IRB InvIT Fund (IRBINVIT)
Latest quarterly results (Q4 FY26)
In its latest reported quarter, Q4 FY26, IRB InvIT's revenue was ₹528 Cr (+87.2% year on year, +17.3% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹97.0 Cr (+3.2% year on year); the operating margin was 73.5%.
| Q4 FY26 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q4 FY25 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹528 | +87.2% | +17.3% |
| Operating profit | ₹388 | +67.2% | +4.3% |
| Net profit | ₹97.0 | +3.2% | +61.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.75 | -53.4% | +59.6% |
| Operating margin | 73.5% | — | — |
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
IRB InvIT Fund reported a ~6% YoY rise in gross toll collections for September 2026, totaling ₹140.1 Cr (₹1,401 million) across its 7 project SPVs compared to ₹132.3 Cr (₹1,323 million) in September 2025. The highest contributing SPV was IRB Tumkur Chitradurga Tollway with ₹37.5 Cr (up from ₹33.7 Cr), followed by IRB Hapur Moradabad Tollway at ₹30.1 Cr. On the other hand, collections at Kishangarh Gulabpura Tollway marginally declined from ₹22.9 Cr to ₹22.2 Cr. Note that three SPVs acquired effective November 1, 2025, were presented with prior-year comparisons for like-for-like analysis.
- Gross toll collection reached ₹1,401 million (₹140.1 Cr) in September 2026 vs ₹1,323 million in September 2025, up ~6% YoY
- IRB Tumkur Chitradurga Tollway contributed ₹375 million, up 11.3% YoY from ₹337 million
- IRB Hapur Moradabad Tollway delivered ₹301 million in revenue against ₹289 million in the prior period
- Kishangarh Gulabpura Tollway recorded a slight drop in collection to ₹222 million from ₹229 million
IRB InvIT Fund submitted its quarterly compliance disclosure regarding its Compliance Officer and Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The filing confirms that Ms. Swapna Arya continues as the Compliance Officer, having held the post since June 26, 2019, with no changes over the prior two quarters. KFin Technologies Limited remains the SEBI-registered RTA. This is a purely procedural regulatory filing with zero impact on operational or financial metrics.
- Compliance Officer confirmed as Ms. Swapna Arya, appointed on 26/06/2019
- No change in Compliance Officer during the previous 2 quarters
- KFin Technologies Limited maintained as SEBI-registered RTA (Reg. No INR000000221)
- Filing submitted for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 under Regulations 6(1) and 7(1)
IRB InvIT Fund submitted its quarterly investor grievance report for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 (Q2 FY27). The Trust received and successfully resolved all 573 complaints during the quarter, leaving zero complaints pending. For FY27 year-to-date up to September 30, 2026, a total of 1,095 complaints (including 1 SCORES complaint) were received and disposed of. The average turnaround time for redressal of complaints remained at 1 working day.
- 573 total investor complaints received during Q2 FY27, with 573 resolved and 0 pending
- 0 SCORES complaints received or pending during the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- 1,095 total complaints received and resolved for FY 2026-27 up to September 30, 2026
- Average redressal turnaround time was maintained at 1 working day
IRB InvIT Fund disclosed its updated unitholding pattern as of September 30, 2026, following recent capital restructuring via preferential issues and institutional placements allotted on September 25 and September 29, 2026. Total outstanding units stand at 1,65,30,60,316. The Sponsor, Investment Manager, Project Manager, and associates hold 17.16% (28,37,40,000 units), with zero units pledged. Public unitholders hold 82.84%, led by Foreign Portfolio Investors at 31.62% and retail individuals at 18.50%.
