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    Mindspace Busine

    MINDSPACEStrong
    Realty·30 Apr 2025
    Management Summary

    Mindspace REIT delivered its strongest operational performance since listing, characterized by record-breaking leasing activity and significant portfolio expansion through acquisitions. The company successfully navigated SEZ vacancy concerns, leasing 57% of converted areas, and is aggressively expanding its data center footprint. Management remains bullish on GCC-led demand, particularly in Hyderabad, and expects further distribution growth driven by occupancy gains and debt refinancing.

    Highlights

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    • Recorded highest-ever annual gross leasing of 7.6 million sq ft in FY25, including 3.6 million sq ft of pre-leasing.

    • Net Operating Income (NOI) for FY25 rose 9% YoY to ₹2,062 crores; Q4 NOI grew 13.2% YoY to ₹540 crores.

    • Full-year distribution stood at ₹1,312 crores (₹21.95 per unit), representing a 15.5% YoY growth.

    • Committed occupancy increased to 93%, with management targeting 95% by the end of FY26.

    • Achieved a robust re-leasing spread of 22.8% for FY25 on 3.6 million sq ft of area re-let.

    • Completed first ROFO acquisition of 1.8 million sq ft at Commerzone Raidurg, Hyderabad.

    • Net Asset Value (NAV) increased 10% to ₹431.7 per unit as of March 2025.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Tone shiftGood → StrongGuidance items5 → 4 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations₹2,560 Cr+9.6%YoY
    2. 02Net Operating Income (NOI)₹2,062 Cr+9%YoY
    3. 03Distribution₹1,312 Cr+15.5%YoY
    4. 04NAV per Unit₹431.7+10%YoY
    5. 05Loan to Value (LTV)24.3%

    Segment breakdown

    Geographic Portfolio (Madhapur)
    15.5 Mn Portfolio Size1.5 Mn Pre-lease (B1 Building)
    Data Centers
    1.7 Mn Total Planned Footprint2 count Operational Centers
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    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Other
    Committed Occupancy
    95%
    		High
    Capacity
    Data Center Footprint
    1.7 million sq ft
    		High
    Debt
    Interest Rate Reduction on Refinancing
    50-60 bps
    		Medium
    Dividend
    Dividend Component of Distribution
    55%-60%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Interest Rate Transmission Lag

    Banks take longer to transmit policy rate reductions to MCLR-linked debt, delaying interest cost savings. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Geopolitical/Tariff Uncertainty

    Potential US tariffs on services; management believes India's cost arbitrage is too large to be significantly disrupted. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    SEZ Vacancy

    While 57% of converted areas are leased, 8 lakh sq ft of SEZ vacancy remains. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Refused to put a specific number on future double-digit DPU growth, citing it 'should be healthy'.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “All numbers, whenever I read a GCC report, every GCC talks of the cost in India versus a Western economy at 20%... Let us assume this 20% becomes goes up by another 25% and we are still at 25% right of the overall cost.”

    Management clarifies that India's massive cost advantage (80% lower than West) provides a significant buffer against potential US tariff impacts on the services sector.

    asked by Puneet, HSBC

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Record-Breaking Leasing and Occupancy Momentum

    Mindspace REIT achieved its highest-ever annual gross leasing of 7.6 million sq ft in FY25, significantly surpassing previous years. This momentum was driven by strong demand from Global Capability Centers (GCCs), which are projected to account for 40% of 2025 absorption. Committed occupancy rose to 93%, and management has set a clear target to reach 95% by the end of FY26, primarily by filling vacancies in the Airoli assets through domestic BFSI and media tenants.

    02

    Strategic Expansion via ROFO and Acquisitions

    The company successfully concluded its first ROFO transaction, acquiring 100% equity in Sustain Properties, which houses 1.8 million sq ft at Commerzone Raidurg, Hyderabad. Additionally, a strategic acquisition of 0.26 million sq ft in Mindspace Madhapur helped consolidate ownership. These acquisitions added approximately ₹25 billion to the Gross Asset Value (GAV), contributing to a 10% increase in NAV per unit to ₹431.7.

    03

    Data Center Strategy Gains Traction

    Mindspace is positioning itself as the only Indian REIT with a robust data center portfolio, targeting a total footprint of 1.7 million sq ft. Currently, two data centers are operational at Airoli West, with three more in the design stage. This segment contributed significantly to Q4 cash flows, with approximately ₹50 crore in deposits received from data center leasing.

    04

    Financial Resilience and Distribution Growth

    FY25 NOI grew 9% YoY to ₹2,062 crores, while distributions grew at a faster clip of 15.5% to ₹1,312 crores. The Q4 distribution was particularly strong, up 39% YoY, aided by a one-off📎 tax refund of ₹35-40 crore and positive working capital movements. Management expects NOI growth to continue translating directly into DPU growth as new completions and acquisitions stabilize.

    05

    Debt Management and Interest Rate Outlook

    The LTV remains healthy at 24.3%, well within the management's comfort range of 30-35%. While the cost of debt slightly increased to 8.15% due to the ROFO acquisition, the company has already refinanced part of this debt at a 1% lower interest cost. Management anticipates a further 50-60 bps reduction in debt costs in the coming quarters as they refinance upcoming maturities in a softening interest rate environment.

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