Event Participants
Executives
2 K. P. Mahadevaswamy — Chairman & Managing Director, Anjeev Kumar Jain — Director Finance
Analysts
9 Ankita Shah, Daksh Malhotra, Girija Shankar, Hardik Chheda, Pankaj Kumar, Prem Luniya, Sumeet Rohra, Vasudev Ganatra, Venkatesh Subramanian
Financials & KPIs
| Metric | Reported | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone Revenue | ₹18,23 crore | +10% YoY; growth driven by redevelopment projects now contributing >60% of revenue |
| Consolidated Revenue | ₹22,60 crore | Dip attributed to HSCC subsidiary revenue decline and Maharashtra healthcare contract foreclosed (low 2% fee); standalone performance robust |
| Standalone EBITDA | ₹160 crore | +62% YoY from ₹99 crore; margin jumped to 8.77% due to marketing fees from Bharat Business Park sale and high-margin redevelopment mix |
| Standalone PAT | ₹151 crore | +32% YoY; margin expansion driven by high-value PMT/redevelopment projects |
| Standalone Order Book | ₹1,12,000 crore | PMC/EPC ~40%, redevelopment ~60% |
| Consolidated Order Book | ₹1,27,000 crore | Redevelopment-dominated mix; includes 5 GPRA colonies pending (₹30,000 crore) |
| Business Secured (Q1) | ₹1,600 crore | Odisha schools ₹253 cr, JNV campus ₹171 cr, Andhra Pradesh Bhavana ₹106 cr; post-quarter wins: Seychelles ₹620 cr, RBI Amravati ₹780 cr, Rajasthan schools ₹431 cr |
| Tenders Awarded (Q1) | ₹1,700 crore | Expect ₹18,000–20,000 crore new awards in next 2–3 quarters |
| Real Estate Pre-sales (FY27 target) | ₹500 crore revenue | Land, inventory, and construction-linked sales across 7G Para, Amrapalli, Africa Avenue, Vinayak Mandir, Sarojini Nagar |
| Cash Balance | ₹666 crore | As of June 30, 2026; reduction reflects capital deployment in business park tower and project seed money |
Geographic & Segment Commentary
Redevelopment (PMC + Marketing Fees): Redevelopment projects now contribute over 60% of total revenue and carry structurally higher margins via dual revenue streams — PMC fees (construction supervision) and marketing fees (sales of completed inventory). Balance work of ~₹10,000 crore under execution to be completed within two years. Bharat Business Park fully sold out in three auctions generating ₹10,000 crore; Africa Avenue residential auction (262 units, ~2,900 participants) postponed on technical issues, expected to conclude August 2026, generating ~₹5,600 crore. Amrapalli Phase 1: all 24 projects completed; Phase 2 in full swing with monolithic construction technology, one project at 20th floor; 4,000–4,500 of 8,800 units sold. Netaji Nagar GPOA handed over with ministries shifting; Navin Nagpur land acquisition at 400–450 acres of 1,000 acres with DPR near approval.
PMC/EPC (Government Projects): PMC segment grew 12% YoY; order inflow diversified across central and state government mandates including schools, JNV campuses, RBI Amravati, and housing in Seychelles. Management emphasized PMC work carries minimal balance-sheet risk (no infusion of own funds), though state government execution pace is slower than central government. HSCC subsidiary witnessed revenue dip due to merger-related transition and foreclosure of a low-margin Maharashtra healthcare contract, which management deliberately stopped to avoid losses.
CPSE REIT (Strategic Initiative): Board approved in-principle formation of a subsidiary SPV for the proposed CPSE REIT pursuant to the Finance Minister's Budget 2026 announcement. NBCC plans to transfer 75,000 sq ft of its rentable asset to the SPV as a starting point; discussions are underway with MTNL, ITI, BSNL, and other CPSEs. Management estimates the addressable portfolio under five to six CPSEs at ₹40,000–50,000 crore. REIT launch requires a considerable rentable portfolio to be gathered; no firm timeline committed.
