Macrotech Developers Scales New Heights: Stellar Q4 Performance and Strategic Expansion

Macrotech Developers Limited, a prominent player in India’s real estate sector, has capped off a remarkable financial year with impressive results for Q4 FY2024. Their operational updates, released on April 05, 2024, reveal significant growth across key metrics, solidifying their position as a leader in the industry.

Pre-Sales Surge

Macrotech witnessed a phenomenal 40% year-on-year (YoY) jump in pre-sales during Q4 FY2024, reaching a staggering ₹42.3 billion. This figure not only surpasses their performance in the same quarter last year but also marks their highest quarterly pre-sales ever. Furthermore, for the entire fiscal year (FY24), pre-sales stood at a commendable ₹145.2 billion, again exceeding their previous annual record. This robust performance underscores the strong demand for Macrotech’s properties and validates their commitment to delivering consistent and predictable growth, exceeding their own guidance of achieving a 20% growth rate.

Robust Collections

Customer confidence in Macrotech is further reflected in its collection figures. In Q4 FY2024, collections reached ₹35.1 billion, representing a healthy 20% YoY increase. For the entire fiscal year, collections reached ₹112.6 billion, demonstrating a consistent and positive cash flow for Macrotech. This financial strength provides them with a solid foundation for future investments and project development.

Strategic Expansion and Market Diversification

Macrotech’s growth strategy extends beyond impressive sales figures. They displayed a clear focus on business development throughout the year. During FY2024, the company successfully added new projects with a cumulative Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹203 billion. These projects are strategically located across various micro-markets in key cities like Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, and Bengaluru, demonstrating their commitment to geographic diversification and catering to a wider customer base.

This expansion not only exceeds their own guidance of achieving a GDV of ₹175 billion but also positions them to capitalise on the growth potential of these dynamic real estate markets.

Financial Strength and Credit Rating Upgrade

Macrotech’s financial performance is further bolstered by its successful debt management strategies. Their strong operating cash flow generation, coupled with a recent equity raise, has enabled them to reduce their net debt significantly. As of March 31, 2024, their net debt stands at a mere ₹30.1 billion, representing less than 0.2 times their equity (net debt: equity ratio <0.2x).

This achievement signifies a significant improvement in their financial health and surpasses their goal of achieving a net debt-to-equity ratio of less than or equal to 0.5 times. Furthermore, their continuing robust financial fundamentals and a strengthened balance sheet have garnered them a credit rating upgrade from ICRA to ‘AA- (Stable)’. This signifies improved investor confidence and strengthens Macrotech’s position as a reliable player in the industry.

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