Embassy Developments Aims for 2.5x Sales Growth on Rising Housing Demand
New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) Realty firm Embassy Developments Ltd (EDL) is poised for a major sales surge, with bookings expected to skyrocket two-and-a-half times to Rs 5,000 crore this fiscal. This growth is fueled by robust housing demand and the company's strategic focus on new projects and legacy project completions.
In an interview with PTI, EDL Managing Director Aditya Virwani highlighted that the company's business activities have gained significant momentum following the acquisition of Indiabulls Real Estate (IBREL). According to Virwani, the company has already sold properties worth approximately Rs 2,000 crore in the first nine months of the fiscal year.
Virwani expressed confidence that EDL will achieve an additional Rs 3,000 crore in sales during the current quarter, driven by the launch of new residential properties in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and sustained sales in existing projects. Last fiscal, Embassy Developments reported sales of Rs 2,031 crore, up from Rs 1,838 crore in 2023-24.
The company's current strategy involves a dual focus: completing legacy housing projects and launching new ones. To expedite construction activities across ongoing projects, EDL raised equity funds last year. Last week, Virwani announced a significant investment of Rs 7,000 crore in the Mumbai market to build three new luxury housing projects and complete three ongoing properties.
EDL is set to launch three new projects in the MMR, specifically in Juhu, Worli, and Alibaug. The company anticipates generating more than Rs 12,000 crore in revenue from these new projects. The Embassy Citadel project in Worli will feature 316 units and is expected to generate nearly Rs 9,000 crore in revenue. The Juhu project will consist of 50 units, with an estimated revenue of Rs 3,000 crore. The Alibaug project will include 111 units, projecting a revenue of Rs 400 crore.
Apart from these new launches, EDL will also invest in the completion of three legacy housing projects in the MMR, comprising around 5,000 units. This comprehensive approach underscores the company's commitment to meeting the growing demand for high-quality housing in key markets.
Bengaluru-based Embassy Group has three listed firms: EDL, WeWork India, and Embassy Office Parks REIT. Established in 1993, the Embassy Group has developed approximately 75 million square feet of saleable area, primarily in office spaces. EDL, formerly Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd, is a leading real estate company with a significant presence in Bengaluru, MMR, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Indore markets.
With its robust pipeline of new and ongoing projects, Embassy Developments is well-positioned to capitalize on the strong housing demand and solidify its position in the Indian real estate market.