Track2Realty-Agencies: While the promoters of realty firms in India are wary of selling stake and instead choosing institutional placement programme (IPP) over share auction to bring down holding to comply with regulatory norms, Bangalore-based Puravankara Projects has also plans to raise around Rs 450 through IPP route.
Bangalore-based real estate developer Puravankara Projects net profit rose 173 per cent to Rs 46.05 crore during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal.
Last year, net profit stood at Rs 20.89 crore during the corresponding quarter.
Puravankara Limited, (5th best Indian real estate brand as per Track2Realty BrandXReport 2022-23), has recorded a strong sales performance in 9MFY24 with a sales value of INR 3,967 crores, an increase of 89 per cent compared to INR 2,100 crores in 9MFY23.
Puravankara Limited in the second quarter (Q2FY24) ending September 30, 2023 has reported sales of INR 1,600 crore, an increase of 102% Y-o-Y. Sales volume for the quarter stood at 2.01 msft, up by 89% Y-o-Y with a strong collection of INR 879 crore (+70% Y-o-Y).
The Indian economy grew at 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to the data shared by National Statistical Office. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained its GDP growth forecast of 6.5 per cent for FY 2023-24. The real estate sector is expected to expand to $5.8 trillion by 2047, contributing 15.5 per cent to the GDP from an existing share of 7.3 per cent, a joint report by Knight Frank and National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) indicates.
On Puravankara’s future plans he said, “We will continue to work towards expanding our market share,and we are excited to announce that in Q3FY23 the group has achieved increased revenue from projects by 77%, increased collection from operations by 87% from construction and delivery against the similar quarter in the previous year. This is supported by increased sales and new launches of over 4.11 msft in 9MFY23 with the last quarter of the current financial year adding another 2.17 msft. Our per Sq. Ft. of debt on under construction area has reduced by 49% from INR 2,524 to INR 1,291 over the last four years.
In an exclusive interview, Abhishek Kapoor, CEO of Puravankara said,”What is the value of a real estate? If you look at this quarter number compared to the last quarter number then my delivery is lesser. But next quarter again you will see a swing because next quarter and next to next quarter we have delivery in the pipeline. This year so far we have delivered 600 units but in the next two quarters we will deliver more than double; about 1500 units. So, that will factor in our revenue realisation. What is relevant for our business is our sales number & pre-sales number that has gone up to Rs 1300 crore for the first half of the year. It is all about the new accounting norms (IND AS 115),” says Kapoor.
Puravankara has recorded highest ever first quarter sales of INR 513 crores from ongoing projects, area sold stood at 0.69 msft. Profit After Tax for Q1FY23 at INR 35 Crore up 258% qoq. Operating inflows stood at INR 667 Cr up 16% qoq.
Corporate governance is a core principle that cuts through the entire value chain of Puravankara, claims Abhishek Kapoor, CEO of Bengaluru-based company. In an exclusive interview with Track2Realty, he shares how transparency, integrity and respect are central to the company’s internal and external stakeholder relationships. Puravanakara has also established a strong ESG framework that guides the decisions as a business and a responsible corporate citizen. Excerpts of the interview:
Puravankara has closed its targeted AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) of INR 750 crore (including a green shoe option of INR 250 crore). The company targets the final close of the Fund by September 2022. The Fund will invest in a mix of plotted developments and mid-sized mass housing projects under the ‘Purva Land’ and ‘Provident Housing’ brands.