Upfront project costs weigh on net profit
The real estate developer delivered a strong top-line performance as construction activity gathered pace across its major residential developments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Total income jumped 37% year-on-year to Rs 536 crore from Rs 392 crore in Q1 FY26. Operating profit also saw a healthy bump, with EBITDA surging 70% to Rs 70 crore and operating margins expanding to 13%.
However, net profitability took a noticeable hit due to higher upfront setup expenses, early-stage marketing outlays, and rising interest costs associated with launching new project phases. Profit Before Tax prior to exceptional items fell 29% year-on-year to Rs 15 crore compared to Rs 21 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Net profit for the period stood at Rs 13.43 crore. Management noted that these initial launch costs are typical for early project stages and expects profitability to normalize as construction crosses critical revenue-recognition milestones later in the year.
Home sales and collections hit strong pace
While net earnings faced short-term pressure, actual property sales showed robust momentum. Booking values more than doubled to Rs 700 crore, marking an impressive 129% jump from Rs 306 crore recorded in the same period last year. This sharp growth was driven by sustained buyer demand across its flagship project portfolios, including TenX Habitat and The Address by GS.
Customer cash collections also picked up significantly, rising 47% year-on-year to Rs 550 crore compared to Rs 374 crore in Q1 FY26. These strong cash flows provide the firm with solid liquidity to fund ongoing construction without relying heavily on fresh debt.
Partnership-led growth powers expansion
A key highlight of the quarter was Raymond Realty’s shift toward a low-cost growth model by partnering with land owners instead of buying costly property outright. This joint venture model accounted for nearly two-thirds of the total property sales during the quarter.
The company’s overall housing project pipeline is now valued at roughly Rs 52,000 crore. This includes its 100-acre flagship land in Thane worth Rs 25,000 crore, alongside eight joint venture developments worth Rs 27,000 crore, featuring major upcoming projects in Parel and Kandivali.Also read: How Adani’s $125 billion capex boom is creating new winners on Dalal Street
Management retains bright full-year guidance
Despite the market reaction to the quarterly profit dip, management expressed confidence in its growth plans for the rest of the financial year. The company backed its full-year targets, expecting strong double-digit growth in pre-sales and revenue as new project launches kick into higher gear. Analysts point out that Raymond Realty’s balance sheet remains on firm ground, with manageable debt levels and plenty of cash in hand to complete its upcoming residential pipelines comfortably.
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