NILAINFRA - Nila Infrastruct
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Nila Infrastructures Limited has received a favorable ruling from the Commissioner (Appeals) CGST - Jodhpur, overturning a previous adverse tax order. The appellate authority set aside a demand for Input Tax Credit (ITC) reversal of ₹50.50 lakh and an equivalent penalty of ₹50.50 lakh. This resolution eliminates a total financial liability of approximately ₹1.01 crore plus accrued interest. The matter, which pertained to alleged discrepancies in TRAN-01 filings, is now officially closed.
- Commissioner (Appeals) CGST - Jodhpur set aside the previous order dated July 1, 2024.
- The original demand involved disallowed Input Tax Credit (ITC) of ₹50,50,133.
- A penalty of ₹50,50,133 imposed by the Assistant Commissioner has been completely waived.
- The company is no longer required to pay the tax demand, penalty, or any associated interest.
- The dispute regarding TRAN-01 credits under the CGST Act 2017 is now resolved in favor of the company.
Nila Infrastructures Limited has received a credit rating upgrade from Brickwork Ratings for its bank facilities totaling INR 136.42 Crore. The long-term fund-based facilities of INR 24.67 Crore and non-fund-based facilities of INR 111.75 Crore have both been upgraded to BWR BBB+ with a Stable outlook. This upgrade signifies an improved credit profile and better financial stability for the company. Additionally, the agency withdrew ratings for INR 9.15 Crore worth of facilities that have been successfully closed.
- Brickwork Ratings upgraded long-term bank facilities of INR 24.67 Crore to BWR BBB+ (Stable).
- Non-fund based bank facilities of INR 111.75 Crore were upgraded to BWR BBB+ / A2.
- Total debt facilities covered under the new rating assignment amount to INR 136.42 Crore.
- Ratings for INR 9.15 Crore of debt were withdrawn following the closure of those specific facilities.
Nila Infrastructures reported a robust growth in standalone revenue, which rose to ₹75.03 crore in Q3 FY2026 from ₹52.34 crore in Q3 FY2025. Standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 14.8% YoY to ₹6.01 crore. On a consolidated basis, 9-month revenue saw a massive surge to ₹241.67 crore compared to ₹133.46 crore in the previous year. However, consolidated Q3 PAT dipped slightly to ₹4.65 crore due to losses in joint ventures and associates, while auditors highlighted ongoing income tax litigation as a point of concern.
- Standalone Revenue from operations grew 43.3% YoY to ₹75.03 crore in Q3 FY2026.
- Standalone Net Profit (PAT) increased to ₹6.01 crore compared to ₹5.23 crore in the same quarter last year.
- Consolidated 9-month revenue reached ₹241.67 crore, nearly doubling from ₹133.46 crore in 9M FY2025.
- Consolidated PAT for 9M FY2026 stood at ₹17.44 crore, up from ₹15.14 crore YoY.
- Auditors flagged an 'Emphasis of Matter' regarding pending Income Tax appeals for assessment years 2014-15 to 2022-23.
Nila Infrastructures reported a strong standalone performance for Q3 FY2026, with revenue from operations growing 43% YoY to ₹75.03 crore. Standalone net profit increased by 14.8% to ₹6.01 crore compared to ₹5.23 crore in the same quarter last year. However, on a consolidated basis, the net profit saw a slight decline to ₹4.65 crore from ₹4.91 crore, primarily impacted by a share of losses in joint ventures and associates. Investors should remain aware of the ongoing Income Tax litigation regarding assessment years 2014-15 to 2022-23, which continues to be an 'Emphasis of Matter' in the auditor's report.
- Standalone Revenue from operations grew 43.3% YoY to ₹75.03 crore in Q3 FY2026.
- Standalone PAT for the quarter stood at ₹6.01 crore, up from ₹5.23 crore in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
- For the nine-month period (9M FY2026), standalone revenue jumped 81% to ₹241.67 crore compared to ₹133.46 crore in 9M FY2025.
- Consolidated PAT for Q3 FY2026 was ₹4.65 crore, slightly lower than ₹4.91 crore in Q3 FY2025.
- Auditors highlighted ongoing tax appeals for multiple assessment years (2014-15 to 2022-23) following a 2021 search operation.
