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In the earnings call for Q4 FY26, DLF Limited management provided a positive outlook characterized by strong performance across various sectors of the business. Key highlights include:

1. Record collections of over INR 13,500 crores for the fiscal year, reflecting a 15% year-over-year growth, leading to a cash surplus generation of over INR 7,700 crores, up by 25%.

2. The net cash position at the end of FY26 stood at INR 14,155 crores, with approximately INR 11,200 crores in RERA escrow accounts.

3. The development business achieved zero gross debt as part of their commitment to prudent financial management.

4. New sales bookings for the year amounted to INR 20,143 crores, primarily driven by successful launches in Gurugram and Mumbai, with Q4 contributing sales of INR 3,967 crores.

5. The rental portfolio encompasses 50 million square feet with an impressive occupancy rate of 95%. The rental business reflects robust growth, with expectations of mid-teen growth in Net Operating Income (NOI) and a projected 20-25% CAGR over the next 4-5 years.

6. The board has recommended a 33% increase in dividends to INR 8 per share, underlining their commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Management reiterated their sales guidance of INR 20,000 crores for FY27 and maintained optimism about the pipeline, suggesting that substantial launches in Gurugram and potential projects in Goa will support their goals.

They expect to maintain margins corporately, with a robust cash flow generation expected to continue, potentially enhancing shareholder returns, and are also open to opportunistic acquisitions in the land bank as circumstances allow.

Question: My first question is with respect to the cash flows first. There seems to have been some increase in marketing brokerage cost for the quarter and also overheads. How should one think about these trends?
Answer: The marketing brokerage costs rise is due to our collections hitting milestones, leading to increased payouts. This spike should be viewed in the context of the full year rather than quarterly. Overheads may reflect year-end provisions, but overall, we expect them to stabilize moving forward.

Question: And from the taxation perspective also, should one think that you've been getting the benefit of tax refunds, is that era largely over or"¦?
Answer: We have recognized deferred tax assets from past accumulated losses, so the tax refund benefits will remain for this year. We're not anticipating a significant reduction in these flows in the foreseeable future.

Question: How should one think about the launch pipeline for this year?
Answer: We have a robust launch pipeline of about INR 20,000 crores, primarily focused on Gurugram, Mumbai, and Goa. We're optimistic about these projects and expect successful launches in the near future.

Question: And what should be the exit rental for FY27 or DCCDL separately and for the rest of DLF assets?
Answer: We anticipate total rentals to be around INR 8,200 crores. Interestingly, this figure could have been significantly higher had global events not impacted demand.

Question: Just a couple of details on the project pipeline that we were just discussing. So how is the timing looking?
Answer: The Arbour Senior Living is set to launch within the next few months. The Dahlias Experience Centre should be ready around Diwali, featuring a unique presentation that has never been done before in the country.

Question: Where do you see this setting given the current pace of FCF generation?
Answer: Our dividend strategy heavily relies on Cyber City's contributions. Considering our growing cash flows, we expect a continued positive trajectory for dividends moving forward, although we do not provide specific guidance.

Question: We have already a product like Camellias. So what is the price per square foot of a ready product like Camellias compared to an under-construction product like Dahlias?
Answer: Currently, Camellias is priced between INR 80 to 150 crores while Dahlias has rapidly caught up in terms of pricing, with some units nearing parity. Dahlias is averaging around INR 135 crores per sale, showing substantial growth.

Question: I think we are launching the second phase of Westpark this year, what after that?
Answer: Westpark represents a long-term plan for us with over 5 million square feet to be developed. We are actively exploring new opportunities in and around this geography to expand our presence in Mumbai.

Question: Any thoughts there on the land bank?
Answer: Most of our land bank is marketable. We're strategically timing launches to ensure we achieve the best pricing, especially given the rapidly changing market conditions.

Question: Can you provide an update on Moti Nagar Delhi project's second phase?
Answer: The Moti Nagar second phase will not launch this fiscal year. We're waiting for necessary infrastructure improvements. The next phase could launch by FY '28.

These are detailed responses reflecting the main discussions and answers from the Q&A section in the DLF Limited earnings transcript.