HILINFRA - Highway Infra
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Highway Infrastructure Limited is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot to significantly broaden its business scope. The proposed changes to the Memorandum of Association include entering the hospitality, healthcare, and renewable energy sectors. Furthermore, the company plans to engage in toll collection and management services for various infrastructure projects. This move suggests a strategic pivot towards a diversified infrastructure and services model.
- Proposed addition of Clause III A (5) to MoA covering hotels, hospitals, malls, and sports complexes.
- Proposed addition of Clause III A (6) for toll collection and management on highways and expressways.
- Expansion into green energy including solar parks, wind farms, and EV charging infrastructure.
- Remote e-voting period set for March 13, 2026, to April 11, 2026, with results by April 13, 2026.
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) has announced the formal update of its Corporate Identification Number (CIN) status from unlisted to listed in the MCA Master Data. The company's paid-up capital is reported at ₹35.86 crores out of an authorized capital of ₹40 crores. This update ensures that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs records are now aligned with the company's current status on the stock exchanges. The company remains in 'ACTIVE' compliance status with its last AGM conducted on July 17, 2025.
- CIN updated to L45203MP2006PLC018398 reflecting listed status in MCA records
- Paid-up capital stands at ₹35,86,03,160 against an authorized capital of ₹40,00,00,000
- Company maintains 'ACTIVE' compliance status with ROC Gwalior
- Last Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on July 17, 2025
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) has received a Letter of Acceptance from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a contract worth ₹15.64 crore. The order involves the operation and collection of user fees at the Katiyara Fee Plaza located on NH-319 in Bihar. This domestic contract has a short execution timeline of 90 days. The scope also includes the maintenance of adjacent toilet blocks and management of consumables at the site.
- Total contract value awarded by NHAI is ₹15,63,99,930
- Project involves user fee collection at Katiyara Fee Plaza, Rohtas district, Bihar
- The contract duration is specified as 90 days for execution
- Includes upkeep and maintenance of adjacent toilet facilities at the plaza
Highway Infrastructure Limited has officially signed a contract agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for user fee collection operations. The contract is valued at approximately ₹154.60 Crores and involves managing the Moti Naroli, Ena, and Gandevi Fee Plazas on the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat. The project has a short execution timeline of 90 days, providing immediate revenue visibility for the company. This follows the Letter of Acceptance previously received on February 16, 2026.
- Awarded a contract worth ₹154,59,99,930 by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
- Scope includes user fee collection at Moti Naroli, Ena, and Gandevi Fee Plazas on the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway.
- The contract covers multiple sections of the expressway spanning from Ankleshwar to Gandeva in Gujarat.
- Execution timeline is set for a period of 90 days.
- Includes additional responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of adjacent toilet blocks.
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) has scheduled in-person one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts in Mumbai. The event is set for February 20, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. This disclosure is made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The company has explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be discussed during these sessions.
- Scheduled one-on-one meetings with investors and analysts on February 20, 2026.
- Interaction will take place in-person in Mumbai from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Compliance disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Company confirmed that no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information will be shared.
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) has announced the resignation of Ms. Khushboo Palod from her role as Group Corporate Legal Officer. The resignation is effective from the close of business hours on February 16, 2026. The company disclosed this change in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This is a routine management transition and no immediate operational impact is expected.
- Ms. Khushboo Palod resigned as Group Corporate Legal Officer effective February 16, 2026.
- The resignation was processed and announced on the same day, February 16, 2026.
- The filing was made under SEBI Listing Regulations and Master Circular dated November 11, 2024.
- No specific successor has been named in the current regulatory filing.
Highway Infrastructure Limited reported a 34.3% YoY increase in consolidated PAT to ₹6.3 crores for Q3 FY26, while 9M FY26 PAT surged 121.5% to ₹23.1 crores. The company's consolidated order book reached a record ₹1,160 crores as of January 2026, a 4x increase compared to March 2025. Management highlighted the acquisition of the ₹328.8 crore Kaza Fee Plaza mandate as a transformative milestone for their tolling vertical. The company is diversifying geographically into Gujarat and the Northeast while maintaining a 77% government client mix.
