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- FY27 pre-sales guidance reduced to ~₹2,200 crores (from ₹2,500 crores previously)
Event Participants
Executives
2 Varun Gupta (Director), Vikash Dugar (CFO)
Analysts
5 Ankit Shah (White Equity Investment Advisors), Chetan Thakkar (M3 Investment), Kunjal Agarwal (Arihant Capital), Rohit Balakrishnan (ithoughtpms), Rohan Joshi (Individual Investor)
Financials & KPIs
| Metric | Reported | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Value | ₹358 crores (Q1) | Moderated vs the exceptionally strong preceding quarter, with 3.6 lakh sq ft sold across 34 units |
| Collections | ₹409 crores | +6% YoY, reflecting sustained customer confidence and strong collection efficiency |
| Average Realization | ₹9,923/sq ft | +37% YoY, driven by favorable product mix and pricing resilience |
| Revenue from Operations | ₹107 crores | vs ₹293 crores YoY, impacted by timing of project handovers (Q1 driven by Ashiana Nitara, Jaipur) |
| Operating Cash Flow | ₹121 crores | vs ₹108 crores YoY, reflecting strength in collections and working capital management |
| Land Acquisition | 28.55 acres at Wadgaon Marvel, Pune | Largest ever senior living land buy; est. sellable area ~20 lakh sq ft; potential sales value ~₹1,800 crores |
| NCD Redemption | ₹31.25 crores redeemed | 25% of original issue to ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund redeemed during quarter |
Geographic & Segment Commentary
Senior Living: Q1 bookings moderated, but segment remains insulated from broader demand fluctuations. Senior living comprised 23% of portfolio mix in Q1 vs ~10% five years ago. Management targeting ₹1,500 crores pre-sales from senior living by FY30 (vs ₹570 crores in FY26) and aims for ~₹10,000 crores GDV in the segment over time.
Regular Housing (Gurgaon, Jaipur, Biwadi): Facing some inventory shortage, impacting near-term pre-sales traction. The Ashiana Aroham Phase 3 launch in Gurgaon (expected Q3-Q4 FY27) will be critical for hitting FY27 guidance. The premium/elite segment was 36% of portfolio mix in Q1.
Pune (New): Acquired 28.55 acres at Wadgaon Marvel for a senior living project with est. 20 lakh sq ft sellable area, ~₹1,800-2,000 crores potential sales value, and expected absorption of 2-3 lakh sq ft per annum over 7-10 years.
Chennai (Aranya): Location-level operating leverage visible: sales and marketing costs dropped from ~8% to 4-5% of revenue.
Company-Specific & Strategic Commentary
Land Acquisition & Expansion: Largest-ever land acquisition (28.55 acres, Wadgaon Marvel Pune) for senior living; structured via NCDs with 6% revenue share to mimic ~25% equity participation by seller. Bangalore (Kanakpura Road) senior living project in advanced documentation; team already deployed for launch readiness.
Balance Sheet Discipline: NCD redemption of ₹31.25 crores commenced despite lower quarterly revenue, demonstrating cash flow strength. Net cash position of ₹785 crores at FY26. No dividend capital outflow planned; management will retain capital for compounding.
Capital Deployment: Budget of ~₹800 crores total deployment for land/business development in FY27, including ~₹180 crores already invested in Q1, across all discussed deals.
ROE Strategy: 15% ROE set as long-term floor (achieved on reported basis in FY26). FY27 expected to hit ~20% ROE driven by margin expansion in premium projects. Strategy focuses on growing senior living to reduce cyclicality of earnings.