Nila Infrastructures Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations for the period ended December 31, 2025. The certificate, issued by MCS Share Transfer Agent Ltd, confirms that all dematerialization requests were processed and confirmed to the depositories. It further verifies that physical security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification. The names of the depositories have been updated in the register of members as the registered owners within the mandatory 15-day timeframe.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Confirmation that dematerialized securities are listed on the stock exchanges
- Physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled within the 15-day regulatory window
- Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) confirmed all depository participant requests were handled as per SEBI norms
Nila Infrastructures Limited has submitted a report regarding the special window for re-lodging transfer requests of physical shares, as mandated by SEBI. This filing follows the SEBI circular dated July 2, 2025, which aims to facilitate the processing of physical share transfers. The report was provided by the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited, on January 7, 2026. This is a standard regulatory compliance matter and does not affect the company's operational or financial performance.
- Compliance with SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/97 regarding physical share transfers.
- Report received from Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited on January 7, 2026.
- The filing pertains to the special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests for shares held in physical form.
- Official notification sent to both BSE and NSE on January 8, 2026.
Nila Infrastructures Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons starting January 7, 2026. This action is taken in accordance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations prior to the declaration of financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed until 48 hours post the announcement of the results. This is a mandatory regulatory requirement for listed companies in India to prevent insider trading.
- Trading window closure begins on January 7, 2026, for all designated persons.
- The closure is related to the approval of un-audited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are declared to the exchanges.
- Designated persons and their relatives are prohibited from dealing in company securities during this period.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Affordable Housing contributes 94% of revenue, Urban Infrastructure 5%, and others 1%. Total Operating Income grew 32.8% YoY to INR 246.88 Cr in FY2025 from INR 185.89 Cr in FY2024.
Geographic Revenue Split
Majority of projects are concentrated in the vicinity of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with some presence in Rajasthan. This results in significant geographical concentration risk.
Profitability Margins
PAT margin improved significantly from 1.38% in FY2023 to 5.69% in FY2024 and reached 8.20% in FY2025. This sharp rise highlights consistent year-on-year profitability improvement.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin improved from 1.81% in FY2023 to 5.86% in FY2024 and further to 7.88% in FY2025, driven by successful EPC project completions.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Assigned IVR BBB/Stable for long-term and IVR A3+ for short-term bank facilities. Interest coverage ratio improved to 5.03x in FY2025 from 1.39x in FY2024 due to better profitability and debt reduction.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel and cement are the primary raw materials, though specific percentage of total cost for each is not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
The company holds a land bank of approximately 300 acres at Becharaji, Gujarat, intended for industrial, logistics, and residential infrastructure development.
Raw Material Costs
Susceptible to volatility in input prices; however, price escalation clauses are present in contracts to mitigate this risk. Operating expenses were INR 760 Mn in FY2022 (Consolidated).
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operating cycle remained elongated at 126 days in FY2025 compared to 123 days in FY2024. Current ratio was 1.08x as of March 31, 2025.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
32%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved by shifting focus to high-potential projects like Slum and Government Housing Redevelopment (PPP), utilizing a healthy order book of ~INR 600 Cr (1-3 year execution timeline) and developing the 300-acre land bank in Becharaji, Gujarat.
Products & Services
Affordable Housing projects, Slum Rehabilitation and Redevelopment buildings, and Industrial/Logistics Parks.
Brand Portfolio
Nila Infrastructures Limited, Sambhaav Group (flagship unit).
New Products/Services
Increased focus on Slum Rehabilitation and PPP projects, which have improved cash flows and financial health in recent years.
Market Expansion
Expansion into Rajasthan and development of the Becharaji industrial hub in Gujarat.
Strategic Alliances
The company operates several joint ventures and associates; share in profit/loss from these was a loss of INR 32 Mn in FY2022 (Consolidated).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a shift toward PPP models and government-led affordable housing. Nila is positioning itself as a specialist in slum redevelopment to capture this growth.
Competitive Landscape
Highly fragmented with many organized and unorganized players competing for government tenders.
Competitive Moat
30-year track record and proven execution capability (e.g., record 18-month building completion) provide a sustainable competitive advantage in the Gujarat market.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to real estate cyclicality and government infrastructure spending levels.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for affordable housing driven by urbanization and government subsidies.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to RERA, municipal building codes, and government tender regulations. Pollution norms for construction sites also apply.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate was approximately 30% in FY2022 (INR 11 Mn tax on INR 36 Mn PBT).
Legal Contingencies
Not disclosed with specific case values in available documents.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
A significant risk is the substantial exposure to group companies, which amounted to INR 190.59 Cr in FY2025. This exposure is adjusted against the book tangible net worth of INR 181.01 Cr, resulting in a negative adjusted net worth of -INR 9.59 Cr, which significantly weakens the capital structure and total indebtedness (TOL/TNW at -70.89x).
Geographic Concentration Risk
Significant concentration in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on government departments for new order inflows.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Credit risk is primarily linked to government payment cycles for EPC and PPP projects.