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    Realty·26 Jul 2024
    Management Summary

    DLF delivered a strong Q1 with INR 6,400 crores presales led by Privana West, and record cash generation of INR 2,500+ crores. Management raised effective pricing expectations for Dahlias (LUX 5) adding INR 5-6,000 crores to the launch pipeline value. The anti-speculator framework with INR 50 lakh booking amounts, 35-40% collection in first 9 months, and active monitoring continues to filter for genuine buyers. Budget indexation changes dismissed as noise with no bearing on sales behavior.

    Highlights

    8

    • Q1 presales of INR 6,400 crores driven by extremely successful Privana West launch

    • Q1 PAT of INR 646 crores; combined free operating cash flow of INR 2,500+ crores across DLF and DCCDL

    • Collections at record levels; Arbour 45% collected in 15 months; quarterly collection run rate of INR 2,900-3,000 crores

    • FY25 presales guidance of INR 17,000+ crores with upward bias from LUX 5 (Dahlias) pricing rationalization

    • Launch pipeline: Goa (Q2), LUX 5/Dahlias (Q3), Mumbai (Dec/Jan), Privana next phase (Q4), Chandigarh

    • RERA accounts holding INR 5,000 crores; total receivables of INR 21,000 crores with INR 6,000 crores remaining construction cost

    • DCCDL CAPEX of INR 1,800 crores this year, growing 18-20% annually; DLF residual mall CAPEX INR 700 crores + Atrium INR 700 crores

    • NRI contribution at 25% of sales; secondary market showing strong appreciation (Crest at INR 49,500/sqft, Grove at INR 30,000/sqft)

    What Changed1

    vs Q2 FY25

    Guidance items3 → 4 (+1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    7
    • Combined Free Cash Flow
      ₹2,500 Cr
    • Quarterly Collection Run Rate
      ₹3,000 Cr
    • Total Receivables (launched projects)
      ₹21,000 Cr
    • Balance Construction Cost
      ₹6,000 Cr
    • RERA Escrow
      ₹5,000 Cr

    Q1

    2
    • Presales
      ₹6,400 Cr
    • PAT
      ₹646 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    CAPEX
    ₹1,800 Cr DCCDL CAPEX FY25₹700 Cr DLF Mall Residual CAPEX₹700 Cr Atrium Place Residual CAPEX
    List

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Sales
    FY25 Presales
    INR 17,000 crores+ with upward bias
    		High
    Collections
    Quarterly Collection Run Rate
    INR 2,900-3,000 crores
    		High
    Construction
    DevCo Construction Spend
    North of INR 800 crores/quarter from Q3
    		High
    Rental
    Office Vacancy Target
    6-7% by year end
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Reported margins appear weak due to legacy project revenue recognition

    Reported margins based on 3-5 year old sold inventory at completion method. As Camellias possession nears end (~30-35 units left), margin mix shifts. Embedded margins on new launches at late-30s to mid-40s. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Construction ramp-up lag behind presales momentum

    Only Arbour at serious construction stage; Privana South just commenced, Privana West to start in months. Full construction throttle expected from Q3 at INR 800+ crores/quarter. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Mumbai and Goa approval timelines uncertain

    Mumbai first slum rehab building ready but shifting yet to begin; targeting Dec launch with possible Jan overflow. Goa targeting Q2. Non-Gurgaon approvals harder to predict. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “we've done about close to 22,000 crores of sales... Our bookings are around Rs. 50 lakh booking amount, so these people are very serious”

    INR 22,000 crores in 15 months with INR 50 lakh entry barrier, 35-40% collected in 9 months, and minimal re-trade (only 20 exits in Privana West, all reinstated at higher price) validates genuine demand.

    asked by Pritesh Sheth (Motilal Oswal)

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q1 Driven by Privana West with Record Cash Generation

    Q1 presales of INR 6,400 crores headlined by Privana West. Combined free cash flow exceeded INR 2,500 crores across DLF and DCCDL. Collections at record levels with Arbour showing 45% collected in just 15 months. Quarterly collection run rate guided at INR 2,900-3,000 crores. PAT of INR 646 crores on completion method understates embedded value creation.

    02

    Massive Embedded Value in Presold Portfolio

    Total receivables of INR 21,000 crores from launched projects with only INR 6,000 crores remaining construction cost (INR 5,000 crores already in RERA escrow). This implies ~INR 15,000 crores future margin flow plus INR 3,000 crores ready inventory. Embedded margins on new launches at late-30s for luxury, mid-40s expected for Dahlias super-luxury.

    03

    Anti-Speculator Framework Validates Genuine Demand

    DLF maintains robust anti-speculator measures: INR 50 lakh booking amounts, 10% agreement within one month, 35-40% collected in first 9 months, deduplication checking, and monthly monitoring. Only 20 exits in Privana West, all reinstated at higher prices. NRI contribution at 25% reflects global buyer base. Secondary market showing Crest at INR 49,500/sqft and Grove at INR 30,000/sqft.

    04

    Rich H2 Launch Pipeline with Dahlias as Centerpiece

    FY25 launch pipeline: Goa (Q2), Dahlias/LUX 5 (Q3), Mumbai (Dec/Jan), Privana next phase (Q4), plus Chandigarh and commercial. Dahlias pricing expectations raised by INR 5-6,000 crores as management 'rationalized' previously understated expectations. Full year presales guidance of INR 17,000 crores with acknowledged upward bias.

    05

    Rental Business Expanding with Significant CAPEX Commitment

    Office vacancy targeting 6-7% from ~8%. SEZ denotification gaining traction with 1.6M sqft denotified, 70-80% leased. Non-SEZ Cybercity vacancy at just 2-3%. DCCDL CAPEX at INR 1,800 crores/year growing 18-20% annually. DLF mall CAPEX residual INR 700 crores + Atrium Place INR 700 crores. Downtown 4 Gurgaon OC expected by year-end; Downtown 3 Chennai OC by Sept.

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