Chairman's Message
Dear shareholders and friends of SOBHA,
As we commemorate 30 Years of Passion at Work, we reflect on decades of precision,
quality and trust that have underpinned SOBHA's growth. Our heritage of meticulous
delivery has set an enduring standard. Through this consistency, SOBHA has come to define
the experience of luxury, craftsmanship, and precision. This ethos has helped us drive
sustained performance, navigate market shifts and build lasting relationships.
India's rise as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies has created the
environment in which SOBHA has steadily grown. Structural reforms, rapid urbanisation, and
policy continuity have fuelled a housing up-cycle that we have met with disciplined
execution. This positions us to contribute meaningfully as India moves toward becoming the
world's third- largest economy by 2030. Our process-driven systems ensure we are equipped
to meet this demand. Our backward-integration approach, refined over 30 years, delivers
consistency across excellence, cost control and timeliness.
In FY25, we launched eight projects totalling 8.76 million sq ft and maintained a
delivery run-rate of 7.21 million sq.ft of developable area. Timely handovers enabled
accelerated collections, resulting in the highest-ever operating cash inflow of Rs.61.84
Bn. This empowers our strategic investments and upcoming launches.
With this financial strength in place, our commitment to fulfilling homebuyer
aspirations remains unwavering.
In FY25, homes priced Rs.3 crore and above accounted for 45% of our sales value. This
demand spans both established and emerging markets, with our Rs.3-5 crore offerings in
Kochi, GIFT City, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru receiving strong off-take. The
ultra-premium Rs.5 crore-plus category alone contributed 29% of our sales mix. Average
price realisation rose 22.8% to Rs.13,412 per sq ft.
These accomplishments-and the confidence they inspire-set the stage for a disciplined
year of reflection and progress. Our focus on process-driven systems, innovation and
customer-centricity has been the bedrock of our journey. These pillars have led us to
expand our horizons, set new records and draw inspiration from our achievements. We chose
a demanding path, fully aware of its challenges. It is this unwavering commitment to
uncompromising standards that led SOBHA to become the first Indian real estate company to
earn ISO 9001 certification in 1998.
From delivering India's largest monolithic structure- the Global Education Center (GEC
II) at Infosys, Mysuru in 2009-to executing the world's thinnest shell structure at the
JSVK Convention Centre in Bengaluru in 2024, we have continually redefined the frontiers
of timeless construction. In 2015, we installed India's largest on-site precast plant at
Sobha Dream Acres, accelerating construction by 20%-a testament to our innovation-first
approach.
SOBHA Museum-India's first experience centre of its kind-captures our end-to-end
standards journey and reflects the transparency of our processes, reinforcing the
confidence customers place in us. SOBHA Academy-India's only in-house training centre
within the real estate industry-builds deep expertise to uphold our exacting standards.
Our backward-integration model is not merely a Harvard case study; it is the foundation
of who we are and what propels us. Our business framework-with in-house manufacturing
units, a complete design-to- delivery format, 1,456 compliance checkpoints and detailed
protocols-comes with its own challenges.
At times, unforeseen global and economic forces have tested even the most rigorous
operations.Yet our unwavering adherence to this integrated approach and
no-shortcuts-to-quality ethos has ensured we continue to deliver with consistency and
distinction.
Beyond our business achievements, SOBHA's foundational purpose compels us to uplift the
communities we serve. Guided by the 'Joy of Giving', our CSR arm educated over 1,170
underprivileged children and delivered free healthcare to more than 33,450 individuals in
the past year. The "1,000 Families, 1,000 Homes" initiative, launched in 2022,
has already handed over 230 homes, free of cost, to deserving families. This commitment
complements our financial discipline, underscoring a balanced pursuit of profit and
purpose.
SOBHA's public listing in 2006-through an IPO oversubscribed 126x-marked a pivotal
moment in our journey. In FY 2025, we raised Rs.20 billion through a rights issue that
once again reflected strong market trust. We thank our shareholders for their unwavering
support in making this a success. Today, we stand as a zero net-debt enterprise. The
capital strength, supported by fresh equity totalling Rs.45.6 billion, positions us to
pursue future growth opportunities.
Our values, beliefs, and consistent practice of these principles ensure we continue to
earn customer and investor confidence.
Today, SOBHA stands as India's most trusted and admired real estate brand. As we build
on this foundation, FY26 will see us deepen our presence in core markets while
strategically entering new ones, including Mumbai and Greater Noida. As we look to the
years ahead, our drive to innovate and excel remains steadfast. We thank our shareholders,
customers, and partners for their confidence; together, we carry our passion forward into
the decades to come.
Mr. Ravi PNC Menon
Chairman, SOBHA Group