PRE SALES GROWTH
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Sector like Auto is expected to be in the limelight as OEMs would release their monthly auto Sales number," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal.
Low unsold housing stock makes room to absorb slower pre-sales growth
The tier I residential real estate inventory in India's top eight cities remains manageable, with a quarter-to-sales ratio of 11, lower than the six-year high of 13. Pune and Bengaluru have favorable unsold stock levels, while Mumbai and Chennai face high inventory build-up. Despite strong pre-sales and housing launches in FY24, the absorption rate remains comfortable. Pre-sales for tier-1 players grew 71% on-year in March. Collections increased by 29%, although leverage remains high. The gross debt to collections ratio slightly rose to 2.4x in FY24.
Peak XV, Steadview, and Think Investments line up to fund jewellery retailer Bluestone in pre-IPO round
Jewellery retailer Bluestone is in talks with Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, and Think Investments for a $100 million pre-IPO round. The investment is expected to value Bluestone at around $900 million pre-money.
Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting with industry chambers on June 20
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget consultations with industry chambers on June 20 for the 2024-25 fiscal budget presentation in July.
Passenger vehicle sales steady; two-wheeler segment to lead growth: Arnab Banerjee, Ceat
Quarter one is a strong marketing spend quarter for us because we advertise on the IPL, we are there on the World Cup as well, we have launched a new campaign for higher rim size premium tyres. So, there will be some pressure on the margin, but we will try to manage it in a narrow band across the quarter.
From party ender to party soul: Tequila now fastest-growing alcohol segment in India
Tequila, once a party staple involving a lick of salt, a shot, and a lime wedge, is evolving. It's now sipped neat, on the rocks, with soda, or in diverse cocktails, becoming India's fastest-growing alcohol segment. Sales nearly doubled to 123,000 cases in the last year and have more than tripled since 2019, driven by changing drinking habits and new product launches.
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Bluestone may turn unicorn in pre-IPO funding round
This funding round will more than double ominchannel jewellery retailer Bluestone's valuation from around $450 million in September 2023. Bengaluru-based Bluestone’s pre-IPO round is seeing interest from new and existing investors, encouraged by the Tata Group’s CaratLane deal where Titan bought out the founder’s (Mithun Sacheti) stake last year.
Realty developer TARC reports highest ever pre sale and collection in FY24
Realty developer TARC Ltd achieved record pre sales of Rs 1,612 crore and collections of Rs 415 crore for FY24. The revenue was driven by strong demand in luxury residential properties, especially in Delhi and Gurugram. TARC Kailasa in Central West Delhi, with a revenue potential of Rs 4,000 crore, has seen positive response, with Phase I already sold out. TARC Tripundra, with a revenue potential of over Rs 1,000 crore. The company plans to launch a new project in Gurugram with a total revenue potential of Rs 2,600 crore.
Puravankara Q4 Results: Loss narrows to Rs 7 crore YoY; revenue shoots up 112% YoY
The firm has launched 12 projects with a saleable area of 9.47 million square feet, reinforcing its expansion into high- potential micro-markets for the fourth quarter (Q4FY24) ending March 31, 2024.
Pre-owned car market expected to touch 1.09 cr units by FY28: Report
India's pre-owned car market, as per the Indian Blue Book report, is expected to expand to 1.09 crore units valued at USD 73 billion by FY28, with budget buyers predominantly seeking quality cars for upgrading to a new pre-owned vehicle.
V-Mart expects to grow 18-19% this year, says Lalit Agarwal
Lalit Agarwal, Founder & MD of V-Mart Retail, aims for 18-19% growth in a value-driven retail sector. Improved footfalls and consumer demand in smaller towns are observed. Efforts focus on providing best products, prices, and catering to Gen Z preferences. The Limeroad acquisition's impact on online burn and future scale-up plans are under scrutiny.
Charting the global economy: US inflation eases; rescue package for China property crisis
Soft retail sales, manufacturing signal cooling demand. As Biden hiked tariffs, China's economic recovery shifted to manufacturing.
JSW Steel sees highest-ever sales volume in FY24, guides for further growth
The country’s largest steel-maker has guided for consolidated steel production of 28.40 million tonne, and saleable steel sales of 27 million tonne this year.
Signature Global to launch projects worth Rs 16,000 crore in FY25: Chairman Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal
Realty developer Signature Global aims for Rs 10,000 crore pre-sales in FY25 and to be debt-free by 2026. The company reported 112% growth in pre-sales to Rs 7,720 crore for FY24, exceeding guidance. With launches worth Rs 16,000 crore planned for the fiscal, they are actively seeking acquisitions and expanding their portfolio.
