| Experienced management and strong brand presence in Navi Mumbai
MSPL incorporated in the year 2019, is a part of Mahaavir Group, having an established operational track record of over three decades. MSPL is engaged in developing residential real estate development projects, primarily in Navi Mumbai, and is promoted by Mr. Omprakash Chhajer, who possesses more than three decades of varied experience across sectors like textile trading, manufacturing of edible oil, and real estate. He is supported by his son, Mr. Mohnish Chhajer, and a team of experienced professionals in managing day-to-day operations. The company currently has three ongoing projects - Mahaavir Exotique Phase II, Aikyam (joint development with Today Royal Group), and Mahaavir Amber. The company also plans to launch Mahaavir Exotique Phase III in FY2027, for which RERA approval is yet to be received by the company. The extensive experience of the promoters has enabled MSPL to establish a healthy relationship with the contractors and the material suppliers. Acuité believes that, supported by its extensive experience of the promoters and established execution capabilities, the company is well-placed to complete and deliver its ongoing projects in a timely manner.
Healthy sales momentum across projects
The construction of Mahaavir Exotique Phase I has been fully completed ahead of schedule by February 2026 (originally scheduled for completion by December 2026), with 96.78% of inventory sold as on 31st March, 2026. Moreover, the sales momentum across the ongoing projects - Mahaavir Exotique Phase II, Aikyam, and Mahaavir Amber remained healthy, supported by a steady inflow of customer advances. The combined inventory sold under Mahaavir Exotique Phase II and Aikyam stood at 83.53% as on 31st March, 2026, against 44.38% as on 31st December, 2024. In Mahaavir Amber, sales remained moderate, with 25.79% inventory sold vis-à-vis 38.98% cost incurred as on 31st March, 2026. Further, as on 31st March, 2026, the company has outstanding receivables estimated at Rs. 120 Cr. to Rs. 130 Cr. from sold inventory and an additional Rs. 80 Cr. to Rs. 90 Cr. from unsold units, which are expected to be realized in the near to medium term. Acuité expects MSPL’s established execution track record and market presence to continue supporting steady sales momentum and collections.
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| Exposure to Project Execution, Demand and Implementation Risks
Project execution risks persist for Mahaavir Exotique Phase II and Mahaavir Amber, wherein around 45% and 61% of the cost are yet to be incurred in the near to medium term. Demand risk is also associated with all the ongoing projects - Exotique Phase II, Aikyam, and Amber, given the balanced inventory yet to be sold coupled with the fragmented, unorganized nature of the Navi Mumbai real estate market, which heightens competitive pressure. Additionally, all projects are exposed to implementation risk with scheduled completion by FY2028. The proposed launch of Mahaavir Exotique Phase III in FY2027 further adds exposure to execution, demand, and implementation risks. The funding structure also exhibits a relatively higher reliance on customer advances, increasing susceptibility to delays in collections and customer payment behaviour. The company’s ability to command favourable realizations remains crucial. Acuité believes that timely project execution and timely realization of receivables will remain a key rating sensitivity over the medium term.
Susceptibility to Real Estate Cyclicality and Regulatory Risks
The real estate industry in India is highly fragmented, with most of the real estate developers having a city-specific or region-specific presence. Further, the risks associated with the real estate industry are cyclical in nature and directly linked to drops in property prices and interest rate risks, which could affect the operations. Given the high level of financial leverage, the high cost of borrowing prevents the real estate developers from significantly reducing prices to boost sales growth. Moreover, the industry is also exposed to certain regulatory risks linked to stamp duty and registration tax, directly impacting the demand and thus the operating growth of real estate players.
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