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In the Q2 FY '26 earnings transparency call held by Sobha Limited on October 18, 2025, management provided a positive outlook on the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives. The operations saw a significant sales value of INR 3,981 crores for the first half of the year, reflecting an increase of 30% year-over-year. For Q2 alone, sales reached INR 1,902 crores, comprised of 770 homes, with an average price realization of INR 14,028 per square foot.

Management highlighted the intention to launch 8 to 9 million square feet of new projects over the financial year, aiming to catch up from earlier delays attributed to external and internal challenges. They confirmed a robust residential pipeline amounting to 15.96 million square feet across 13 projects in 9 cities. Additionally, management anticipates project completions to accelerate, targeting at least 5.5 million square feet in the current financial year.

Financially, there was a record collection of INR 2,046 crores in Q2, with INR 3,824 crores for the half-year representing a robust growth of 30.9%. The company holds a net cash position of INR 751 crores, providing a strong foundation for future investments. Expected future cash flows from ongoing and forthcoming projects are estimated at INR 22,867 crores, with projected cash flow from new launches expected to reach INR 7,100 crores.

Management also addressed potential margin improvements, expressing confidence that with the increased pace of project completions and operations, margins could reach their previous highs. Expected project-level gross margins are currently around the 20% mark, with aspirations to progress towards 30% as new projects come online. This strategic focus on operational efficiency and growth opportunities reinforces management's optimism for the upcoming quarters.

Q&A Section Summary

Q1: Sucrit D. Patil: As you scale in a market that's becoming more price-sensitive, what execution challenges do you foresee in balancing design quality and customer experience?
A1: I believe our backward integration in design and execution gives us an edge. While inflationary pressures impacted us from 2021 to 2024, we expect stability to help us manage costs and deliver on time, enhancing customer satisfaction. We're focused on building effective execution teams to support this growth.

Q2: Sucrit D. Patil: How are you planning to protect margins with rising input costs?
A2: We closely monitor costs due to our backward integration. We take immediate price escalations when raw material costs rise, helping us maintain margins. This real-time cost management is key to profitability.

Q3: Pritesh Sheth: What contributed to sustained sales at Townpark this quarter?
A3: The strong demand in Townpark stemmed from its larger project scale and community appeal, drawing end-users. Ticket sizes between INR2-3 crores resonated well, and our marketing efforts significantly influenced sales.

Q4: Pritesh Sheth: What actions are you taking to improve sales velocity for your Gurgaon projects?
A4: We've made organizational changes to align our sales approach and are observing a positive trend in end-user demand. We expect this to yield better results in the second half.

Q5: Biplab Debbarma: If your large launches materialize, can you surpass INR10,000 crores in presales this year?
A5: We aim for INR8,500 crores in presales, acknowledging that while we wish to exceed this target, we are being cautious due to market dynamics and geographic spread.

Q6: Biplab Debbarma: Are approval-related issues resolved for project Magnus, mitigating risks for future launches?
A6: The restructuring of the local authority caused delays, but now that processes are in place, we don't foresee significant delays affecting our planned launches.

Q7: Girish Choudhary: Why are your margins lower despite good revenue recognition?
A7: This quarter's margins were affected by provisions for ground rent and increased costs. However, we expect better margins as we complete ongoing projects with higher EBITDA.

Q8: Dhruvesh Sanghvi: How is business development progressing amid growing competition?
A8: We are exploring land acquisitions carefully and strategically, ensuring that we maintain margin integrity while meeting future demand. Current acquisition costs are high, but our established presence allows us to identify opportunities prudently.

Q9: Abhinav Sinha: What are your plans for NCR projects?
A9: We plan to launch three projects in NCR totaling about 3.5 million square feet in the second half.

Q10: Parikshit Kandpal: How do you see your margins improving in FY26 and FY27?
A10: We expect margins to improve significantly, likely reaching EBITDA margins in the high 20s to low 30s as we complete high-margin projects. Specific estimates will be clearer closer to year-end.

This summary captures key inquiries and detailed responses from Sobha Limited's Q2 FY '26 earnings conference call regarding their market strategies, sales performance, and financial outlook while adhering to character limits and ensuring clarity.