EFCIL - EFC (I)
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
EFC (I) Limited has announced its participation in the Arihant Capital - Bharat Connect Conference: Rising Stars 2026. The virtual group meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2026, to interact with various analysts and institutional investors. This event serves as a platform for the company to engage with the financial community and discuss its business outlook. The company has clarified that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during this interaction.
- Scheduled to attend the Bharat Connect Conference: Rising Stars 2026 on March 10, 2026.
- The meeting will be held in a virtual group format hosted by Arihant Capital.
- The disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Management confirms that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be disclosed.
EFC (I) Limited reported a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue growing 52% YoY to ₹270 crores and PAT rising 54% to ₹62 crores. The company's integrated model across leasing, design, and furniture manufacturing drove 9-month PAT to ₹166 crores, already exceeding the entire FY25 performance. Leasing remains the core with 90%+ occupancy across 73,000+ seats, while the Design & Build segment saw a robust 76% YoY growth. Management highlighted strong operating leverage and a healthy order book of over ₹160 crores in the interior division.
- Q3 FY26 Revenue grew 52% YoY to ₹270 crores, while PAT increased 54% YoY to ₹62 crores.
- 9-month FY26 PAT of ₹166 crores has already surpassed the total PAT recorded in the full year FY25.
- Leasing vertical maintains high occupancy of over 90% across 91 centers and 3.69 million square feet.
- Design & Build division reported a 76% YoY growth in Q3 with an active order book exceeding ₹160 crores.
- Furniture manufacturing vertical contributed ₹16 crores in Q3 revenue, supporting backward integration and margin expansion.
EFC (I) Limited has published the audio recording of its Q3 FY 2025-26 earnings conference call held on February 16, 2026. This follows the company's recent financial results announcement for the period ending December 2025. The recording provides a detailed discussion of the company's performance and management's responses to institutional investor queries. Accessing this recording is crucial for investors seeking deeper qualitative insights beyond the reported financial statements.
- Earnings Conference Call for Q3 FY 2025-26 was conducted on February 16, 2026
- Audio recording is now available on the company's website under the Investor Relations section
- The disclosure is in compliance with Regulation 30(6) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
EFC (I) Limited delivered a strong performance in Q3 FY26, with revenue growing 52% YoY to ₹2,696 million and PAT increasing 54% YoY to ₹624 million. The company's 9-month performance is exceptional, with PAT of ₹1,658 million already exceeding the total profit recorded in the entire previous financial year (FY25). Operational scale has reached 73,000+ seats across 90 centers with a high average occupancy rate of over 90%. The revenue mix is evolving, with the Design & Build segment now contributing 42% of total revenue, showcasing successful vertical integration.
- Q3 FY26 Revenue increased 52% YoY to ₹2,696 Mn, while 9M FY26 Revenue rose 67% to ₹7,438 Mn.
- 9M FY26 PAT surged 79% YoY to ₹1,658 Mn, surpassing the full-year FY25 PAT of ₹1,408 Mn.
- Maintains high operational efficiency with 90%+ average occupancy across 3.69 million sq. ft. of managed area.
- Design & Build segment revenue grew 40% YoY to ₹1,190 Mn, indicating strong cross-selling capabilities.
- Total seat capacity reached 73,932 as of Q3 FY26, representing a 26% growth in billed seats YoY.
EFC (I) Limited reported a robust Q3 FY26 with revenue growing 52% YoY to ₹2,695.9 Mn and PAT rising 54% YoY to ₹624.1 Mn. A significant milestone was achieved as the nine-month PAT of ₹1,658 Mn has already exceeded the company's total profit for the entire FY25. While the top-line and bottom-line showed strong growth, EBITDA margins saw a contraction to 41.4% from 52.3% YoY, likely due to aggressive expansion. The company continues to maintain high occupancy levels above 90% across its 73,000+ managed seats.
- Q3 FY26 Revenue increased 52% YoY to ₹2,695.9 Mn, driven by strong performance in the Interior and Rental segments.
- 9M FY26 PAT surged 79% YoY to ₹1,658 Mn, surpassing the full-year profit of FY25 in just three quarters.
- The Interior segment recorded the highest growth at 76% YoY, contributing ₹1,190.3 Mn to the quarterly revenue.
- Managed seat capacity reached 73,000+ across 11 cities with occupancy levels maintained above 90%.
