HOUSINGANDURBANDEVELOPME / bear-case history

Track the concerns that keep returning.

Housingandurbandevelopme · risk themes across the available quarters.

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Bear-case history

Risks carried through the record.

Forex losses from FCNR borrowings

A ₹470 crore forex loss on FCNR borrowings impacted 9-month profits; management expects this to end after Q4 FY26.

medium

Elevated debt-to-equity ratio

Debt-to-equity stood at 7.28x as of Dec 2025, above comfortable levels; management plans to reduce it via perpetual debt but execution risk remains.

medium

Competition from banks and NBFCs in infrastructure financing

Entry into urban infrastructure faces competition from commercial banks and NBFCs; management cites collaboration and niche focus as mitigants.

low

Execution delays in state-level projects

Disbursement conversion from sanctions may be slower if states delay project implementation, given long gestation periods of 3-4 years.

medium