- Consolidated order book reached ₹1,160 crores, a 181% increase since September 2025
- 9M FY26 Standalone PAT grew by 192% YoY to ₹22.9 crores
- Secured the company's largest tollway collection mandate worth ₹328.8 crores in Andhra Pradesh
- EPC vertical has visibility for ₹400-450 crores in project completions over the next two years
- 77% of the customer mix consists of government entities, ensuring payment security
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) has signed a formal contract agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for toll collection operations. The contract involves the operation and collection of user fees at the Mundka Fee Plaza in Delhi and Haryana for a period of 90 days. Valued at approximately ₹64.69 Crores, the project also includes the maintenance of adjacent facilities. The company is scheduled to take over the plaza operations on February 26, 2026.
- Contract awarded by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the Mundka Fee Plaza.
- Total contract consideration is valued at ₹64,68,99,930.
- The execution period for the contract is set for 90 days.
- Official takeover of the fee plaza is scheduled for February 26, 2026.
- Scope includes user fee collection and upkeep of adjacent toilet blocks and consumables.
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) has released the audio recording of its Q3 FY 2025-26 earnings conference call held on February 9, 2026. The call provided a platform for management to discuss the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. This filing is a mandatory disclosure under SEBI LODR Regulations to ensure transparency for all shareholders. Investors can access the detailed discussion through the provided web link on the company's official website.
- Q3 FY 2025-26 earnings call recording made available on February 9, 2026
- Discussion centered on unaudited financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025
- The disclosure follows SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) 2015
- Weblink provided for investors to access management commentary and Q&A sessions
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) reported a strong Q3 FY26 with standalone PAT growing 38% YoY to ₹6.1 crore and 9M FY26 PAT surging 191.7% to ₹22.9 crore. The company's order book reached a historic high of ₹1,160 crore as of January 2026, representing a 50% growth since September 2025. A major driver is the recent win of its largest-ever tollway collection contract worth ₹328.8 crore in Andhra Pradesh. Management is targeting the completion of ₹400-450 crore worth of EPC projects over the next two years to sustain this momentum.
- Consolidated order book grew 50% in four months to reach ₹1,160 crore as of January 2026
- Standalone 9M FY26 PAT witnessed a massive 191.7% YoY jump to ₹22.9 crore
- Secured the largest-ever single tollway contract worth ₹328.8 crore for Kaza Fee Plaza in Andhra Pradesh
- EPC order book increased by 49.5% from March 2025 levels to reach ₹623.6 crore
- Standalone EBITDA margins improved significantly to 7.4% in Q3 FY26 from 5.4% in Q3 FY25
Highway Infrastructure Limited reported a robust year-on-year performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Standalone revenue from operations grew 15.6% YoY to ₹1,278.27 million, while standalone net profit increased by 38% to ₹61.10 million. Although Profit Before Tax (PBT) showed a sequential decline from Q2 due to a one-time gain in the previous quarter, the core operational performance remains strong across its Tollway, EPC, and Real Estate segments. The company's consolidated results were slightly lower than standalone due to minor losses in subsidiary entities.
- Standalone revenue from operations increased 15.6% YoY to ₹1,278.27 million from ₹1,105.99 million.
- Standalone net profit for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹61.10 million, up from ₹44.28 million in Q3 FY25.
- Profit Before Tax (PBT) surged 84.5% YoY to ₹78.38 million compared to ₹42.49 million in the same period last year.
- Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved to ₹0.92 from ₹0.77 YoY.
- Consolidated net profit for the quarter was ₹58.47 million, reflecting a loss of ₹2.63 million from subsidiary operations.
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) reported a significant 50% growth in its consolidated order book, reaching Rs 1,160 crore as of January 2026. The company secured its largest-ever tollway collection contract worth Rs 328.8 crore in Andhra Pradesh, bolstering its asset-light business model. For 9M FY26, consolidated PAT surged by 121.5% YoY to Rs 23.1 crore, driven by improved operational efficiencies and higher margins. Management is targeting the completion of Rs 400-450 crore worth of EPC projects over the next two years, providing strong revenue visibility.
- Consolidated order book grew from Rs 775 Cr in Sep'25 to Rs 1,160 Cr in Jan'26, a 50% increase.
- Secured the largest single tollway contract in company history worth Rs 328.8 Cr for Kaza Fee Plaza.
- 9M FY26 standalone PAT witnessed a massive 191.7% YoY growth to Rs 22.9 Cr.
- EPC order book expanded by 49.5% since March 2025 to reach Rs 623.6 Cr.
- Consolidated EBITDA margins improved significantly to 9.9% in 9M FY26 from 5.8% in the previous year.