- EBITDA grew 20% YoY to ₹1,116 Mn, though margins moderated to 41.4% compared to 52.3% in Q3 FY25.
EFC (I) Limited reported robust growth for Q3 FY26, with revenue increasing 52% YoY to ₹2,696 million and PAT rising 54% to ₹624 million. Notably, the company's 9M FY26 PAT of ₹1,658 million has already exceeded the total PAT recorded for the entire FY25. The growth is underpinned by strong performance in the Leasing and Design & Build segments, which contributed ₹1,351 million and ₹1,190 million respectively in Q3. With a high occupancy rate of over 90% across 73,000+ seats, the company is effectively capitalizing on the rising demand for managed office spaces in India.
- 9M FY26 PAT reached ₹1,658 Mn, a 79% YoY increase, already surpassing the full-year FY25 PAT.
- Q3 FY26 Revenue grew 52% YoY to ₹2,696 Mn, driven by a 40% growth in the Leasing vertical.
- Operational capacity stands at 73,000+ seats across 90 centers with a consistent 90%+ average occupancy.
- Design & Build segment revenue reached ₹1,190 Mn in Q3, now representing 42% of the 9M FY26 revenue mix.
- EBITDA for 9M FY26 grew 49% YoY to ₹3,247 Mn, maintaining strong operational profitability.
EFC (I) Limited has confirmed that there is no deviation or variation in the utilization of proceeds from its preferential issues for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company raised a total of ₹242.44 crores in January 2024 across two tranches to fund business growth, technology, and working capital. As of the reporting date, ₹177.56 crores has been utilized from the primary tranche of ₹229.64 crores. The monitoring agency, CARE Ratings Limited, and the Audit Committee have reviewed and validated the fund usage.
- Total capital raised through preferential issues in January 2024 amounted to ₹242.44 crores.
- Reported zero deviation or variation from the original objects of the issue for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.
- ₹177.56 crores has been utilized from the ₹229.64 crore tranche for business expansion and working capital.
- Funds are allocated as 70% for business growth, 5% for technology/HR, and 25% for working capital.
- The utilization report has been monitored and reviewed by CARE Ratings Limited.
EFC (I) Limited reported a strong 70% year-on-year growth in standalone revenue for Q3 FY26, reaching ₹125.67 crore. However, net profit for the quarter declined to ₹13.47 crore from ₹17.90 crore in the previous year's corresponding quarter, primarily due to a sharp rise in the cost of services and materials. For the nine-month period ended December 2025, the company maintained growth with net profit rising to ₹68.75 crore compared to ₹46.38 crore in 9M FY25. The results reflect the impact of the merger with Whitehills Interior Limited, which necessitated a restatement of prior period figures.
- Standalone Revenue from operations grew 69.7% YoY to ₹125.67 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹13.47 crore, a decline from ₹17.90 crore in Q3 FY25.
- 9M FY26 Net Profit increased by 48.2% YoY to ₹68.75 crore from ₹46.38 crore.
- Total expenses for the quarter surged to ₹114.45 crore, largely driven by ₹98.73 crore in service and material costs.
- Financial statements were restated following the NCLT-approved merger with Whitehills Interior Limited effective November 2025.
EFC (I) Limited reported a robust 69.7% YoY increase in standalone revenue from operations, reaching ₹125.67 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. However, Profit After Tax (PAT) declined to ₹13.47 crore from ₹17.90 crore in the previous year's restated quarter, primarily due to a significant surge in the cost of services and materials. The company has successfully integrated Whitehills Interior Limited following a merger approved by the NCLT, with all prior period figures restated accordingly. While the top-line growth is impressive, the sharp increase in operating expenses has led to margin compression this quarter.
- Standalone Revenue from Operations grew 69.7% YoY to ₹12,566.80 lakhs.
- Standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) decreased to ₹1,347.41 lakhs from ₹1,789.52 lakhs in the year-ago quarter.
- Total expenses for the quarter spiked to ₹11,445.11 lakhs, largely driven by cost of services/materials consumed.
- 9-month standalone total income reached ₹35,774.41 lakhs compared to ₹20,266.43 lakhs in the previous year.
- Financials were restated to reflect the merger of Whitehills Interior Limited effective from November 28, 2025.
EFC (I) Limited has announced its earnings conference call to discuss financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The call is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST. Key management personnel, including Chairman & MD Umesh Sahay and CFO Uday Vora, will be available to address investor queries. This is a standard regulatory filing to facilitate transparent communication with the investor community following the quarterly results.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for February 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST.
