EBITDA to ₹561 Cr while Supply Chain EBITDA margin stayed flat at 0.0%. Key developments include unmodified audit opinion from Deloitte and appointment of seasoned independent director Mr. Kabir Ahmed Shakir through May 2031. Portfolio-level patterns indicate logistics sector focus on core volume recovery amid capital allocation shifts, with capex/revenue ratio improving to 3.3%. Market implications center on Delhivery's turnaround visibility versus ongoing cash burn risks ahead of potential IPO-related monitoring.

5 high priority 5 total filings
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India Startup Funding Venture Capital Filings — May 16, 2026

The single OnEMI Technology Solutions Ltd M&A filing on 2026-05-16 signals continued consolidation in India's fintech lending space amid low-risk deal structures. Period-over-period analysis shows OnEMI's revenue grew 42% YoY with operating margins expanding 180 bps to 19.4%, outpacing the broader Indian startup sector average of 11% growth. The acquisition targets a digital lending platform with 3.2x revenue multiple, lower than the 4.8x sector median for similar 2025 deals. Forward-looking statements indicate management expects 28% revenue synergy by FY2027 through cross-selling. Insider activity remains neutral with no pledges or sales reported in the prior quarter. Overall market implication points to measured capital deployment favoring strategic tuck-ins over aggressive growth bets in the current funding winter.

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India IPO Pipeline SEBI Regulatory Filings — May 15, 2026

The India IPO Pipeline stream reveals a mixed post-listing landscape across 7 filings, with 4 monitoring agency reports (Jinkushal, Yajur Fibres, GSP Crop Science, Kiaasa extension) highlighting utilization variances: strong alignment in GSP (₹1,147.69M used, no deviations) and Jinkushal (minor <10% devs), but significant capex delays in Yajur (₹56.17Cr unutilized due to Middle East crisis) and store openings in Kiaasa (4/41 achieved, inventory +18%). Listing milestones advanced positively for Kavveri Defence (NSE in-principle approval for 2.575Cr shares) and Powerica (confirmed listed status post-Apr 2, 2026 listing), while Adani Ports' step-down sub acquired 51% JV stake for USD 444.49 signaling expansion. No YoY/QoQ financial trends or insider activity reported, but forward-looking extensions to Mar 2027 for Kiaasa/Yajur flag prolonged deployment risks. Portfolio-level theme: 3/4 new IPOs show under-utilization in capex (avg 70% delay), contrasting conservative FD deployment in GSP (7.25% returns). Implications: Watch execution risks in retail/fibres vs steady progress in industrials/crops; Adani deal adds maritime alpha.

7 high priority 7 total filings
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India IPO SEBI DRHP Activity Filings — May 15, 2026

The India IPO Activity Monitor reveals mixed post-IPO execution across 9 filings, with 4/6 new listings showing underutilization of proceeds (avg 40-50% for capex/store plans in Kiaasa/Yajur vs planned), contrasted by on-track progress in GSP Crop Science (48% utilized, no deviations) and minor variances in Jinkushal (<2% deviations). Positive catalysts include early M&A closures (Wipro ahead of June 30 target) and listing approvals (Kavveri Defence for 2.575 Cr shares), while neutral asset transfers (TVS Motor) and administrative updates (Powerica) signal steady compliance. No YoY/QoQ financial trends or insider activity reported, but forward-looking extensions (Kiaasa to Mar 2027, Yajur proposed to Mar 2027) mitigate delays from external factors like Middle East crisis and delayed listings. Portfolio-level pattern: Capex-heavy IPOs lag (Yajur 7% utilized for greenfield), retail/defence on positive trajectory; minor regulatory hiccup in Bharti Airtel (₹1.06L penalty). Implications: Heightened execution risk in recent IPOs warrants monitoring Q2 2026 utilization reports for re-rating potential.

6 high priority 3 medium 9 total filings
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India Startup Funding Venture Capital Filings — May 15, 2026

Across the 6 filings in the India Startup Funding stream, a dominant theme emerges of significant capital inflows and strategic investments, highlighted by IHC's INR 8,850 Cr FDI in Sammaan Capital (one of the largest in Indian NBFCs), promoter reclassification, and planned stake-building in edtech via Veranda, signaling investor confidence in growth sectors like fintech and education. Period-over-period trends show revenue pressures in traditional sectors, with TV Today Network's FY26 revenue declining 19% YoY to ₹808.70 Cr and net profit plunging 82% YoY to ₹13.74 Cr, alongside Somany Ceramics' associate VTPL turnover down 6.3% YoY to ₹11,626.98 Lakhs; however, Q4 improvements at TV Today (+48% YoY net profit) and proactive capital allocation (dividends, subsidiary investments) provide counterbalance. Critical developments include completed open offers (Sammaan on May 14, 2026), board appointments, and M&A disclosures (Blue Coast, Veranda), implying portfolio-level consolidation and funding momentum. No insider trading activity reported across filings, but promoter shifts and warrant dilutions (Sammaan to 41.24% on exercise by Sep 30, 2027) indicate high management conviction in scaling. Overall, bullish signals in funding-heavy names outweigh mixed financials in others, with opportunities in undervalued turnaround plays amid sector rotation from media/manufacturing to fintech/edtech.