HCC Merger: Board approved merger of HCC (wholly-owned subsidiary) into NBCC to combine execution strength with HCC's expertise, expected to create operational and financial synergies, enhance scale, diversify business opportunities, improve resource utilization, and support long-term stakeholder value creation.
Dubai Operations: Developer license obtained; land parcel purchased with ~66 housing units under construction. All design and local authority approvals secured; RFP floated for broker selection; construction tender planned for October 2026.
Company-Specific & Strategic Commentary
5 GPRA Colony Redevelopment (₹30,000 crore pipeline): Project under 5 GPRA scheme covering Lodhi Colony, Andrews Ganj, and other New Delhi colonies has cleared the Group of Ministers and PAB approvals; now awaiting cabinet approval. This self-sustainable redevelopment project is expected to be awarded imminently — management targets Q2/Q3 FY27 for order booking.
Order Inflow Guidance (₹50,000–60,000 crore FY27): Includes ~₹30,000 crore from 5 GPRA colonies plus ₹20,000–30,000 crore from state government mandates and PSU projects currently in advanced discussion. Management stated an order at final-stage discussion with a state government (name withheld) and expected "surprise news" within a month.
Supreme Court-driven Supertech Revival: Following Supreme Court clearance, NBCC awarded consultants for all 16 Supertech projects; balance-work tenders expected this quarter with construction revenue from next quarter. Management highlighted this as a turn-around story — a private builder's failure being resolved by a PSU, mirroring the Amrapalli success where 8,000 workers were employed and ₹2,000 crore GST paid.
Capital Deployment in Business Park Tower: NBCC purchased a tower at base rate of ₹39,100/sq ft (10% initial installment paid; construction-linked payment plan). Recent auction suggests appreciation to ₹55,000–66,000/sq ft floor-wise, implying significant unrealized gains and a future REIT-inclusion candidate once completed.
Guidance & Outlook
| Metric | Guidance / Outlook | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue FY27 | ₹16,000–17,000 crore | Management maintained commitment despite Q1 slow pace; backed by ₹10,000 crore balance work in 7G Para/Amrapalli to be executed in 18 months |
| Standalone Revenue FY27 | ₹13,000–14,000 crore | Driven by redevelopment execution pick-up from Q2 onwards |
| Consolidated Revenue FY28 | ~₹21,000 crore | Supported by Amrapalli Phase 2, JNK Satellite City, Navin Nagpur ramp-up |
| Consolidated Revenue FY29 | ₹24,000–25,000 crore | Real estate projects (Jatani, Gurgaon 37D) contributing profit from FY29; Delhi 37D launch expected Q2/Q3 FY27 |
| Consolidated PAT FY27 | ₹1,100–1,200 crore | PAT margin 6–6.5%; EBITDA margin 6.5–7% minimum; supported by marketing fees from upcoming auctions |
| Consolidated PAT FY28 | ₹1,300–1,400 crore | Execution-led growth with margin mix shift to redevelopment |
| Consolidated PAT FY29 | ~₹2,000 crore | Jatani and 37D profit contribution; Dubai project sales |
| Order Inflow FY27 | ₹50,000–60,000 crore | GPRA ₹30,000 crore + state/PSU projects; management confident, Q3 target for majority |
| Project Awards FY27 | ₹20,000–25,000 crore | Supertech ( |
Risks & Constraints
| Risk | Context |
|---|---|
| Award Delays / Regulatory Approvals | 5 GPRA colony project requires cabinet approval post-PAB; JNK took 1.5 years for state government clearance; Mahaprit (₹25,000 crore) delayed on approvals and funding. Management attributes delays to state government processes and statutory clearances (18–20 approvals per project), not company execution failure |
