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IndiQube Q2 FY26: Scaling Workspace Portfolio as Core Metrics Improve

IndiQube Q2 FY26: Scaling Workspace Portfolio as Core Metrics Improve

IndiQube Q2 FY26: Scaling Workspace Portfolio as Core Metrics Improve

IndiQube delivered a strong Q2 FY26, showing that its workspace business is not just growing in size but also becoming financially stronger. The company added more centres, improved occupancy and reported higher revenue and profit, backed by steady recurring income from long-term clients. This quarter clearly shows IndiQube moving from rapid expansion to a more stable, scalable and cash-generating phase of its business.

*Headline numbers*
* Revenue (Q2 FY26): ₹354 Cr, +38% YoY
* EBITDA (Q2 FY26): ₹75 Cr, EBITDA margin 21%
* PAT (Q2 FY26): ₹28 Cr, PAT margin 8%
* H1 FY26 Revenue: ₹668 Cr (highest-ever half-year)
* H1 EBITDA: ₹139 Cr, H1 PAT: ₹47 Cr
* Operating cash flow (H1 FY26): ₹151 Cr, +138% YoY

*Key operational metrics*
* Area under management (AUM): 9.14 Mn sq.ft., increase of ~1.3 Mn sq.ft. YoY
* Seat capacity: ~203k seats (added ~30k seats YoY)
* Portfolio: 125 properties across 16 cities, 22 new centres added YoY
* New cities added this quarter: Indore, Kolkata, Mohali
* Portfolio occupancy: 87% (portfolio-level)

*Understanding the quarter at a glance*
1. Top-line growth is real and recurring: Revenue jumped 38% year-on-year to ₹354 Cr, and management stresses that ~96% of H1 revenue is recurring. It isn’t just one-off leasing but it’s regular cash flow from customers.
2. Margins Strengthen as the Business Scales: EBITDA rose sharply to ₹75 Cr, delivering a 21% margin in Q2, a meaningful step-up from prior periods. Improved utilization (87% occupancy) and larger enterprise deals are feeding both topline and margin expansion.
3. Profits becoming consistent: PAT is ₹28 Cr (8% margin) for the quarter. The company reports PAT growth of more than 3x vs prior year quarter in its presentation, reflecting the benefits of scaling up and managing costs more efficiently.
4. Cash flow is catching up: Operating cash flow for H1 FY26 rose to ₹151 Cr (+138% YoY). For a capital-light, recurring-revenue business, improving cash generation reduces financing risk and supports measured expansion.

*Key wins this quarter*
* Large enterprise leases closed this quarter include a 1.4 lakh sq.ft. lease in Bengaluru to a global asset manager and a 68,000 sq.ft. Design & Build project in Hyderabad for a large automaker, both mark IndiQube’s product fit with big, stable corporate customers.
* Company now has a CRISIL ‘A+’ (Stable) credit rating, useful signal for institutional counterparties and lenders.

*Future Outlook*
* Lower execution risk, higher predictability: With nearly all revenues recurring and strong occupancy, growth becomes more visible. Management’s emphasis on large enterprise customers improves stickiness and reduces churn risk.
* Room to scale profitability: The combination of rising occupancy, higher ticket enterprise deals and leverage in fixed costs suggests margins can improve further as the portfolio grows.
* Capital & credit profile improving: Operating cash generation and an A+ rating reduce the need for dilutive capital and make balance-sheet financing easier. It is also helpful if IndiQube wants to expand to more Tier-II/ III cities.

*Risk factors*
* Execution in new cities: Entering Indore, Kolkata and Mohali expands reach, but new-city economics (leasing speed, local demand) must be scrutinised.
* Customer concentration: While securing large enterprise clients is beneficial, dependence on a concentrated customer base introduces risk if any major client exits.