Guidance & Outlook
| Metric | Guidance / Outlook | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-sales (FY27) | ~₹2,200 crores (confident) | FYTD pre-sales at ₹859 crores through July; H1 exit expected at ₹1,050-1,100 crores. Big launches (Aroham Phase 3, Gurgaon) in H2 |
| Revenue (FY27) | ~₹2,000 crores | Based on delivery schedule in investor deck; OC for ₹532 crores worth of projects (Anmol Ph 3, Amara Ph 1) received in mid-July, pushing revenue to Q2 |
| ROE (FY27) | ~20% (reported) | Driven by better margins from premium products and operating leverage; 15% to be the long-term floor |
| Senior Living Pre-sales (FY30) | ~₹1,500 crores | Management targeting ~25% CAGR over long term from low base (₹570 crores in FY26) |
| Capital Deployment (FY27) | ~₹800 crores | For land acquisitions and business development; includes Wadgaon Marvel and deals under discussion |
Risks & Constraints
| Risk | Context |
|---|---|
| Pre-sales Dip | Management openly acknowledged possible dip in pre-sales in FY27/FY28 due to lack of inventory in key markets (Gurgaon, Jaipur, Biwadi). Mitigation: capital shift to senior living, new land acquisitions. |
| Revenue Timing Volatility | Quarterly revenue recognition is dependent on OC receipt timing, causing lumpy reported numbers (e.g., ₹107 crores in Q1 vs ₹2,000 crores annual guidance). Management advises looking at annual figures. |
| Land Acquisition Delays | Bangalore BC project documentation pending; active conversations in Jamshedpur, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune. Management expects Bangalore transactions to close in Q3 FY27, but timing is uncertain. |
| Economic Softness | Sector entered FY27 on moderated note with global economic uncertainties and cautious homebuyer approach weighing on demand. Demand outlook remains positive medium-to-long term. |
Q&A Highlights
Pre-sales Guidance and Launch Pipeline
- Question: Q1 bookings suggest a back-ended year vs full-year guidance. Which launches drive H2? What gives confidence in FY27 guidance? (Rohan Joshi, Individual Investor)
- Answer: FYTD pre-sales at ₹859 crores through July (Ashiana Amara launch was strong); H1 exit expected at ₹1,050-1,100 crores. Aroham Phase 3 in Gurgaon is the critical H2 launch (Q3/Q4). (Varun Gupta)
- Clarification: FY27 guidance is ~₹2,200 crores (corrected from ₹2,500 crores). (Varun Gupta)
ROE Trajectory and Long-term Growth
- Question: With margins significantly increasing, is 20%+ ROE fair for this year? How to grow from ₹2,200-2,300 crores pre-sales level? (Rohit Balakrishnan, ithoughtpms)
- Answer: Yes, FY27 should hit ~20% ROE; that's the goal. The strategic floor is 15% ROE long-term. Pre-sales may dip for a couple of quarters, but senior living (targeting ₹1,500 crores by FY30) will drive growth. Aim for ₹3,400 crores pre-sales medium-term, ~₹10,000 crores GDV in senior living. (Varun Gupta)
- With a growing capital base, earnings must grow for ROE to sustain; focus is on compounding net worth. (Varun Gupta)
ROE vs. Margin Structure
- Question: Earlier highlighted 20%+ ROE, now 15% long-term goal. What changed? What levers get to 15%? (Chetan Thakkar, M3 Investments)
- Answer: 15% has always been the long-term minimum rate target; FY26 achieved 15% reported ROE. This year should hit 20%. Target ~30% gross margin at project level, 18% PBT, 12% SG&A. Levers: pricing power in senior living, premiumization, operating leverage at company and location level. (Varun Gupta, Vikash Dugar)
Business Development Pipeline
- Question: Apart from Bangalore, any other business development near closure? (Ankit Shah, White Equity)
- Answer: Active in Jamshedpur (small deal, hopefully soon), Chennai, Mumbai, Pune. Bangalore on Kanakpura Road is in advanced stages; expect closure in Q3 FY27. (Varun Gupta)
Wadgaon Marvel Acquisition Details
- Question: What are the payback assumptions and absorption phase on the ₹1,800 crore Vadgaon project? Why NCD funding given ₹785 crores net cash? (Khurshi Solanki, Individual Investor)
- Answer: 20 lakh sq ft project, ~₹9,000-10,000/sq ft realization → ₹1,800-2,000 crores. Expected absorption ~2 lakh sq ft/year (10-year development) or 3 lakh sq ft/year (7-year). NCD structure mimics seller's 25% equity participation with 6% revenue share; seller wanted partial stake. Launch expected H2 FY27-28. (Varun Gupta)
Land Deployment Budget
- Question: What capex is expected for FY27-28 on near-completion acquisitions? (Himanshu, Individual Investor)
- Answer: Total deployment budget ~₹800 crores in FY27 including ~₹180 crores already deployed. IFC capital partnership was with residential only; platforms fully exhausted, no active agreement, but in discussions for future. (Varun Gupta, Vikash Dugar)
Operating Leverage Model
- Question: How do operating leverage and cyclicality dynamics work across projects and geographies? What's the low/high of pre-sales cycle? (Nikhil, Individual Investor)
- Answer: The intent is to make 15% ROE a floor through structural products like senior living. Operating leverage plays out at company level (fixed costs), location level (marketing costs declined from 8% to 4-5% in Chennai), and through larger projects where approvals/designing are one-time. (Varun Gupta, Vikash Dugar)
Key Takeaway
Ashiana Housing reported Q1 FY27 booking value of ₹358 crores (vs exceptionally strong Q4 FY26) with collections up 6% YoY at ₹409 crores and average realization up 37% at ₹9,923/sq ft. Reported revenue of ₹107 crores was depressed by OC timing; ~₹2,000 crores annual revenue guidance stands. Management confirmed FY27 pre-sales guidance of ~₹2,200 crores with FYTD at ₹859 crores through July, supported by H1 exit of ₹1,050-1,100 crores and Aroham Phase 3 launch in H2. Strategic focus remains on senior living—largest-ever land acquisition in Pune (₹1,800 crores GDV) and Bangalore project nearing closure—with ₹800 crores FY27 capital deployment budget. ROE target for FY27 is ~20%, with 15% set as long-term floor. Risks include potential pre-sales dip from inventory shortages and lumpy revenue recognition; management advises annual perspective and expects earnings growth to sustain ROE compounding through the senior living pivot by FY30.