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House of Abhinandan Lodha to invest over Rs 1,250 crore in new land acquisitions across India in FY25

Money ControlMoney Control · 1y ago
House of Abhinandan Lodha to invest over Rs 1,250 crore in new land acquisitions across India in FY25
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Mumbai-based real estate firm The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HOABL) plans to invest over Rs 1,250 crore in acquiring more land across India by FY25. The majority of the investment will be in states where HOABL is already operational, such as Maharashtra, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. The company also plans to acquire new lands in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. HOABL aims to deliver 6 million square feet of development by December 2024, and have about 700 acres of development and an additional land bank of 1,000 acres by March 2025. The company also plans to develop projects in six more cities, including Amritsar, Khopoli near Mumbai, Nagpur, Varanasi, Shimla, and Vrindavan.

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Real estate majors are coming for the hotel industry bearing a ₹10,000-cr purse

LivemintLivemint · 1y ago
Real estate majors are coming for the hotel industry bearing a ₹10,000-cr purse
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Indian property developers are increasingly investing in the hospitality sector, attracted by its rapid growth and high yields. Prestige Estates Projects, for example, signed a deal with Marriott International to manage six of its upcoming hotel projects. Meanwhile, other developers such as D B Realty, House of Abhinandan Lodha, DS Group, and K Raheja Corp's Chalet Hotels have earmarked substantial budgets for hotel development and management. Major industry players like Hyatt Hotels Corp are also focusing on India's hospitality industry, particularly in the luxury segment. This surge in investment highlights the sector's "golden era" and the potential for sustained growth in the Indian hotel industry.

VerSe Innovation revenue jumps 88% in FY25; eyes profitability in H2 FY26

EntrackrEntrackr · 8d ago
VerSe Innovation revenue jumps 88% in FY25; eyes profitability in H2 FY26
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VerSe Innovation, the parent company of Dailyhunt and short-video app Josh, reported improved financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 2025. According to the firm’s press release, operating revenue grew 88% during the fiscal year, while EBITDA burn reduced by 20%. VerSe Innovation’s operating revenue jumped to Rs 1,930 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,029 crore in FY24. Total revenue, including other income, stood at Rs 2,071 crore during the year, representing a 64% year-on-year growth. On a standalone basis, excluding acquisitions, the main firm’s revenue grew 33% to Rs 1,373 crore in FY25. VerSe reduced its EBITDA burn (excluding non-cash expenses) by 20% to Rs 738 crore in FY25 against Rs 920 crore in FY24. Its EBITDA margin improved to –38% in FY25 compared to -89% in FY24. Operating expenses also fell to 61% in FY25 from 77% in FY24. VerSe aims for EBITDA positivity and profitability at the group-level in the second half of FY26 through AI-led monetization, subscription growth, community engagement, and strategic acquisitions. The company plans to integrate acquisitions like Magzter and ValueLeaf to enhance monetization. VerSe serves over 350 million users and is backed by investors such as CPP Investments, OTPP, QIA, Carlyle, Google, and Microsoft. As India’s first unicorn in the local language content space, VerSe’s path to profitability by H2 FY26 is closely watched, with potential IPO plans in future years.

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