The country’s largest real estate firm came into focus on Monday after the company announced plans to invest around Rs 40,000 crores in the housing sector.
Stock Performance
With a market capitalization of Rs 1.7 lakh crore, the shares of DLF Ltd (NSE:DLF) opened nearly 3 percent higher at Rs 715 per share compared to the previous closing price of Rs 696.75. The stock retraced and was trading at Rs 706.20, marking a 1 percent increase from the previous close.
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What Happened
According to news agency PTI, DLF Group met with analysts in Gurugram last week to provide an update on its current business status and medium-term plans.
DLF, India’s largest real estate company has noted a Rs 40,000 crore investment over the next 4-5 years to develop housing and commercial projects.
About Rs 20,000 crore will be used to complete ongoing housing projects, mostly in Gurugram. Another Rs 20,000 crore will go towards developing commercial office and retail spaces in Delhi-NCR, Goa, and South India in the medium term.
Housing Business
DLF has launched various luxury projects, including The Dahlias, which has a revenue potential of Rs 35,000 crore. The company has already achieved Rs 19,187 crore in bookings in the first nine months of FY25, exceeding its annual sales target of Rs 17,000 .
Rental Business
Under the rental segment, most assets are managed by DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL), a joint venture between DLF and GIC. The company plans to expand its rent-generating commercial properties from 44 msf to 73 msf. Further, DLF’s rental properties have a 93 percent occupancy rate.
Company Overview
DLF Ltd is a leading real estate development firm in the nation. It owns several subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures. Its operations range from land acquisition to planning, executing, constructing, and marketing projects. Moreover, the company deals with leasing, power generation, maintenance services, hospitality, and recreational services, all of which support its real estate business.
Financials
When looking at the latest financial performance, the company reported a muted increase in revenue from Rs 1,521 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs 1,529 crore in Q3 FY25. This was accompanied by a massive 61 percent increase in net profits from Rs 656 crore to Rs 1,059 crore during the same period.
Written by Shwetha Sairam
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