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    NBCC

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    Construction·13 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    NBCC delivered a strong quarter characterized by record-breaking order inflows and a massive expansion of its order book to over ₹1 lakh crore. The company is pivoting from business acquisition to aggressive execution, particularly in stressed real estate (Amrapali, Supertech) and redevelopment projects. Despite temporary execution headwinds in Delhi-NCR due to NGT construction bans, management remains highly bullish on margin expansion and top-line growth for FY26.

    Highlights

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    • Consolidated order book crossed the ₹1,00,000 crore milestone, providing multi-year revenue visibility.

    • Standalone Q3 Revenue reached ₹2,048 crores, up 7% YoY, while PAT grew 37% YoY to ₹129 crores.

    • Historical business secured in FY25 reaching ₹47,150 crores on a consolidated basis as of February 10, 2025.

    • Awarded ₹9,137 crores of work in Amrapali Phase 2 in January 2025, the highest ever in a short period.

    • Assigned ₹9,445 crores of stressed real estate projects from Supertech (16 projects) in Q3.

    • Successfully sold 1,233 units in Amrapali 'Aspire Gold Homes' via e-auction for ₹3,216 crores.

    • Management guided for a 25% to 35% revenue growth over the next 2-3 years driven by execution ramp-up.

    Concerns

    1
    • NGT Construction Ban in Delhi-NCR

    Key financials

    Metrics

    5

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    3
    • Revenue (Standalone)
      ₹2,048 Cr
      YoY+7.0%
    • PAT (Standalone)
      ₹129 Cr
      YoY+37%
    • Order Book (Consolidated)
      ₹1.00L Cr

    Consolidated 9M

    2
    • Revenue
      ₹7,430 Cr
      YoY+16%
    • PAT
      ₹375 Cr
      YoY+37%

    Segment breakdown

    Project Management Consultancy (PMC)
    62% Order Book Share6% 9M Revenue Growth
    Redevelopment
    38% Order Book Share
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    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue
    ₹12,000 - ₹13,000 crores
    High
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue
    ₹15,000 - ₹16,000 crores
    Medium
    Revenue
    Real Estate Sales Potential (Ghitorni)
    ₹8,000 crores
    Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    6% - 6.5%
    Medium
    Other
    Order Inflow
    ₹25,000 crores
    High

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    NGT Construction Ban in Delhi-NCR

    Pollution-related construction bans severely impacted execution in Q3, leading to only 1.2% growth in the PMC segment.Management acknowledged

    high

    Land Litigation

    10 acres of the 32-acre Ghitorni land parcel are under dispute with the state government.Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Execution Bottlenecks

    Analysts questioned the single-digit growth in PMC; management attributed it to temporary environmental bans rather than structural issues.Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific names of pipeline projects worth ₹25,000-30,000 crores were withheld for competitive reasons.

    Q&A highlights

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    “Some projects 3 years only. Amrapali projects, 3 years. Supertech projects also we have committed within 3 years... nowadays, we are awarding all the contracts less than 2 years or maximum 2 years only.”

    Investors were concerned about the long gestation of the ₹1 lakh crore order book; management clarified a faster execution cycle for PMC and stressed assets.

    asked by Sumeet Rohra

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Order Book Milestone and Inflow Momentum

    NBCC has achieved a historic consolidated order book exceeding ₹1,00,000 crores. In the current financial year alone, the company has secured ₹47,150 crores in new business as of early February. This massive inflow is driven by large-scale redevelopment projects and the assignment of stressed real estate assets like Supertech, which alone accounts for ₹9,445 crores across 16 projects.

    02

    Stressed Real Estate Pioneer Status

    The company is positioning itself as a specialist in delivering relief to homebuyers in stalled projects. Following the Amrapali model, NBCC has been assigned the Supertech projects where it will act as a PMC agency earning an 8% fee. In January 2025, the company awarded ₹9,137 crores of work for Amrapali Phase 2, marking one of the fastest and largest work awards in its history.

    03

    Redevelopment Model as a Growth Engine

    Management highlighted the self-sustaining nature of their redevelopment model, where government land is leveraged to generate surplus funds for construction. This model currently comprises 38% of the order book. NBCC is in talks with state governments like Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh to replicate the Delhi redevelopment success, viewing this as a major future growth vertical.

    04

    Monetization of High-Value Land Parcels

    The Ghitorni land parcel in South Delhi represents a significant value-unlock opportunity. While the book value is only ₹2 crores for 32 acres, management estimates a sales potential of ₹8,000 crores over the next 3-4 years. Construction on the undisputed 22-acre portion is slated to begin next year, with expected profit margins of 30-40% on this specific development.

    05

    Execution Challenges and Margin Outlook

    Q3 execution was hampered by NGT construction bans in the Delhi-NCR region, limiting PMC revenue growth to 1.2%. However, management expects to catch up in Q4, targeting ₹4,000 crores in standalone revenue for the final quarter. Operating margins are expected to improve by 50-100 bps annually as fixed overheads are spread over a rapidly increasing turnover base.

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