| Funding / Seed Money Requirements | Redevelopment projects require seed money until sales commence. Management addressed via MoU with HUDCO (₹3,500 crore arranged for Navin Nagpur land acquisition) and commercial auction proceeds (Bharat Business Park ₹10,000 crore). Cash balance reduced to ₹666 crore from ~₹6,500 crore due to capital deployment — a watch item for liquidity |
| Quarterly Revenue Lumpiness | Q1 seasonally slow; execution typically ramps post-Q1. HSCC subsidiary revenue dip from Maharashtra contract foreclosure added drag to consolidated numbers. Analysts flagged gap between Q1 run-rate and FY27 guidance; management reiterated commitment backed by ₹10,000 crore in near-term executable work |
| Execution Velocity vs. Order Book Potential | Order book of ₹1,27,000 crore requires ₹25,000–35,000 crore annual run-rate to execute over 4–5 years; current guidance is ₹16,000–17,000 crore. Concerns raised by analysts on conversion speed; management cites approvals, state government pace, and funding as gating factors |
| GRAAP (Delhi Construction Ban) | Analyst noted November–January construction restrictions in Delhi, which could impact execution; management stated this was factored into guidance |
Q&A Highlights
Order Inflow Timelines (5 GPRA & State Projects)
- Question: Large orders (~₹50,000 crore) have been delayed quarter after quarter; when will these materialize? (Venkatesh Subramanian, LogicTree)
- Answer: 5 GPRA is self-sustaining redevelopment — PAB cleared, awaiting cabinet approval; statutory approvals take time. Expect at least 1–2 contracts this quarter (Q2), all by Q3. State government discussions at final stage; ₹50,000–60,000 crore total for FY27. (Mahadevaswamy)
Margin Trajectory
- Question: Will margins sustain/improve given high-margin order mix? (Hardik Chheda, Lark)
- Answer: Margins will increase as redevelopment and PMT projects now contribute >60% of revenue. Guided PAT margin of 6–6.5% and EBITDA margin of 6.5–7% minimum. Q1 margin spike driven by marketing fees from Bharat Business Park sale; similar fees expected from Africa Avenue, Vinayak Mandir, Sarojini Nagar auctions, and 1% marketing fee on ₹4,000–5,000 crore Amrapalli inventory sales. (Mahadevaswamy)
Order Book Split & Real Estate Sales
- Question: What is the order book split between PMC and redevelopment, and the status of key projects? (Vasudev Ganatra, Nuvama)
- Answer: 60% redevelopment, 40% PMC. Africa Avenue: 262 units with
2,900 participants, auction postponed on technical issue, concludes August. Vinayak Mandir: September. Palanji: September–October. Bharat Business Park 100% sold (₹10,000 crore). Netaji Nagar: GPOA completed and handed over, ministries shifting. Amrapalli: Phase 1 complete (24/24 projects), Phase 2 at 20th floor (monolithic technology); 4,000–4,500 of 8,800 units sold. JNK: one tender in technical evaluation, five more (~₹3,500 crore) this month. Navin Nagpur: 400–450 acres acquired of 1,000 acres, DPR for cabinet approval. (Mahadevaswamy)
FY27 Revenue & PAT Confidence
- Question: Q1 run-rate (₹1,51 crore PAT) vs. ₹1,100–1,200 crore FY27 PAT guidance appears difficult — how will this be achieved? (Daksh Malhotra, Aadriv Global)
- Answer: Management has backup calculations; figures are conservative, not optimistic statements. ₹5,600 crore top-line from 7G Para (to be executed in <18 months) and ₹5,000–6,000 crore from Amrapalli alone = ~₹10,000 crore from two projects. Real estate profits from Jaipur property and other sales provide PAT buffer. Demonstrated track record — last three years' commitments met. (Mahadevaswamy)
HSCC Merger & Revenue Drag
- Question: How does the HCC merger help, and what is the impact of the Maharashtra contract exit? (Daksh Malhotra, Aadriv Global)