- Agenda includes discussion of Q3 and 9M FY26 financial performance.
- Top management participation including Chairman & MD, Whole Time Director, and CFO.
- Universal dial-in numbers provided: +91 22 6280 1550 and +91 22 7115 8378.
- International toll-free numbers available for UK, USA, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
EFC (I) Limited has received formal approval from BSE to reclassify 13 entities from the 'Promoter' category to the 'Public' category. The reclassification involves a negligible 7,300 shares, leaving the total promoter holding effectively unchanged at 60.45%. Alongside the approval, BSE issued an advisory letter noting a significant delay in the company's disclosure of the initial application, which was filed in 2022 but reported in 2025. The company has acknowledged this lapse and stated that it has strengthened its internal compliance framework to prevent future occurrences.
- BSE approved the reclassification of 13 promoter entities involving 7,300 shares
- Promoter shareholding remains stable at 60.45% post-reclassification
- BSE issued an advisory letter regarding a disclosure delay of nearly 3 years (August 2022 to June 2025)
- Company confirmed no material financial or operational impact from the regulatory advisory
- Internal compliance framework has been updated to ensure timely future disclosures
EFC (I) Limited has received formal approval from BSE to reclassify 13 entities from the 'Promoter' category to the 'Public' category. The reclassification involves a total of 7,300 shares, which represents a negligible fraction of the company's total equity. Notably, BSE issued an advisory letter to the company regarding a significant delay in disclosing the reclassification application, which was filed in August 2022 but only disclosed in June 2025. The company has acknowledged this lapse and stated it has strengthened its internal compliance framework to prevent future occurrences.
- BSE approved the reclassification of 13 promoter entities to the public category effective January 28, 2026.
- The total shares reclassified amount to 7,300, leaving the promoter holding virtually unchanged at 60.45%.
- BSE issued an advisory letter for a delay in disclosure under Regulation 31A(8)(c) of SEBI LODR.
- The initial application was submitted on August 13, 2022, but the disclosure was delayed until June 16, 2025.
- Management confirmed the advisory has no material impact on financial or operational activities.
EFC (I) Limited has received no-objection letters from both NSE and BSE for the reclassification of two individuals from the 'Promoter' category to the 'Public' category. The individuals involved are Shefali Chintan Parikh, holding 8,600 shares (0.01%), and Niren Abhaykumar Jhaveri, holding 600 shares (0.00%). This regulatory approval follows the company's application submitted in November 2025. The total equity involved in this reclassification is negligible, representing approximately 0.01% of the total shareholding.
- NSE and BSE granted no-objection for reclassification on January 28, 2026
- Shefali Chintan Parikh reclassified from Promoter to Public with 8,600 shares (0.01%)
- Niren Abhaykumar Jhaveri reclassified from Promoter to Public with 600 shares (0.00%)
- The reclassification follows Regulation 31A of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- Total shareholding impact is minimal at approximately 0.01% of total equity
EFC (I) Limited has converted an existing ₹15 crore unsecured loan into 150 Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) of its wholly-owned subsidiary, EFC Limited. The subsidiary is a key revenue driver, showing robust turnover growth from ₹119.17 crore in FY23 to ₹352.71 crore in FY25. This internal restructuring strengthens the subsidiary's capital structure by moving debt toward equity-linked instruments. The parent company continues to maintain 100% control over the entity.
- Conversion of ₹15 crore unsecured loan into 150 CCDs with a face value of ₹10 lakh each.
- Subsidiary turnover grew significantly to ₹352.71 crore in FY 2024-25 from ₹227.71 crore in FY 2023-24.
- The CCDs carry a nominal coupon rate of 0.001% and are issued at par.
- EFC Limited remains a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary focused on managed office and co-working spaces.
EFC (I) Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The document confirms that the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, processed all dematerialization requests within the mandated timelines. This process involves the cancellation of physical certificates and updating the register of members with depository names. Such filings are mandatory for all listed entities to maintain transparency in shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, submitted to BSE and NSE.
- Registrar MUFG Intime India confirms processing of dematerialization requests within prescribed timelines.
- Verification and cancellation of physical security certificates completed as per SEBI norms.