*Conclusion*
Q2 FY26 looks like a milestone quarter for IndiQube: strong double-digit top-line growth (₹354 Cr, +38% YoY), healthier margins (21% EBITDA) and positive PAT (₹28 Cr), supported by rising occupancy (87%), large enterprise wins and materially better operating cashflow (H1 CFO ₹151 Cr). The company is shifting from rapid expansion to focusing on scaling and earning more from its existing portfolio. If this sustains, it should lead steadier earnings and healthier balance sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Groww Q2 FY26: Profit Growth Amid Revenue Pressure

Groww Q2 FY26: Profit Growth Amid Revenue Pressure

Groww Q2 FY26: Profit Growth Amid Revenue Pressure

Groww Q2 FY26: Profit Growth Amid Revenue Pressure

Groww reported a softer top line but a stronger bottom line in Q2 FY26. Revenue from operations fell year-on-year, yet PAT rose materially due to operating leverage, lower one-offs compared with the prior year and a healthier revenue mix. The quarter highlights how Groww’s business model is maturing, even when top-line growth slows, profitability remains resilient.

*Headline numbers (consolidated)*
* Revenue from operations (Q2 FY26): ₹10,187.42 mn
* Other income: ₹520.55 mn
* Total income: ₹10,707.97 mn
* Total expenses: ₹4,325.99 mn (includes employee benefits, finance costs, depreciation, other expenses)
* Profit before tax: ₹6,376.77 mn
* Profit after tax (PAT): ₹4,713.39 mn
* EPS (basic): ₹0.79
Revenue for the same quarter last year (30 Sep 2024) was ₹11,253.87 mn — so revenue declined ~9.5% YoY, while PAT rose ~12% YoY (from ₹4,201.60 mn to ₹4,713.39 mn).

*Why revenue fell but profit rose*
Groww highlights that the revenue decline was driven by changes in derivatives and “true-to-label” regulations which reduced derivatives revenue. However, higher contribution from Stocks, MTF, LAS and interest income helped offset some of that fall. The company also notes pricing changes and higher average order values (stock order AOV up 66% YoY to ₹59,079) improved yield per order.
Groww’s model attributes a large share of incremental revenue to bottom line because many costs are fixed. The company explains that since over 90% of its costs do not increase directly with revenue, any improvement in certain high-margin revenue streams leads to a larger rise in profits, resulting in higher PAT margins. For Q2 FY26, Groww reports a PAT margin of ~44%.
Management states that Q2 last year had an impact from a one-time long-term incentive provision (~₹1,593 mn) which distorts simple YoY PAT comparisons. Adjusting for that, the company says PAT would have moved more in line with revenue.

*Platform and product KPIs*
* Active users: Grew 3.2% QoQ, with new acquisitions contributing ~4.5% of the incremental revenue growth in the quarter.
* Revenue mix shift: Stocks, Margin Trading Facility (MTF) and LAS (loan against securities) saw rising shares. Derivatives’ share fell ~10% points YoY. Management expects the Fisdom acquisition to contribute approximately 3–4% to Revenue from Operations based on the current run-rate.
* MTF scale: Active MTF users rose to 78k and the net funded MTF book reached ₹16,683 mn (market share ~1.7% in that segment).

*Cash, balance sheet and M&A*
Groww generated ₹4,713 mn in earnings in Q2 (which management describes as cash generated), but the closing cash balance fell to ₹35,990 mn from an opening ₹38,197 mn — largely due to ₹9,610 mn paid for the acquisition of Fisdom, and deployments into MTF/ LAS and working capital. Total assets stood at ~₹136,768.85 mn as of 30 Sep 2025 (showing significant financial assets and customer-linked balances).

*Strategic implications*
As the derivatives channel stabilises under new rules, QoQ revenue could improve. Meanwhile, Stocks, MTF and LAS are scalable revenue engines and appear to be gaining traction.
Groww’s PAT margin is high because of operating leverage and a favourable mix. However, discrete investments (branding, higher CAC periods) and one-offs can fluctuate quarterly margins. Management suggests looking at annualised PAT margin rather than quarter-to-quarter moves.
The Fisdom purchase is modest in size relative to the balance sheet but strategic for wealth offerings. Successful integration and cross-selling into the growing and affluent user segment will be key to sustaining revenue growth.

*Conclusion *
Groww’s Q2 FY26 shows a platform navigating revenue pressure from regulation and product mix changes, yet delivering stronger profitability through scale and higher-yield offerings. If the company continues to build its Stocks, MTF and LAS segments and integrates Fisdom efficiently, it can convert this momentum into steadier long-term revenue growth. Otherwise, results may stay profitable but uneven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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