Strong sales growth for entry-level two-wheelers in H2 of FY24; big relief for automakers
The trend continued in April, driven by an improvement in income levels thanks to healthy economic growth, making the automobile industry bullish of a sustained recovery in the twowheeler segment and sparking green shoots of recovery in small car sales.
Signature Global reports 112% growth in pre-sales
The company reported robust growth in the revenue and net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 on the back of strong pre-sales booking and higher realisations.
Macrotech Developers to invest Rs 3,500-4,000 cr this fiscal to acquire land parcels
Realty firm Macrotech Developers Ltd plans to invest Rs 3,500-4,000 crore this fiscal to acquire land for housing projects and capitalize on the increasing demand for residential properties. The company aims for a 60:40 mix of owned land and joint development agreements, with a target of 10,000 apartment deliveries this year.
Not in 'rat race' to be top builder in terms of sale bookings, says Macrotech Developers MD
When asked about the reason for setting a conservative sale bookings guidance considering that few players posted more than Rs 20,000 crore pre-sales in FY24 itself, Lodha told PTI, "We are not in any rat race and neither our shareholders are bothered about any such rat race." "We want to achieve consistent growth. Consistent growth and predictable growth with low leverage is very important and that is our business model," he said.
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Bikes will retake pre-covid peak in two years: TVS
Two-wheeler sales in India are expected to surpass pre-Covid peak this fiscal year or next, according to Sudarshan Venu, managing director at TVS Motor Company. The Indian economy is in a "good situation" with inflation under control, which will drive consumption going forward. TVS Motor is planning to launch multiple products to grow faster than the market, including a slew of electric vehicles (EVs) at varied price points to cater to diverse customers.
Ajmera Realty Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 44% YoY to Rs 103 crore; sales value sees two-fold jump
Real estate developer Ajmera Realty & Infrastructure has reported 44% on-year increase in net profit for the financial year 2023-24 at Rs 103 crore on the back of robust growth in bookings.
DLF sells apartments worth Rs 5,590 crore within days of launch
Luxury segment housing (apartment priced Rs 4 crore and above) has recorded 10% Y-o-Y growth in Jan-Mar 24 across the top seven cities, with Mumbai witnessing highest number of sales with more than 1,300 luxury units in Q1 2024.
Construction equipment sales rise 26% to 1,35,650 units in FY24: ICEMA
India's construction equipment industry saw a 26% increase in sales to 1,35,650 units in the 2023-24 fiscal, thanks to the government's infrastructure-led growth agenda. The Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA) reported that the industry sold 1,07,779 units in the previous fiscal year. The government's infra-led growth agenda and pre-election impetus on projects in the pipeline triggered positive growth in all five major construction equipment segments.
In FY25, Godrej Properties hopes to build on strong operating momentum of last year: Pirojsha Godrej
Godrej Properties anticipates strong growth in FY25, leveraging active business development in key markets. The real estate company is also going to focus on timely customer cash collections and maintaining debt levels between 0.5 to 1 band for sustained growth. Godrej says: "we are kind of mid-cycle now so that we will have another good year of real estate demand ahead."
Max Estates projects FY25 pre-sale proceeds to more than double
Pre-sale refers to the sale of properties before they are constructed, a common practice in the real estate sector. The company is on track to launch the National Capital Region’s first intergenerational residential community in the July-September quarter of 2024, with a revenue potential of Rs 4,000 crore.
Realty developer Tarc Ltd reports 200% growth in pre-sales
The fourth quarter of FY2023-24 witnessed exceptional sales, with TARC Limited recording sales amounting to Rs 1,281 crore. This staggering growth of over 600% on a year-on-year basis can be attributed largely to the success of the recently launched project, TARC Kailasa, located in New Delhi.
Sunteck Realty records 26% on-year rise in January-March pre-sales
The developer’s collections for the quarter grew to Rs 296 crore taking its total collections for the financial year to Rs 1,236 crores, the company said in a release.
Keystone Realtors Jan-Mar pre-sales at Rs 843 crore, up 78% on-year
Keystone Realtors saw significant growth, with pre-sales reaching Rs 843 crore for the quarter and Rs 2,266 crore for the financial year 2023-24. The company also emphasized strong Business Development performance under Boman Irani's leadership.
India's motorcycle and scooter sales likely crossed pre-Covid levels in FY 23-24
Industry estimates show domestic two-wheeler sales rose about 13% to 18.4-18.5 million units in FY24. Petrol-powered models comprised more than 95% of the total sales at about 17.5 million units.
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