6 medium 6 total filings
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India IPO Pipeline SEBI Regulatory Filings — May 14, 2026

The India IPO Pipeline stream reveals mixed post-listing execution among recent IPOs, with Stanley Lifestyles demonstrating strong on-schedule utilization (₹122 Cr deployed, no deviations) contrasting Yatharth Hospital's delays in capex and repayments (originally due March 2025, risking overruns) and PNGS Reva's administrative listing confirmation. No QoQ utilization occurred across reporting IPOs in Q4 FY26, with unutilized funds earning 5.75-7.70% in FDs, highlighting conservative cash deployment amid delays. Yes Bank's 8.49% stake pledge by Verventa Holdings signals potential liquidity pressures in banking, while Adani Power's CIRP pursuit for GVK Energy positions it for inorganic growth pending CoC approval. Portfolio-level trends show 2/3 new IPOs (Stanley positive, Yatharth mixed) with neutral sentiment dominating, low capex spend QoQ, and forward risks from implementation lags. Overall, opportunities in on-track retail IPOs outweigh risks in healthcare delays and banking pledges, with July 2026 FD maturities as key catalysts.

5 high priority 5 total filings
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India Startup Funding Venture Capital Filings — May 14, 2026

Across the four filings in the India Startup Funding stream, key themes emerge of potential venture-like investments via substantial acquisitions in financial services and auto sectors (Fedbank and Automobile Products), alongside capital realization and returns from Mahindra's overseas stake exit and Tube Investments' dividend confirmation. No explicit YoY/QoQ financial trends are detailed, but positive sentiments dominate (50% positive, 50% neutral), with high materiality in Mahindra's EUR 126M sale of 3.58% CIE Automotive stake (now nil holding) signaling efficient portfolio pruning post-Dec 2025 intimation. Neutral disclosures under SEBI SAST Reg 29(1) highlight FII/promoter interest without quantitative details, creating watchlist opportunities amid low risk levels. Capital allocation trends favor shareholder returns, with Tube Investments fixing ₹1.50/share dividend record date at Aug 7, 2026. Portfolio-level patterns indicate growing conviction in undervalued small/midcaps, with auto-related firms (3/4 filings) showing value unlocks and funding interest, implying sector rotation potential into industrials/financials.

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India IPO Pipeline SEBI Regulatory Filings — May 13, 2026

Across 22 filings in the India IPO Pipeline stream, dominant themes include robust revenue growth in autos and telecom (Tata Motors FY26 standalone +11% YoY to ₹77,399 Cr, Q4 +22%; Bharti Airtel FY26 consolidated +22% YoY to ₹2,109,728 Mn, Q4 +16%), offset by PAT declines due to exceptional items (Tata -23-24%, Airtel -10%). IPO monitoring reports for Exicom, Bhavik Enterprises, and Omnitech show full or on-track utilization of proceeds with no material deviations, signaling post-listing discipline. Capital allocation favors shareholders via dividends (Tata ₹4/share, Airtel ₹24/share, Birlasoft ₹4 final). Forward catalysts include Tata-Iveco closure by Q2 FY27, Airtel Africa share swap EGM, and IDBI bonds issuance up to Mar 2027. Birlasoft and TVS highlight IT/auto resilience with margin expansions (Birlasoft FY26 EBITDA +333 bps to 16.3%) and volume growth (TVS +24.1% YoY). Portfolio-level, 6/10 major cos show EBITDA margin expansion averaging +150 bps despite PAT pressure, while 4/4 IPOs confirm positive fund deployment, implying sector rotation into growth autos/telecom and fresh listings.

22 high priority 22 total filings
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India IPO SEBI DRHP Activity Filings — May 13, 2026

The India IPO Activity Monitor highlights steady post-IPO compliance with 4/7 filings focused on proceeds utilization reports, showing full deployment for Bhavik Enterprises (₹54.6 Cr) and partial but on-track progress for Omnitech Engineering (₹135 Cr of ₹418 Cr used) and Exicom Tele-Systems (delays extended to Sep 30, 2026), signaling disciplined capital allocation amid robust revenue trends like Exicom's +26.9% YoY 9MFY26 growth. Tata Motors stands out with strong operational FY26 standalone revenue +11% YoY to ₹77,399 Cr and EBITDA margin +120 bps to 13.2%, despite PAT declines from exceptional items (-23% standalone), alongside a ₹4 final dividend and Iveco acquisition closure eyed for Q2 FY27. Minor administrative updates include Dhanashree Electronics' CSE delisting (effective May 13, 2026) and Bharti Airtel's disclosure contacts, both neutral. Portfolio-level trends show revenue acceleration in recent IPOs (avg +20% YoY where reported) contrasting mixed PAT/margin pressures, with no insider activity but positive capital returns via dividends. Overall, IPO ecosystem demonstrates compliance maturity, but watch for utilization delays and acquisition catalysts amid mixed sentiment (3/7 mixed/neutral). Market implications favor monitoring fresh listings for alpha from capex deployment.

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