- Total outstanding units post-restructuring stand at 1,65,30,60,316
- Sponsor and Sponsor Group hold 17.16% (28,37,40,000 units), with 0 units pledged
- Foreign Portfolio Investors hold 31.62% (52,27,23,978 units) of total capital
- Mutual Funds and Insurance Companies hold 7.34% and 1.03% respectively
- Reflects allotments completed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026
IRB InvIT Fund disclosed its updated unitholding pattern as of September 30, 2026, following recent capital restructuring via preferential issues and institutional placements allotted on September 25 and September 29, 2026. Total outstanding units stand at 1,65,30,60,316. The Sponsor, Investment Manager, Project Manager, and associates hold 17.16% (28,37,40,000 units), with zero units pledged. Public unitholders hold 82.84%, led by Foreign Portfolio Investors at 31.62% and retail individuals at 18.50%.
- Total outstanding units post-restructuring stand at 1,65,30,60,316
- Sponsor and Sponsor Group hold 17.16% (28,37,40,000 units), with 0 units pledged
- Foreign Portfolio Investors hold 31.62% (52,27,23,978 units) of total capital
- Mutual Funds and Insurance Companies hold 7.34% and 1.03% respectively
- Reflects allotments completed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026
IRB InvIT Fund has finalized the acquisition of 100% equity share capital in two project SPVs: Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited (SYTL) and CG Tollway Limited (CGTL) from IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT). This announcement follows previous disclosures, formally concluding the asset transfer. The acquisition expands the Trust's operational toll road portfolio, reinforcing revenue generation from BOT assets.
- Completed 100% equity stake acquisition in Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited (SYTL)
- Completed 100% equity stake acquisition in CG Tollway Limited (CGTL)
- Assets acquired from IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT)
- Filing confirms execution following earlier disclosure dated September 29, 2026
IRB InvIT Fund has executed Project Implementation Agreements appointing its sponsor, IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited, as the Project Manager for two project SPVs: Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited (SYTL) and CG Tollway Limited (CGTL). This follows unitholder approval received on August 3, 2026, to acquire 100% equity in both SPVs from IRB Infrastructure Trust. In addition, the Trust entered into shareholder loan agreements and facility agreements dated September 28, 2026, with each SPV. The transaction is conducted at arm's length with the sponsor, which holds a 16.12% stake in the Trust.
- Executed Project Implementation Agreements appointing sponsor IRB Infrastructure Developers as Project Manager
- Covers SYTL (NH-211 4-laning, design length 98.717 km in Maharashtra) and CGTL (NH-79 6-laning, km 90.000 to km 214.870 in Rajasthan)
- Trust executed shareholder loan and facility agreements with both SPVs on September 28, 2026
- Follows unitholder approval granted on August 3, 2026; Sponsor holds a 16.12% stake in the Trust
IRB InvIT Fund has completed an aggregate fundraise of ₹2,351 crore, comprising ₹2,000 crore via an Institutional Placement (allotting 31.75 crore units at ₹63 per unit) and ₹351 crore via a preferential issue to sponsor IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. The total fundraise represents approximately 47% of its current market cap of ₹5,028 crore. The proceeds will partly fund the acquisition of two BOT highway assets (Solapur Yedeshi and Chittorgarh Gulabpura) from IRB Infrastructure Trust. Post-acquisition, the Trust's portfolio expands to 11 operational highway assets covering 5,314 lane km with an enterprise value exceeding ₹20,000 crore.
- Approved allotment of 317,460,316 units at ₹63 per unit to raise ₹2,000 crore via Institutional Placement
- Sponsor IRB Infrastructure Developers invested ₹351 crore via preferential allotment to maintain ~16% stake
- Total fundraise of ₹2,351 crore to fund acquisition of 2 BOT highway assets (Solapur Yedeshi and Chittorgarh Gulabpura)
- Post-acquisition portfolio will reach 11 operational highway assets (5,314 lane km) with EV over ₹20,000 crore and average life of ~17 years
- Post-issue unitholding capital expands to 1,653,060,316 units
IRB InvIT Fund has approved the closure of its institutional placement of units on September 28, 2026. The Trust approved the allocation of 317,460,316 units at an issue price of ₹63 per unit, raising approximately ₹2,000 Cr. The issue price reflects a discount of ₹1.26 per unit (1.96%) against the floor price of ₹64.26 per unit. This fundraise represents nearly 40% of the Trust's market capitalization of ₹5,028 Cr.
