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    Aditya Birla Real Estate Q1 FY26 earnings call

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    Realty·24 Jul 2025
    Management Summary

    Aditya Birla Real Estate reported a Q1 FY26 focused on strategic consolidation and preparing for future launches, with no new project launches this quarter. Despite this, booking value increased 61% YoY to Rs. 423 crores and collections grew 12% YoY to Rs. 545 crores. A significant $50 million investment from IFC was secured for key projects, and the company maintains a strong launch pipeline of over Rs. 13,900 crores GDV for the rest of FY26, primarily in Q3 and Q4.

    Highlights

    5

    • Booking value for Q1 FY26 stood at Rs. 423 crores, growing 61% year-on-year.

    • Area sold for the quarter grew 327% year-on-year to 0.3 million square feet.

    • Collections for the quarter grew 12% year-on-year at Rs 545 crores.

    • Concluded a $50 million (Rs. 420 crores) investment from IFC for Manjri and Thane projects, boosting ESG credentials and confidence from a global investor.

    • Total portfolio has a gross development value potential of around Rs. 70,000 crores, with a robust launch pipeline of over Rs 13,900 crores for the remainder of FY26.

    Concerns

    4

    • Q1 FY26 saw no new project launches for the Company.

    • Niyaara project sales for the quarter were Rs. 60 crores, down from Rs. 360 crores in Q4 FY25.

    • Noida 150 project has not made much progress and management is not hopeful.

    • IHP JDA project is also progressing slowly and is not targeted for launch this year.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    03 metrics
    1. 01Booking Value₹423 Cr+61%YoY
    2. 02Area Sold0.3 Mn+3.3%YoY
    3. 03Collections₹545 Cr+12%YoY

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 70,000 crores

    as of 2025-06-30

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 423 crores

    Pipeline

    other

    Estimated gross development value for launches in the remainder of FY26

    Cancellations / Deferrals

    • cancelled:Few cancellations in Q1 FY26, resulting in only 5-6 units sold net.
    • cancelled:Few cancellations for Niyaara 2 due to long-term pending issues for some customers.

    "Management expects sales momentum to pick up in Q3 and Q4 with new project launches, as Q1 was a period of consolidation without new launches."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    M&A

    Manjri and Thane projects (IFC investment)

    joint venture · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (other)

    M&A

    Paper Business

    divestment · Other

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Company expects to be cash surplus at the operating level after debt servicing. Has sufficient scope to borrow additional money without affecting debt-equity ratio. Cash surplus from real estate business will be used for business development.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Annual Sales
    Rs. 15,000 crores
    		Medium
    Volume
    Launch Pipeline GDV
    over Rs 13,900 crores
    		High
    Volume
    Niyaara Phase 3 Launch
    late Q3 or early Q4
    		Medium
    Volume
    Manjri Project Launch
    last quarter of Q2 or first Phase of Q3
    		Medium
    Volume
    Thane Project Launch
    Q3
    		High
    Other
    Paper Business Divestment Completion
    end of Calendar Year 2025
    		High
    Other
    Business Development Target
    around Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 20,000 crores
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

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    Niyaara Phase 3 Launch

    Q3 or Q4 FY26
    CurrentPreparations underway, launch expected late Q3 or Q4 FY26
    TargetAnnouncement of launch details and commencement of sales

    Why it matters

    Niyaara is a marquee project, and the launch of Phase 3 is crucial for driving sales momentum and demonstrating market demand for luxury housing.