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HIL) reported a strong Q3 FY26 with PAT growing 34.3% YoY to ₹6.3 crore, despite a 9.6% decline in total income. The company achieved its highest-ever consolidated order book of ₹1,160 crore as of January 2026, representing a 50% growth since September 2025. The Tollway segment was a major driver, with its order book surging 181% to ₹536.5 crore, including a landmark ₹328.8 crore contract in Andhra Pradesh. For 9M FY26, the company showed exceptional performance with PAT rising 121.5% YoY to ₹23.1 crore and EBITDA margins expanding by 413 basis points.
- Consolidated order book reached a record ₹1,160 crore, a 50% increase from ₹775 crore in September 2025.
- 9M FY26 PAT surged 121.5% YoY to ₹23.1 crore, while Q3 FY26 PAT rose 34.3% YoY to ₹6.3 crore.
- EBITDA margins for 9M FY26 improved significantly to 9.9%, up from 5.8% in the previous year.
- Secured the largest toll collection order in company history worth ₹328.8 crore for the Kaza Fee Plaza.
- EPC order book stands at ₹623.6 crore with a target to complete ₹400–450 crore of projects within two years.
Highway Infrastructure Limited reported a standalone revenue of ₹1,278.27 million for Q3 FY26, marking a 15.6% growth compared to ₹1,105.99 million in the same quarter last year. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹61.10 million, up 38% YoY from ₹44.28 million. Although sequential profit declined from ₹96.02 million, the previous quarter's results were significantly aided by a one-time gain of ₹197.90 million on conversion of stock. The company maintains a steady growth trajectory across its Tollway, EPC, and Real Estate segments.
- Standalone Revenue from Operations increased to ₹1,278.27 million from ₹1,105.99 million YoY.
- Net Profit grew to ₹61.10 million compared to ₹44.28 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
- Total Income for the nine-month period ended December 2025 reached ₹3,534.06 million.
- Operating costs for the quarter rose to ₹1,251.54 million, reflecting increased activity in EPC and infrastructure projects.
- Basic EPS for the quarter improved to ₹0.92 from ₹0.77 in the year-ago period.
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HILINFRA) has responded to a clarification request from stock exchanges regarding its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company explained that an inadvertent clerical error occurred in the initial XBRL filing on November 6, 2025, where 'half-yearly' was selected instead of 'quarterly'. While the consolidated XBRL was corrected on November 26, 2025, technical issues on the NEAPS platform delayed the standalone filing. The company has now successfully filed the revised standalone XBRL as of January 7, 2026.
- Clarification pertains to the financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025
- Initial filing error occurred on November 6, 2025, due to an incorrect dropdown selection in the XBRL format
- Revised consolidated XBRL was filed and acknowledged by the exchange on November 26, 2025
- Final standalone XBRL correction was completed on January 7, 2026, following exchange notification on January 6, 2026
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue is dominated by Tollway Collection which contributed 73% in FY25 and increased to 78% in H1 FY26. EPC Infra contributed 23% in FY25 (declining to 20% in H1 FY26), while Real Estate and Others accounted for 4% in FY25 (2% in H1 FY26). Total revenue grew from INR 266.48 Cr in FY23 to INR 402 Cr in FY24 (a 50.8% increase) and reached INR 495.7 Cr in FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company has a presence across 11 states and 1 Union Territory, with a strong historical concentration in Madhya Pradesh (Indore). It is actively expanding into high-growth states including Assam, Gujarat, and Daman & Diu to diversify its regional footprint.
Profitability Margins
PAT margins improved from 4.39% in FY23 to 4.70% in FY24. In H1 FY26, the PAT margin saw a significant jump to 7.4% compared to 2.5% in H1 FY25, driven by a 192% YoY increase in PAT to INR 16.9 Cr. Gross margins for H1 FY26 stood at 16.5% compared to 8.9% in H1 FY25.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was 11.3%, a significant improvement from 5.6% in H1 FY25. This 102% YoY growth in EBITDA (INR 25.8 Cr vs INR 12.7 Cr) is attributed to lower raw material costs and reduced finance costs. Management targets an EBITDA range of 8-12% for FY27-28.
