• The document is a transcript from the Q2 and H1 FY26-27 Earnings Conference Call held on November 05, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
  • The purpose of the event was to discuss the company's financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, and provide key operational and business updates.
  • The call was moderated by Ms. Deepali Kumari from Arihant Capital Markets Ltd. Management participants were Mr. Parth Chhajer, Joint Managing Director, and Mr. Udit Kasera, Chief Financial Officer.
  • The transcript was attached to the regulatory filing and is also available on the company's website at https://www.asl.net.in/investors.php.
  • The call included a standard disclaimer that it may contain transcription errors and that the company assumes no responsibility for them.

Financial Highlights (H1 FY27)

  • Operating Revenue: INR 265 crore (9% YoY growth)
  • EBITDA: INR 56 crore
  • EBITDA Margin: 20.97%
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): INR 20.3 crore
  • PAT Margin: 7.68%

Financial Highlights (Q2 FY27)

  • Operating Revenue: INR 133 crore (9% YoY growth)
  • EBITDA: INR 28 crore (down 7% YoY, up 1.5% QoQ)
  • EBITDA Margin: 21%
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): INR 10.6 crore
  • PAT Margin: 7.92%
  • Net Worth: INR 475 crore
  • Net Debt: INR 827 crore
  • Unsecured Loans: INR 435 crore

Operational Highlights (Q2 FY27)

  • Sales Bookings: 236 units (2.2 lakh sq. ft.) valued at INR 173 crore
  • Average Price Per Sq. Ft.: INR 7,822 (vs. INR 7,500 in Q1 FY27)
  • Average Price Per Unit: INR 73.15 lakh
  • Collections: INR 154.5 crore

Operational Highlights (H1 FY27)

  • Sales Bookings: 457 units (4.52 lakh sq. ft.) valued at INR 345.8 crore
  • Average Price Per Sq. Ft.: INR 7,650 (vs. INR 7,500 in H1 FY26)
  • Average Price Per Unit: INR 75.6 lakh
  • Collections: INR 316 crore
  • Unsold Ready Inventory: 275 units valued at INR 53 crore

Key Project & Business Updates

  • Signed an agreement with ITC Hotels Limited on September 24, 2026, to develop a 227-room luxury hotel (including 44 suites) under the Mementos by ITC brand at the World Villas project in Chowk.
  • The hotel will be built on a 10-acre land parcel within the 90-acre World Villas development. It is expected to have one of the largest banqueting facilities in the region.
  • The project is based on a management contract model; Arihant will own the property, and ITC will manage and operate it.
  • Construction is expected to take about 3 years, with revenues anticipated to start from FY30 onwards.
  • Progress continues on the Club 10 Gymkhana, with the first slab started and over 800 memberships gathered.
  • A 108-key budget hotel is also planned, and the company is in talks to finalize an operator shortly.

Management Guidance & Commentary

  • FY27 Revenue Guidance: Targeting 20% growth for the full financial year.
  • FY27 EBITDA Margin Guidance: Targeting margins upwards of 25% for the full year.
  • Cost of Debt: The current blended cost is ~13%, expected to reduce to ~12.5% by end-FY27.
  • Demand Outlook: Management noted steady demand, with buyers moving up the price ladder. The mid-income segment (INR 50 lakh - INR 1.5 crore) is performing well.
  • Project Launches: More launches are planned in Panvel for Q3 and Q4 to boost pre-sales.

Question & Answer Takeaways

  • The decline in Q2 pre-sales was attributed to a planned focus on existing inventory, with more launches scheduled for H2.
  • Raw material costs have increased 4-5% over the last 8-9 months.
  • The Shilphata JV is structured as an 86% (Arihant) / 14% (landowner) area sharing agreement.
  • The Town Villas project now has a total saleable area of ~58 lakh sq. ft. with a GDV of ~INR 4,800 crore. Its launch is pushed to the next financial year.
  • The company's total land under development is 320 acres.
  • Annuity income from the hotel and Gymkhana is expected to start contributing from FY30.

Additional Notes Section

  • The document was an attachment to a regulatory filing submitted to BSE and NSE, containing the full transcript of the earnings conference call.
  • The filing included financial data and operational metrics as disclosed during the call.
  • The transcript contained a standard disclaimer noting it may contain transcription errors.