Q1FY27 Results Show Revenue Uptick and Robust Sales Surge
Suraj Estate Developers Limited, a Mumbai-based real estate firm focusing on redevelopment projects in South-Central Mumbai, reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 2026. Total income increased by 10% year-on-year to ₹146 crore, up from ₹133 crore in the same period last year, according to the company's earnings call transcript. EBITDA grew by 9% to ₹55 crore from ₹50 crore, with a margin of approximately 5%. Profit after tax rose by 7% to ₹23 crore from ₹21 crore.
Consolidated figures for the quarter showed a net profit of 9 crore, up 5% from 3 crore in Q1FY26. Revenue from operations stood at 7 crore, a 2% increase from 5 crore. Finance costs increased to 4 crore from 7 crore, while depreciation remained flat at 1 crore, and tax expense rose to 5 crore from 2 crore.
Sales Momentum and Operational Highlights
The company reported a 74% surge in sales value to ₹141 crore for the quarter, with sales area climbing 74% to 28,834 square feet from 16,524 square feet in the year-ago period. Collections, however, declined to ₹86 crore from ₹115 crore.
Two key operational developments accompanied the sales figures. Suraj Estate acquired a land parcel in Dadar West at a total cost of ₹18 crore, with a development potential of 18,000 square feet and an estimated GDV of around ₹100 crore, strengthening its near-to-medium-term pipeline in its core market. The company's commercial development, Suraj One Business Bay, in Mahim, has seen about 33% of its inventory sold since launch. According to the earnings call, management targets selling an additional 1 lakh square feet in this project during the year, with overall pre-sales guidance for the portfolio set at ₹700 crore.
Launch Pipeline and Future Projects
Management outlined a launch pipeline of approximately ₹1,600 crore for the full fiscal year FY27. This includes a pipeline of ₹240 crore in Q2, including Suraj Nova in Mahim with an estimated top line of ₹180 crore; ₹800–₹880 crore in Q3, featuring Suraj One Business Bay Phase 2 (₹800 crore) and Shivteerth (Shivaji Park, ₹80 crore); and ₹480 crore in Q4 across three projects.
Balance Sheet and Debt Position
As of June 2026, net debt stood at ₹614 crore, with gross debt of 94 crore and cash and equivalents of 03 crore. Management attributed the debt levels to capital deployment for business development, strategic acquisitions, and project investments aimed at strengthening the pipeline in South-Central Mumbai. The company's unsold inventory stood at ₹950 crore, comprising ₹841 crore in commercial space 4 lakh sq ft) and ₹109 crore in residential units (22,000 sq ft).
Company Background and Outlook
The company has been involved in real estate since 1986, completing over 45 projects with a developed area exceeding 09 lakh square feet in the South-Central Mumbai region. It has 13 ongoing projects with a developable area of 54 lakh sq ft and a saleable RERA carpet area of 57 lakh sq ft, and 18 upcoming projects with estimated carpet area of 46 lakh sq ft. The company focuses primarily on value luxury, luxury segments, and commercial segments, and is now venturing into residential real estate development in the Bandra sub-market.
Commenting on the performance, Mr. Rahul Thomas, Whole-time Director, said that Q1FY27 marked a quarter of healthy operational progress, supported by resilient customer demand and continued momentum across its core South-Central Mumbai markets. He noted healthy growth in sales value and sales area, reflecting robust absorption across residential and commercial portfolios.
Compliance and Outlook
The results were disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and were signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Mukesh Kumar Gupta. The Company did not declare a dividend for the quarter.Looking ahead, the company expects to sustain its momentum, particularly with its launch pipeline and new acquisition positioning in Dadar West. The Bandra sub-market remains a new venture for the firm, with two balance conveyances pending and estimated premiums between ₹300 crore and ₹350 crore for the entire parcel as part of its redevelopment projects.