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Smartworks Coworking adds ₹235 crore in contracted rental revenue; stock in focus

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has added ₹235 crore in incremental contracted rental revenue through expansion mandates from existing clients, including Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies. The company also reported a net profit in Q1, and its shares are set to be in focus on Monday.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 24, 2026 Published 1d ago

Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd. has added ₹235 crore in incremental contracted rental revenue through expansion mandates from existing clients, including Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies, across multiple cities. The figure reflects leasing rental revenue with engagement tenures of up to 60 months, as reported by The Economic Times, and builds on the company's ₹5,400 crore contracted rental revenue base disclosed as of June 30, 2026, according to both CNBC TV18 and The Economic Times.

CNBC TV18 noted that the expansion mandates include clients from Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies, as well as large Indian conglomerates, highlighting continued demand from the existing customer base. The Economic Times provided more detail on the client profile, naming a global leader in engineering and technology services—a subsidiary of a Fortune India 500 company—the India IT services arm of a Forbes 2000 company, and a Fortune 500 global infrastructure consulting firm among the clients. Several of these clients are building advanced technology and AI capabilities out of their India centres, the report added.

The Economic Times quoted Neetish Sarda, Founder and Managing Director of Smartworks, as saying: "Our large, fully managed campuses are built for scale, so businesses can expand seamlessly within the same campus, without the disruption of relocating, refitting or searching for space across the city. That is a decisive advantage for organisations growing at pace."

Financial performance

Smartworks reported a net profit of ₹13 crore for the first quarter, compared to a loss of ₹5 crore in the same period of the previous year, according to CNBC TV18. Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹546 crore, rising 44% from ₹379 crore in the June quarter of the previous cycle. EBITDA increased by 43.5% to ₹346 crore in the fourth quarter from ₹241 crore in the previous year. The company's margin contracted slightly to 63.3% from 63.5% in the year-ago period, CNBC TV18 reported.

The Economic Times added that 92% of Smartworks' revenue is derived from enterprise clients, and 35% comes from multi-city clients. The company has secured its expansion pipeline in prime locations for FY27 and FY28, and partially for FY29. As of June 30, 2026, Smartworks had a total secured footprint of 16.9 million sq. ft. across 70 centres in 15 cities in India and Singapore.

Market reaction

CNBC TV18 reported that shares of Smartworks Coworking Spaces settled 2.21% higher at ₹523 on Friday, and the stock has gained nearly 4% so far in 2026. The shares are expected to be in focus on Monday, August 24, following the announcement of the incremental contracted rental revenue.

How each outlet told it

CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes the cash value of the additional rental revenue and notes that the stock is 'in focus', linking the business development to market reaction. It omits details about client identities and long-term pipeline. — Market-oriented and factual, with a focus on financial metrics and stock price movement rather than strategic narrative.

Facts Included:

Shares of Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd. will be in focus on Monday, August 24, after the company added ₹235 crore in incremental contracted rental revenue through expansion mandates from existing clients.
The additional rental revenue builds on Smartworks' ₹5,400 crore of contracted rental revenue as of June 30, 2026.
Expansion mandates include clients from Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies, as well as large Indian conglomerates.
For the first quarter, the company reported a net profit of ₹13 crore compared to a loss of ₹5 crore in the first quarter of the previous year.
Revenue for the quarter under review stood at ₹546 crore, rising 44% from ₹379 crore in the June quarter of the previous cycle.
EBITDA increased by 43.5% to ₹346 crore in the fourth quarter from ₹241 crore last year.
Smartworks' margin contracted 63.3% from 63.5% in the year-ago period.
Smartworks Coworking Spaces shares settled 2.21% higher at ₹523 on Friday.
The stock has gained nearly 4% so far in 2026.

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The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes the incremental contracted rental revenue figure (Rs 235 crore) and frames it as a growth story via client expansions across multiple cities. It omits any reference to stock movement or financial results. — Promotional and confident, supported by the founder's quote emphasizing a 'decisive advantage' and the company's strategic position.

Facts Included:

Smartworks added Rs 235 crore of incremental contracted rental revenue through expansion mandates from existing clients including Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies, across multiple cities.
The value reflects leasing rental revenue with engagement tenures of up to 60 months.
Builds on the Company's Rs 5,400 crore contracted rental revenue base disclosed as of June 30, 2026.
Quote from Neetish Sarda, Founder and Managing Director, Smartworks: “Our large, fully managed campuses are built for scale, so businesses can expand seamlessly within the same campus, without the disruption of relocating, refitting or searching for space across the city. That is a decisive advantage for organisations growing at pace.”
Clients include a global leader in engineering and technology services - a subsidiary of a Fortune India 500 company, the India IT services arm of a Forbes 2000 company, and a Fortune 500 global infrastructure consulting firm.
Several clients are building advanced technology and AI capabilities out of their India centres.
92% of Smartworks’ revenue is derived from enterprise clients.
35% of the Company’s revenue comes from multi-city clients.
The Company has secured its expansion pipeline in prime locations for FY27 and FY28, and partially for FY29.
As of June 30, 2026, Smartworks had a total secured footprint of 16.9 million sq. ft. across 70 centres in 15 cities in India and Singapore.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimSmartworks has added Rs 235 crore of incremental contracted rental revenue through expansion mandates from existing clients including Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies, across multiple cities.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC, CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe Rs 235 crore incremental contracted rental revenue reflects leasing rental revenue with engagement tenures of up to 60 months.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe additional rental revenue builds on Smartworks' Rs 5,400 crore of contracted rental revenue as of June 30, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC, CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
ClaimNeetish Sarda, Founder and Managing Director of Smartworks, said: "Our large, fully managed campuses are built for scale, so businesses can expand seamlessly within the same campus, without the disruption of relocating, refitting or searching for space across the city. That is a decisive advantage for organisations growing at pace."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe clients include a global leader in engineering and technology services - a subsidiary of a Fortune India 500 company, the India IT services arm of a Forbes 2000 company, and a Fortune 500 global infrastructure consulting firm.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
ClaimSeveral clients are building advanced technology and AI capabilities out of their India centres.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
Claim92% of Smartworks' revenue is derived from enterprise clients.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
Claim35% of Smartworks' revenue comes from multi-city clients.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
ClaimSmartworks has secured its expansion pipeline in prime locations for FY27 and FY28, and partially for FY29.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
ClaimAs of June 30, 2026, Smartworks had a total secured footprint of 16.9 million sq. ft. across 70 centres in 15 cities in India and Singapore.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
ClaimSmartworks reported a net profit of Rs 13 crore in the first quarter, compared to a loss of Rs 5 crore in the first quarter of the previous year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
ClaimSmartworks reported revenue of Rs 546 crore for the quarter under review, rising 44% from Rs 379 crore in the June quarter of the previous cycle.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
ClaimSmartworks' EBITDA increased by 43.5% to Rs 346 crore in the fourth quarter from Rs 241 crore in the previous year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
ClaimSmartworks' margin contracted to 63.3% from 63.5% in the year-ago period.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
ClaimSmartworks Coworking Spaces shares settled 2.21% higher at Rs 523 on Friday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe stock has gained nearly 4% so far in 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
ClaimShares of Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd. will be in focus on Monday, August 24, after the company added Rs 235 crore in incremental contracted rental revenue through expansion mandates from existing clients.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: CNBC TV18, The Economic Times 17 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24