Marathon Nextgen Realty Raises Rs. 900 Crore Through Qualified Institutions Placement

The Wire

04-07-2025

Overwhelming Response from Premier Domestic and International Institutional Investors Validates Company's Growth Strategy MUMBAI, India, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Nextgen Realty Ltd (BSE: 503101) (NSE: MARATHON) ("MNRL"), one of Mumbai's leading real estate development companies, has successfully completed a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), raising Rs. 900 crore (US$ 105 million).
​ The QIP proceeds will primarily be used as growth capital, enabling the company to expand its development pipeline and invest in high-potential opportunities across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This capital infusion will further strengthen the company's financial foundation with its net debt-to-equity ratio expected to reduce further from the current 0.46 following the planned debt reduction.
The QIP was executed through the issuance of 1,62,12,406 equity shares at ₹555.13 per share (face value ₹5 each). The offering, which closed on June 30, 2025, attracted strong participation from leading institutional investors including Quant Mutual Fund, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers, and Samco Mutual Fund, among others.
This QIP has significantly enhanced MNRL's institutional investor base, with Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) holding increasing to 9.9% and Domestic Institutional Investor (DII) holding rising to 16.66% post-issue.
Management Commentary Mr. Chetan Shah, CMD of MNRL, said, "This successful capital raise of Rs. 900 crore represents a decisive vote of confidence from marquee institutional investors in our strategic vision and execution capabilities. The Indian real estate sector is witnessing unprecedented momentum creating substantial opportunities for well-positioned players like MNRL. Our demonstrated track record of delivering projects on time, coupled with our strategic land bank and robust project pipeline, positions us exceptionally well to capitalize on this sector upswing.
Additionally, our recently approved amalgamation scheme—bringing promoter group entities and their assets under the MNRL—will consolidate our land bank, projects and inventory, creating an efficient operating structure with better corporate governance. We are at a strategic inflection point, equipped with the right capital, a robust asset base, and a clear long-term vision to drive the next phase of MNRL's evolution." Use of Proceeds The proceeds from the QIP will be utilized strategically across the following areas: Strategic Priority Allocation Percentage Debt Reduction ₹340 crore 38 % Land Acquisition and development rights ₹300 crore 33 % Fund on-going projects ₹160 crore 18 % General Corporate Purposes ₹100 crore 11 % Distinguished Investor Participation The QIP saw participation from a prestigious group of domestic and international institutional investors, including: Domestic Institutional Investors: Foreign Institutional Investors: Quant Mutual Fund Samco Mutual Fund Kotak Alternate Asset Managers SageOne Investment Managers Buoyant Capital Brescon Opportunities Fund Maybank Securities Morgan Stanley Asia Citigroup Global Markets Nomura Singapore Limited North Star Opportunities Fund Zeta Global Funds Eminence Global Fund PCC Necta Bloom VCC The complete Placement Document is available for detailed information About Marathon Group For over 53 years now, Marathon Group has been helping shape Mumbai's skyline. Founded in 1969 by Ramniklal Zaverbhai Shah, the Group has completed over 100 projects in the city with a portfolio encompassing townships, affordable housing, luxury residential, retail, small business spaces, and corporate parks. Marathon is design-driven and engineering-focused with a leadership team comprising of technocrats. Mr. Chetan Shah, Chairman & Mr. Mayur Shah, Vice-Chairman, have completed their engineering from US and the third generation of the company comprising of the three heads of projects –Mr. Kaivalya Shah, Mr. Parmeet Shah, and Mr. Samyag Shah are highly qualified having completed their education from US and bring decades of real estate experience. Marathon has strong in-house capabilities in design, engineering, execution, marketing, and sales, and prides itself on its transparency and customer-centricity. The Group has ongoing projects and land banks at Lower Parel, Byculla, Mulund, Bhandup, Thane, Dombivli and Panvel.
More information is available at https://marathon.in/nextgen/ Disclaimer Some of the statements in this communication may be 'forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ substantially from those expressed or implied. Important developments that could affect the company's operations include changes in the industry structure, significant changes in the political and economic environment in India and overseas, tax laws, duties, litigation, and labour relations.
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