    And we are very excited and looking forward to the new phase launch, which will most probably happen in the last phase of Q3 or early Q4.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Slowdown in MMR luxury market

    Analyst noted signs of slowdown in the MMR luxury market, but management expressed bullishness on Worli and attributed low Q1 sales to lack of new launches rather than market weakness. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Project delays for Noida 150 and IHP JDA

    Management stated that the Noida 150 project has not made much progress and they are not hopeful, while the IHP JDA project is also going slow and not targeted for launch this year. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Regulatory and approval delays for project launches

    Management cited rule changes (e.g., fire service floor requirements) and the need for new RERA and NOCs as reasons for delays in launching projects like Punya, highlighting the impact of the approval system. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Overpricing in NCR market

    Management noted that overpricing in a location can lead to projects not taking off, emphasizing the importance of right pricing, location, and brand in the NCR market. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “As far as we are concerned, we had a strong quarter last year. And this quarter, we had a few cancellations. Otherwise, I think still there was not more than five or six units which were sold over the quarter. Actually, Q1 is a little early for the momentum to pick up. But we are very confident the number of walk-ins, the number of demands, the number of strong leads that we still have, the price which is holding, the demand for the product, etc. I think we are very confident that we will have a strong response over the year. And we are very excited and looking forward to the new phase launch, which will most probably happen in the last phase of Q3 or early Q4.”

    Analyst questioned the significant drop in Niyaara sales from Q4 FY25 to Q1 FY26 and sought clarity on the Phase 3 launch, indicating market concern about project momentum.

    asked by Karan Khanna

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    Detailed Narrative

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    Q1 FY26 Performance and Strategic Consolidation

    Aditya Birla Real Estate reported Q1 FY26 as a quarter of strategic consolidation with no new project launches. Despite this, the company achieved a booking value of Rs. 423 crores, marking a 61% YoY increase, and sold 0.3 million square feet, a 327% YoY growth. Collections for the quarter also saw a 12% YoY rise, reaching Rs. 545 crores. Management emphasized that Q1 is typically early for sales momentum and that the focus was on execution and preparing a robust launch pipeline for the upcoming quarters.

    02

    IFC Investment and ESG Focus

    A significant development in Q1 FY26 was the conclusion of a $50 million (approximately Rs. 420 crores) investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This equity investment targets the Manjri project (3.13 MSF saleable area) and the Thane project (6.43 MSF saleable area). Management highlighted this partnership as a strong vote of confidence from a global investor, boosting the company's ESG credentials and supporting sustainable development. The company also achieved Bureau of Energy Efficiency certification for Birla Aurora and Birla Centurion, underscoring its commitment to environmentally conscious development.

    03

    Robust Launch Pipeline and Growth Visibility

    The company maintains a strong growth trajectory with a total portfolio gross development value (GDV) potential of around Rs. 70,000 crores, providing multi-year growth visibility. For the remainder of FY26, a robust launch pipeline with an estimated GDV of over Rs 13,900 crores is planned. Key upcoming projects include the next phase of Birla Niyaara in Worli, new phases at Birla Navya in Gurgaon, and new developments in high-growth corridors like Thane and Boisar in MMR, with most launches anticipated in Q3 and Q4.

    04

    Mumbai Redevelopment Strategy

    Management views Mumbai's redevelopment market as a strong phenomenon and an essential part of its future bidding strategy. They noted that the market is substantially skewed towards redevelopment due to limited industrial land and aging buildings. The company is aggressively looking to add projects through this channel, leveraging its brand trust as a significant advantage, despite the smaller ticket sizes, with a focus on scaling up through the number of projects.

    05

    Paper Business Divestment and Financial Discipline

    As part of its refined strategy to focus on the real estate business, Aditya Birla Real Estate is in the process of divesting its paper business. The divestment is on track and expected to be completed by the end of Calendar Year 2025. Management stated that the proceeds from this sale would help reduce debt. The company emphasized its commitment to financial discipline, ensuring that new projects are added with the right returns and risk management.

    06

    Niyaara Project Update and Inventory Management

    Despite a reported slowdown in Niyaara sales to Rs. 60 crores in Q1 FY26, management expressed confidence in the project's strong market position due to its design, brand equity, and location. They clarified that inventory for Niyaara Phase 1 (over 90% sold) and Phase 2 (99 out of 148 units sold) is being managed strategically, with sales targeted closer to possession rather than aggressive pushing. The launch of Niyaara Phase 3 is planned for late Q3 or early Q4 FY26, with pricing and configurations still being finalized.

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