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Hubtown Limited has announced robust operational performance for the full year ended FY26, demonstrating strong momentum in the real estate sector. The company reported impressive financial metrics for FY26, showcasing significant growth in both presales and collections. These figures reflect the strong demand for Hubtown's premium residential and commercial properties across its key markets.
Metric: FY26 Performance Presales: Rs.4,382 crore Collections: Rs.1,910 crore
For Q3 FY26, the company achieved notable operational metrics including area sold of 0.55 msf across 224 units, generating presales of INR 20,859 Mn and collections of INR 6,182 Mn. The nine-month period ending FY26 showed cumulative area sold of 0.88 msf across 479 units, with presales reaching INR 36,033 Mn and collections of INR 15,069 Mn. The company has scheduled a comprehensive investor presentation for May 01, 2026, highlighting key operational achievements and business developments.
Equity Shareholders and Unsecured Creditors Meetings
In a significant regulatory development, Hubtown Limited has informed BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding the convening of meetings of Equity Shareholders and Unsecured Creditors of the Transferee Company in connection with the proposed Scheme of Arrangement for the merger of Saicharan Consultancy Private Limited with Hubtown Limited. This follows the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench's order dated April 09, 2026. In compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has also published newspaper advertisements of the meeting notices in The Free Press Journal (English) and Navshakti (Marathi). Both meetings are to be held through video conferencing (VC) or other audio visual means (OAVM) on Friday, June 05, 2026.
Meeting Details: Equity Shareholders Unsecured Creditors Meeting Date: Friday, June 05, 2026 Friday, June 05, 2026 Time: 11:00 A.M. (IST) 03:00 P.M. (IST) Mode: VC / OAVM VC / OAVM
Additionally, a separate meeting of Unsecured Creditors of the Transferor Company (Saicharan Consultancy Private Limited) will be held in physical mode at Hubtown Seasons, Chembur (East), Mumbai on Friday, June 05, 2026 at 01:00 P.M. The Hon'ble NCLT has appointed Mr. Sushil Kumar Agarwal, IRS (Retd.), as the Chairperson of the Meetings, and Mr. Ketan Dand (Membership No. F5288), Practising Company Secretary, as the Scrutinizer for the Meetings.
E-Voting Schedule
Persons entitled to attend and vote at the meetings may vote through remote e-voting prior to the date of the meeting or vote in person through e-voting at the respective meetings. Since the meetings are being held through VC/OAVM, physical attendance will not be permitted and the facility for appointment of proxies will not be available. The cut-off dates and remote e-voting periods for the respective meetings are as follows:
Parameter: Equity Shareholders Meeting Unsecured Creditors Meeting Cut-off Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Remote E-voting Start: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 at 09:00 A.M. (IST) Tuesday, Oct 02, 2026 at 09:00 A.M. (IST) Remote E-voting End: Thursday, June 04, 2026 at 05:00 P.M. (IST) Thursday, June 04, 2026 at 05:00 P.M. (IST)
Key Merger Details
The Board of Directors had initially approved the Scheme of Arrangement on February 14, 2025, under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. The merger aims to consolidate ownership in Rare Townships Private Limited (RTPL), a subsidiary developing the "Rising City" project in Ghatkopar East, Mumbai. Saicharan Consultancy Private Limited holds 21.17% equity shares in RTPL, while Hubtown holds 66.93%. The proposed merger involves a share entitlement ratio of 648 equity shares of Hubtown Limited for every 1 equity share of Saicharan Consultancy Private Limited. The appointed date for the scheme is April 01, 2025. The Scheme, if approved by the Equity Shareholders and Unsecured Creditors at their respective meetings, will be subject to the subsequent sanction of the Hon'ble NCLT and such other approvals, permissions, and sanctions of regulatory or other authorities as may be necessary. The merger is expected to provide administrative and operational rationalization, promote organizational efficiencies, and achieve economies of scale.
Business Portfolio Overview
Hubtown Limited operates as one of the largest real estate developers of premium residential apartments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The company maintains a diversified portfolio spanning multiple segments including residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Key ongoing projects include premium developments in prime Mumbai locations such as 25 Downtown in Mahalaxmi, 25 West in Bandra West, and 25 South in Prabhadevi.
Project: Location Carpet Area (msf) Sales Value (INR Mn) 25 Downtown: Mahalaxmi 3.67 51,000 25 West: Bandra West 0.54 7,080 25 South: Prabhadevi 0.96 55,860
Debt Overview
The company's proforma debt as of December 31, 2025, stands at INR 50,745 Mn, representing a 40% reduction from INR 84,214 Mn. The debt reduction has been achieved across various lender categories including banks, NBFCs, domestic funds, HNIs, and foreign funds. Hubtown has a robust launch pipeline including Breach Candy Residential in Mumbai, 25 Vistas in Thane, and 25 Estates Weekend Homes in Khalapur, with total potential carpet area from upcoming projects standing at approximately 33.02 msf.
Hubtown Limited has informed stock exchanges that it does not fall under the category of 'Large Corporate' as defined by SEBI's regulatory framework, making certain fund raising disclosure requirements non-applicable to the company.
Regulatory Compliance Clarification
In a formal communication dated April 16, 2026, to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Hubtown Limited clarified its position regarding SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 dated November 26, 2018. The circular pertains to fund raising by issuance of debt securities by large entities.
The company specifically stated that it does not fulfill criteria number (iii) of para 2.2 of the said circular, which determines the classification of a 'Large Corporate' entity.
Non-Applicability of Disclosure Requirements
Due to its non-classification as a Large Corporate, Hubtown Limited confirmed that the disclosure and compliance requirements mentioned in para 4.1 of the SEBI circular are not applicable to the company. The regulatory framework requires specific disclosures from large corporates when raising funds through debt securities, but these obligations do not extend to entities that fall outside the defined criteria.
Parameter Details SEBI Circular Reference SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 Circular Date November 26, 2018 Subject Matter Fund raising by debt securities issuance Company Classification Not a 'Large Corporate' Disclosure Requirement Not applicable
Official Communication Details
The disclosure was formally communicated to both major stock exchanges where the company's shares are listed. The communication was digitally signed by Chief Financial Officer Sunil Mago and Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Shivil Kapoor on April 16, 2026.
This clarification ensures regulatory transparency and keeps stakeholders informed about the company's compliance status regarding SEBI's fund raising regulations for large entities.
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