Nexus Select Trust Publishes FY26 Results; Declares ₹2.286/Unit Distribution
Nexus Select Trust published its audited consolidated FY26 financial results on May 13, 2026, reporting revenue from operations of ₹2,568.00 crore and profit after tax of ₹403.47 crore. The Trust declared a Q4FY26 distribution of ₹2.286 per unit (₹346.33 crore total), with cumulative FY26 distributions of ₹9.081 per unit (₹1,375.62 crore), reflecting 9% year-on-year growth. NAV per unit stood at ₹164.00 as at March 31, 2026, with net assets of ₹24,846.30 crore, and management guided for 9% DPU growth in FY27.

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Nexus Select Trust has published its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, in newspapers on May 13, 2026. The results, approved by the Board of Directors of its Manager, Nexus Select Mall Management Private Limited, on May 12, 2026, were published in the Economic Times and Business Standard. The Trust's Statutory Auditors issued an unqualified (unmodified) opinion on the financial results. The Trust operates 19 consumption centres across 15 cities with a retail portfolio of 10.7 million square feet, making it India's only listed retail REIT.
Distribution Declared for Q4FY26
The Board declared a distribution of ₹346.33 crore (₹2.286 per unit) for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The distribution comprises interest of ₹0.753 per unit, dividend of ₹1.380 per unit, other income of ₹0.008 per unit, and amortization of debt of ₹0.245 per unit. The record date for the distribution is Friday, May 15, 2026, with payment scheduled on or before Friday, May 22, 2026. The cumulative distribution for FY26 aggregates to ₹1,375.62 crore (₹9.081 per unit), reflecting 9% year-on-year growth.
| Distribution Component: | Per Unit (₹) | Total Amount (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Interest: | 0.753 | 114.08 |
| Dividend: | 1.380 | 209.07 |
| Other Income: | 0.008 | 1.21 |
| Repayment of SPV Level Debt: | 0.245 | 37.12 |
| Total Distribution: | 2.286 | 346.33 |
NAV and Valuation
The Net Asset Value (NAV) per unit was declared at ₹164.00 as at March 31, 2026, based on valuation reports issued by iVAS Partners. The statement of net assets reflects total assets of ₹32,240.90 crore and total liabilities of ₹7,394.30 crore, resulting in net assets of ₹24,846.30 crore.
| Parameter: | March 31, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets (₹ crore): | 32,240.90 | 31,096.64 | 29,324.98 |
| Total Liabilities (₹ crore): | 7,394.30 | 6,954.90 | 6,322.54 |
| Net Assets (₹ crore): | 24,846.30 | 24,141.64 | 23,002.05 |
| NAV per Unit (₹): | 164.00 | 159.35 | 151.83 |
Consolidated Financial Performance
On a consolidated basis, the Trust reported revenue from operations of ₹2,568.00 crore for FY26, compared to ₹2,282.89 crore in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at ₹2,655.30 crore. Profit for the period was reported at ₹403.47 crore for FY26. The Trust recorded FY26 consumption growth of 15% year-on-year and retail Net Operating Income (NOI) growth of 13% year-on-year. The consolidated results include financial information for assets such as Vega City mall acquired on February 11, 2025, MBD Neopolis mall along with Radisson Blu hotel acquired on May 07, 2025, and 6 units having gross lettable area of 60,000 sq ft situated at Nexus Elante complex acquired on December 05, 2025.
| Metric: | Q4FY26 (Audited) | Q3FY26 (Unaudited) | Q4FY25 (Audited) | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ crore): | 652.37 | 671.16 | 580.33 | 2,568.00 | 2,282.89 |
| Total Income (₹ crore): | 675.40 | 691.93 | 613.16 | 2,655.30 | 2,399.41 |
| EBITDA (₹ crore): | 455.52 | 471.59 | 430.88 | 1,820.23 | 1,668.76 |
| Finance Costs (₹ crore): | 113.51 | 116.23 | 105.97 | 457.95 | 394.34 |
| Profit Before Tax (₹ crore): | 186.66 | 204.19 | 181.18 | 743.29 | 697.85 |
| Profit After Tax (₹ crore): | 12.18 | 139.40 | 114.27 | 403.47 | 482.81 |
| Basic EPS (₹/unit): | 0.08 | 0.92 | 0.75 | 2.66 | 3.19 |
Segment-Wise Performance
The Mall segment remained the dominant revenue contributor, generating ₹2,253.33 crore in FY26, followed by Hospitality at ₹179.47 crore and Office at ₹132.58 crore. On a quarterly basis for Q4FY26, the Mall segment contributed ₹564.03 crore to revenue from operations.
| Segment Revenue (₹ crore): | Q4FY26 | Q3FY26 | Q4FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mall: | 564.03 | 588.17 | 511.41 | 2,253.33 | 2,017.66 |
| Office: | 35.99 | 32.16 | 30.49 | 132.58 | 121.51 |
| Hospitality: | 51.84 | 50.57 | 38.12 | 179.47 | 141.59 |
| Others: | 0.51 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 2.62 | 2.15 |
| Total: | 652.37 | 671.16 | 580.33 | 2,568.00 | 2,282.89 |
| Segment Result (₹ crore): | Q4FY26 | Q3FY26 | Q4FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mall: | 440.57 | 451.67 | 398.40 | 1,734.84 | 1,534.06 |
| Office: | 29.22 | 25.12 | 24.05 | 102.36 | 90.80 |
| Hospitality: | 26.09 | 24.06 | 19.67 | 81.78 | 69.28 |
| Others: | 2.76 | 2.43 | 4.78 | 10.66 | 16.89 |
| Total: | 498.64 | 503.28 | 446.90 | 1,929.64 | 1,711.03 |
Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF)
The Trust-level Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF) for FY26 stood at ₹1,375.89 crore, with a distribution payout ratio of 99.98%. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the NDCF was ₹345.90 crore, with a distribution payout ratio of 100.13%. The management has also provided a 9% Distribution Per Unit (DPU) growth guidance for FY27.
| NDCF Parameter: | Q4FY26 | Q3FY26 | Q4FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDCF (₹ crore): | 345.90 | 358.68 | 303.11 | 1,375.89 | 1,265.36 |
| Distribution Payout Ratio: | 100.13% | 99.98% | 99.96% | 99.98% | 99.97% |
| Distributions (₹ crore): | 346.33 | 358.60 | 303.00 | 1,375.62 | 1,265.03 |
| DPU (₹): | 2.286 | 2.367 | 2.000 | 9.081 | 8.350 |
Historical Stock Returns for Nexus Select Trust REIT
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.33% | -0.45% | +1.13% | -4.66% | +16.32% | +49.84% |
With management guiding 9% DPU growth for FY27, which specific acquisition targets or organic leasing strategies is Nexus Select Trust likely to pursue to sustain this trajectory?
Given the significant rise in finance costs from ₹394 crore in FY25 to ₹458 crore in FY26, how might refinancing decisions or interest rate movements impact the Trust's distribution sustainability in FY27?
As India's only listed retail REIT with 10.7 million sq ft, could Nexus Select Trust face competitive pressure if other retail mall operators pursue REIT listings, and how might that affect its valuation premium?


