- Answer: HSCC was loss-making for ~30 years before NBCC acquisition (2018); now a Miniratna with ₹3,500 crore orders secured during COVID. Maharashtra contract quoted at 2% fee vs. 3–4% overheads — deliberately foreclosed to avoid losses; ~₹300 crore top-line impact absorbed, minimal profit impact. Merger combines execution strengths, improves resource utilization. (Mahadevaswamy)
Award Execution & ₹90,000 Crore Pending Projects
- Question: What's causing delays in awarding ~₹90,000 crore of won projects, and how much awards this year? (Ankita Shah, Elara Capital)
- Answer: Major drivers: Supertech (Supreme Court resolution now achieved, tenders upcoming), JNK (1.5-year approval cycle now through), Mahaprit (₹25,000 crore, funding and approval delays — expected Q3 resolution). Seed money is the main constraint for self-sustaining projects; MoU with HUDCO for state government funding (₹3,500 crore for Navin Nagpur). FY27 awards: minimum ₹20,000–25,000 crore. (Mahadevaswamy)
CPSE REIT Structure & Timeline
- Question: What is the ownership structure and timeline for the national REIT? (Pankaj Kumar, Kotak)
- Answer: SPV to hold NBCC's 75,000 sq ft rentable asset; discussions with MTNL, ITI, BSNL and other CPSEs to identify rentable assets — each CPSE to create its own SPV. NBCC to be natural partner for fit-out, refurbishment, and redevelopment. REIT will launch only after considerable portfolio is gathered; five to six CPSEs with ₹40,000–50,000 crore combined portfolio under discussion. Ownership: sponsor NBCC, units issued to CPSEs proportional to assets contributed. (Anjeev Kumar Jain)
Real Estate Sales Guidance & Cash Position
- Question: What is FY27 pre-sales target from own real estate, and current cash position? (Vasudev Ganatra, Nuvama)
- Answer: Three streams: land sale, inventory sale, construction-linked sales — revenue target of ~₹500 crore from real estate. Gurgaon 37D launch in Q2/Q3; Jatani shareholder agreement and consultant finalization this quarter; revenue from both projects post-Q2 FY29, but cash inflows earlier. Cash balance ₹666 crore as on June 30. (Anjeev Kumar Jain)
Dubai Operations Status
- Question: Update on Dubai operations? (Vasudev Ganatra, Nuvama)
- Answer: Developer license obtained; land parcel purchased; 66 housing units under design; all local authority approvals in place; broker RFP floated; construction tender expected October 2026. (Mahadevaswamy)
Key Takeaway
NBCC delivered a strong Q1 FY27 with standalone revenue of ₹18,23 crore (+10% YoY), EBITDA up 62% to ₹160 crore (8.77% margin), and PAT of ₹151 crore (+32% YoY), driven by margin-accretive redevelopment projects now exceeding 60% of revenue mix and marketing fees from the fully-sold Bharat Business Park (₹10,000 crore). The consolidated order book stands at ₹1,27,000 crore (60% redevelopment/40% PMC), with a ₹50,000–60,000 crore order inflow pipeline for FY27 led by the ~₹30,000 crore 5 GPRA colony project awaiting cabinet approval and state government mandates. Management reaffirmed FY27 guidance of ₹16,000–17,000 crore revenue and ₹1,100–1,200 crore PAT, backed by ₹10,000 crore of near-term executable work in 7G Para and Amrapalli, with FY28–29 revenue targets of ₹21,000 crore and ₹24,000–25,000 crore respectively. Strategic initiatives include the HCC merger, CPSE REIT SPV formation (targeting ₹40,000–50,000 crore portfolio), Dubai housing development, and Supertech revival post-Supreme Court clearance. Watch points remain execution velocity given Q1's slow start, conversion of the large award pipeline where Mahaprit (₹25,000 crore) persists as the notable laggard, and reduced cash balance of ₹666 crore amid project seed-money commitments.