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    Aurum Proptech

    AURUM
    Information Technology·30 Apr 2026
    Management Summary

    Aurum PropTech reported a strong Q4 and FY26, achieving its second consecutive profitable quarter and significant revenue growth from continuing operations. The company is pivoting to an AI-first strategy, aiming to become debt-free by mid-2026 to fund these initiatives. While the distribution segment showed robust growth, the rental segment faced headwinds from the IT sector slowdown, leading to a recalibration of strategy focusing on profitability and value-added services.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue from continuing operations increased 10.2% QoQ to INR 123.85 crores in Q4 FY26.

    • Full year FY26 revenue from continuing operations grew 50.8% YoY to INR 381.09 crores.

    • Loss before tax from continuing operations improved significantly by INR 28.44 crores YoY, from INR 43.40 crores in FY25 to INR 14.96 crores in FY26.

    • Distribution segment revenue grew 12.2% QoQ to INR 66.87 crores in Q4 FY26 and 117.7% YoY to INR 172.55 crores for FY26.

    • Aurum Analytica sold over 1,48,000 leads in Q4 FY26, a 93% YoY growth.

    Concerns

    4

    • Rental segment reported a loss of INR 3.61 crores in Q4 FY26 and INR 18.54 crores for FY26 from continuing operations.

    • Capital segment reported a loss of INR 0.53 crores in Q4 FY26 and INR 5.27 crores for FY26 from continuing operations.

    • NestAway saw a decline in units year-on-year due to portfolio rationalization, though revenue potential increased through value-added services.

    • Headwinds in the rental segment due to IT sector slowdown, muted hiring, and fewer fresh offers.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue (Continuing Ops)₹123.85 Cr+10.2%QoQ
    2. 02Total Income (Continuing Ops)₹132.03 Cr+8.2%QoQ
    3. 03PBT (Continuing Ops)₹1.85 Cr
    4. 04Revenue (Continuing Ops) FY26₹381.09 Cr+50.8%YoY
    5. 05Total Income (Continuing Ops) FY26₹412.43 Cr+50.7%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    • Rental (Continuing Operations)₹52.7 Cr42.6%
    • Distribution₹66.87 Cr54.0%
    • Capital₹4.28 Cr3.5%
    Donut· Share of Revenue Q4 FY26

    Order Book

    low confidence

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Real estate developers across top eight cities in the country spend INR 38,000 crores towards lead gen, aggregator platforms, and transaction management, representing a large headroom for capture.

    "The company's business model involves SaaS, lead generation, and transaction services, with metrics like leads sold (1,48,000 in Q4 FY26 for Aurum Analytica) and active accounts/licenses (916 active accounts, 10,378 active licenses for Sell.do) indicating operational performance rather than a traditional TCV order book."

    Source:
    Inferred

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Surplus cash from building sales will be utilized to accelerate AI initiatives.

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Profitability Status
    Profitable
    		High
    Profitability
    Profitability Metrics Improvement
    Improve
    		High
    Profitability
    Rental Segment Profitability
    Emergent profitability trends
    		Medium
    Profitability
    HelloWorld Adjusted EBITDA
    Break-even and profitable growth
    		High
    Revenue
    Annualized Revenue
    INR 1,000 crores
    		Medium
    Product Launch
    SM REIT Launch
    Launch
    		High

    Debt-Free Status

    by June 30, 2026
    CurrentLease rental discounting debt outstanding
    TargetDebt-free

    Why it matters

    Becoming debt-free will improve financial flexibility and reduce interest burden, freeing up capital for strategic initiatives.

    The sale of buildings Q5 and Q6 will ensure that we retire all lease rental discounting debt in full by June 30, 2026.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.debt.gross_debt

    Risks & concerns

    1
    RiskSeverity

    IT Sector Slowdown Impact on Rental Business

    Headwinds in the rental segment due to large-scale dip in employment and fresh offers in the IT sector, particularly in cities like Pune, impacting demand. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “AI, I think, is a game changer and it is an opportunity, it is a threat, it has to be embraced, that's our view. ... With this building sale, which was a non-strategic asset for us, we'll basically make Aurum PropTech a completely debt-free company and the remaining proceeds will be used for this Al transformation, which is going to be for the next couple of years.”

    Management detailed their comprehensive AI strategy, viewing it as a core architectural shift, and clarified that proceeds from the non-strategic asset sale would fund this transformation and make the company debt-free.

    asked by Rahul Jain

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q4 and FY26 Financial Performance

    Aurum PropTech reported a robust Q4 FY26, with revenue from continuing operations growing 10.2% QoQ to INR 123.85 crores. For the full year FY26, continuing operations revenue surged 50.8% YoY to INR 381.09 crores. The company achieved its second consecutive profitable quarter in Q4 FY26, with a profit before tax of INR 1.85 crores from continuing operations. This marks a significant improvement in profitability, reducing the full-year loss before tax from continuing operations by INR 28.44 crores compared to the previous year.

    02

    Strategic Pivot to AI-First Approach

    The company is embarking on an 'AI-first' strategy, rebuilding all its products around AI to drive operational efficiency and unlock new monetization opportunities. This involves two key initiatives: business value optimization, which maps AI to improve operational efficiency across rental, distribution, and capital segments, and building a 'Unified Brain' – a single agentic intelligence layer for autonomous transactions. Management expects to see improved revenue per team member quarter-on-quarter as AI integration takes effect.

    03

    Debt-Free Status and Capital Allocation for AI

    Aurum PropTech is on track to become a debt-free company by June 30, 2026. The sale of buildings Q5 and Q6 will enable the full retirement of all lease rental discounting debt. The surplus cash generated from these sales will be strategically utilized to accelerate the company's AI initiatives, underscoring a commitment to technological advancement and a lean financial structure.

    04

    Robust Growth in Distribution Segment

    The distribution segment emerged as a high-growth engine, delivering INR 66.87 crores in Q4 FY26, a 12.2% QoQ increase, and INR 172.55 crores for FY26, a 117.7% YoY growth. PropTiger achieved its highest-ever quarterly gross commission of INR 42.8 crores in Q4 FY26, driven by strong execution and a shift to a higher-margin mandate model. Aurum Analytica saw a 93% YoY growth in leads sold, reaching over 1,48,000 leads in Q4 FY26, while Sell.do increased active accounts by 38% and licenses by 32% YoY.

    05

    Rental Business Recalibration Amid Headwinds

    The rental business, comprising HelloWorld and NestAway, continues to provide a stable base but reported losses of INR 3.61 crores in Q4 FY26 and INR 18.54 crores for FY26. Facing headwinds from the IT sector slowdown🌐 and muted hiring, the company has recalibrated its strategy to focus on quality, occupancy, and customer experience rather than pure scale. NestAway, despite a decline in units due to portfolio rationalization, is increasing revenue potential through value-added services, and HelloWorld has reached adjusted EBITDA break-even in the current month.

    06

    Integrated PropTech Ecosystem and SM REIT Plans

    Aurum PropTech emphasizes its integrated ecosystem, which combines rental, distribution, and capital segments, with data and AI driving efficiency. The company aims to leverage its 1,100+ developer connections to scale PropTiger and other distribution products. Additionally, the company plans to launch a Small and Medium REIT (SM REIT) focused on Grade A commercial pre-leased real estate within the current financial year, further diversifying its offerings and capital allocation strategy.

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