- The filing ensures the company remains in good standing with depository regulations.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
In H1 FY26, the Leasing segment grew 61% YoY to INR 2,512 million, the Design & Build (D&B) segment jumped 74% YoY to INR 1,963 million, and the Furniture vertical contributed INR 267 million. Total consolidated revenue for H1 FY26 reached INR 4,742 million, a 77% YoY increase.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company highlights expansion into Tier-I and Tier-II cities as a primary growth opportunity.
Profitability Margins
PAT margins improved from 19.5% in H1 FY25 to 21.8% in H1 FY26. The Net Profit Ratio for FY 2024-25 stood at 0.21, up from 0.15 in the previous year, driven by efficient cost control and revenue growth.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was 44.9% (INR 2,130 million), representing a 69.4% YoY growth in absolute EBITDA. For FY 2024-25, the EBITDA margin was 0.50 compared to 0.44 in FY 2023-24.
Capital Expenditure
Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) increased to INR 2,930.9 million as of H1 FY26 from INR 2,407.2 million in FY25. The company is investing in asset acquisitions to reach a target of 20% owned AUM.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The Debt-to-Equity ratio increased to 0.43 in FY 2024-25 from 0.27 in FY 2023-24, primarily due to an increase in secured loans to fund growth. Finance costs for H1 FY26 were INR 180.3 million.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Wood, fabric, and hardware for furniture manufacturing; construction materials for Design & Build. Specific percentage of total cost per material is not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
Current AUM is 3.23 million square feet. The company plans to add 20,000 seats annually (approx. 5,000 per quarter). Furniture manufacturing has a total capacity of INR 275-300 crores.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue, but the company notes that the Furniture and D&B verticals require higher working capital deployment compared to the leasing vertical.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Furniture capacity utilization is currently targeted at 40-45% for FY26, with a goal to reach 70-80% in subsequent years. Utilization of billed seats in the leasing segment is approximately 90%.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
50-60%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved by adding 20,000 seats annually, increasing owned assets to 20% of total AUM to capture appreciation and better margins, and leveraging an integrated 'Real Estate as a Service' model to cross-sell furniture and D&B services to enterprise clients.
Products & Services
Managed office spaces (seats), interior design and build services, and office furniture manufacturing.
Brand Portfolio
EFC (I) Limited, EK Design Industries Limited.
New Products/Services
Expansion into retail Design & Build and specialized furniture products for platforms like Pepperfry, expected to drive the Furniture segment toward 30%+ margins.
Market Expansion
Targeting Tier-I and Tier-II cities to tap into growing demand for flexible hybrid work models.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic synergies with TCC (associated with Pepperfry) to utilize furniture manufacturing capacity.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward 'capex-light' models for corporates, where businesses outsource office infrastructure to players like EFCIL. The flexible workspace market is growing due to hybrid work adoption.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other flex-space providers and traditional office developers; differentiates through an integrated service model and straight-lease contracts.
Competitive Moat
The moat is built on an integrated ecosystem (Leasing + D&B + Furniture) which allows for higher margins (30%+ in furniture) and lower customer acquisition costs through cross-selling. This is sustainable due to the high switching costs and operational complexity of managing 3M+ sq ft.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to corporate CAPEX cycles and the shift toward hybrid work models, which drives the demand for flexible office spaces.
Consumer Behavior
Corporates are increasingly preferring managed offices to focus on core business, leading to a 90% utilization rate for EFCIL's billed seats.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Complies with Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS) and the Companies Act, 2013. Manufacturing units undergo Factories Act-compliant fire and safety audits.
Environmental Compliance
Marked a milestone by submitting the first EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment; recycled 205 kg of waste and reduced 1,230 kg of CO2 emissions at EK Design Industries.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate for H1 FY26 was approximately 27% (INR 382.6 million tax on INR 1,416.5 million PBT).
Legal Contingencies
Reported a delay in filing Form CHG-1 for creation of charge, resulting in a penalty/additional fee of INR 3,600. No major pending litigation values disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Execution risk in scaling the furniture vertical to 70-80% utilization and potential margin pressure in D&B due to one-time accounting classifications of expenses.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on corporate clients for long-term lease commitments; however, the shift to straight leases reduces dependency on landlord revenue-share performance.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is strengthening its 'Technology to PPE' and 'Culture Excellence' to mitigate obsolescence in office design.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
The company focuses on enterprise clients in stable sectors (Education, Energy, Finance) to ensure receivables quality.