Capital Expenditure
The company maintains an asset-light model in real estate but requires significant capital for EPC and toll deposits. Networth increased to INR 211.1 Cr as of September 2025 from INR 117.7 Cr in March 2025, providing a cushion for planned expansions without major debt-funded capex.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL reaffirmed 'CRISIL BBB/Positive' for long-term and 'CRISIL A3+' for short-term facilities. Borrowing costs are declining as the debt-to-equity ratio improved from 0.61x in March 2025 to 0.28x in September 2025. Interest coverage is comfortable at approximately 4.5 to 5 times.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include bitumen, steel, cement, and other construction aggregates required for EPC projects. While specific percentage splits per material are not disclosed, they constitute the bulk of the COGS which was INR 190.3 Cr in H1 FY26.
Import Sources
Sourced primarily from domestic suppliers within India, particularly in states where projects are executed such as Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, to minimize logistics costs.
Key Suppliers
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company maintains established relationships with a diversified base of local suppliers and customers.
Capacity Expansion
HIL has completed 90+ projects and has 25+ ongoing projects. It is expanding its execution capacity to target an order book of INR 1,000 Cr by the end of FY26, up from the current ~INR 775 Cr.
Raw Material Costs
COGS as a percentage of revenue decreased significantly in H1 FY26, supporting a gross profit of INR 37.5 Cr (up 86.6% YoY). Procurement strategies focus on passing on government-led SEZ benefits and raw material cost reductions to improve margins.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Execution efficiency is critical as 60-65% of revenue is typically booked in Q3 and Q4 due to the seasonal nature of construction and contract billing cycles.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
27%
Growth Strategy
HIL aims to achieve growth by aggressively bidding for new contracts (25% success ratio) to reach a INR 1,000 Cr order book. It is shifting focus toward higher-margin EPC projects (12-13% margin) over toll management (5-5.5% margin) and expanding geographically into Assam and Gujarat.
Products & Services
Roads, bridges, and building construction (EPC); Toll collection management services; Residential housing (PMAY); Commercial real estate leasing and hospitality properties.
Brand Portfolio
Karuna Sagar, Neww York City (Residential Real Estate projects).
New Products/Services
Venturing into newer infrastructure models beyond HAM (Hybrid Annuity Model) and expanding commercial real estate lease rentals to create steady annuity-like revenue streams.
Market Expansion
Targeting high-growth states like Assam, Gujarat, and Daman & Diu to reduce geographic concentration in Madhya Pradesh.
Strategic Alliances
Collaborates with government departments including NHAI, MPIDC, AICTSL, and Indore Municipal Corporation for work orders.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward technological advancements in tolling (FASTag, NPCI) which enhances user experience and collection efficiency. The National Highway network has grown 60% since 2014, creating a massive tailwind for maintenance and tolling contracts.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition in the construction and tolling sectors requires aggressive bidding, which historically restricted HIL's operating margins to around 7%.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on 20+ years of promoter experience and established relationships with government bodies. This provides a 'start-up benefit' when venturing into newer infrastructure models, though the moat is subject to intense competition.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to government infrastructure spending. The Union Budget 2025-26 allocated INR 2.87 lakh crore to MoRTH (up 2.4% YoY), which directly impacts HIL's tender pipeline.
Consumer Behavior
Rapid urbanization and population growth are increasing vehicular traffic, which directly drives revenue growth in the Tollway Collection segment.
Geopolitical Risks
Minimal direct exposure as operations are domestic, but macro-economic shifts affecting interest rates impact finance costs for capital-intensive projects.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by NHAI and MoRTH regulations for road construction and tolling. Compliance with PMAY guidelines is required for residential projects.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company incurred a tax expense of INR 5.5 Cr in H1 FY26 on a PBT of INR 22.4 Cr, representing an effective tax rate of approximately 24.5%.
Legal Contingencies
HIL was previously noted for non-cooperation with Brickwork Ratings in 2020 due to non-furnishing of information. No other specific pending court cases or values were disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Revenue is 100% dependent on winning tenders; failure to win new bids would significantly impact revenue visibility. Cyclicality in the construction industry remains a core risk.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Historically concentrated in Madhya Pradesh, though currently present in 11 states to mitigate regional economic downturns.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on government departments (NHAI, MPIDC) for contract awards and timely clearance of monthly bills (30-45 days).
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The shift toward electronic tolling requires ongoing integration with NPCI and FASTag systems to maintain collection efficiency.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables are generally from government entities, which are considered low credit risk, though payment delays can impact working capital cycles.