- Allocated 317,460,316 units to eligible institutional investors
- Issue price fixed at ₹63 per unit, raising ~₹2,000 Cr
- Priced at a discount of ₹1.26 per unit (1.96%) to the floor price of ₹64.26
- Issue closed on September 28, 2026 following receipt of funds in escrow
IRB InvIT Fund has approved the allotment of 5,40,00,000 units on a preferential basis to its sponsor, IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited, at an issue price of ₹65 per unit. The aggregate fundraise amounts to ₹351 crore, which represents approximately 7.0% of the Trust's current market capitalization of ₹5,013 crore. The newly allotted units will rank pari-passu with existing units and are subject to regulatory lock-in periods under InvIT Regulations.
- Allotted 5,40,00,000 units at an issue price of ₹65 per unit
- Total capital raised stands at ₹351,00,00,000 (₹351 crore)
- Issue subscribed entirely by sponsor IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited
- Issue price of ₹65 is marginally above the current market price of ₹64.4
IRB InvIT Fund has launched an institutional placement of units on September 24, 2026. The Investment Manager's Board approved the floor price at ₹64.26 per unit, aligned with the SEBI InvIT regulations pricing formula. The relevant date has been set as September 24, 2026, and the preliminary placement document has been formally adopted. The final issue price and total dilution will be determined in consultation with lead managers.
- Issue opened on September 24, 2026, following unitholder approval via postal ballot on August 03, 2026
- Floor price set at ₹64.26 per unit based on SEBI InvIT Regulations
- Floor price of ₹64.26 is close to the current market price of ₹65.0 (approx. 1.1% discount)
- Adopted the preliminary placement document dated September 24, 2026
IRB InvIT Fund has submitted unaudited proforma consolidated financial information to BSE and NSE for its proposed acquisition of two target SPVs: Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited and CG Tollway Limited. The total consideration transferred in cash for the target SPVs is valued at ₹2,744.00 crore (INR 27,440 million), representing approximately 55% of the Trust's current market capitalization of ₹5,013 crore. The acquisition will be funded via a proposed issue of units alongside bank term loans, though the issue price and unit dilution remain unfinalized. After accounting for net assets acquired of ₹1,160.81 crore as of June 30, 2026, ₹1,583.19 crore will be recognized as intangible assets.
- Proposed acquisition consideration transferred in cash stands at ₹2,744.00 crore (INR 27,440.00 million)
- Identified target SPVs are Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited and CG Tollway Limited
- Net assets acquired valued at ₹1,160.81 crore (INR 11,608.14 million) as of June 30, 2026
- Excess consideration of ₹1,583.19 crore (INR 15,831.86 million) recognized under intangible assets
- Funding planned through a fresh issue of units and term loans from banks
IRB InvIT Fund has executed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited and CG Tollway Limited from IRB Infrastructure Trust for an equity value of ₹2,744 crore. The total enterprise value is ₹4,605 crore, which includes existing external gross debt of ₹1,861 crore across both SPVs. The combined turnover of these target assets for FY26 stood at ₹306.59 crore, equivalent to ~19.8% of IRB InvIT's TTM revenue of ₹1,546 crore. The acquisition is scheduled for completion on or before September 30, 2026.
- Enterprise value of ₹4,605 crore with an equity purchase consideration of ₹2,744 crore in cash
- Assumes external debt of ₹591 crore in SYTL and ₹1,270 crore in CGTL (total ₹1,861 crore)
- Combined FY26 turnover of the acquired assets is ₹306.59 crore (up from ₹249.02 crore in FY25)
- Target completion date is on or prior to September 30, 2026, with a long stop date of December 31, 2026
IRB InvIT Fund clarified its August 26, 2026 unitholder meeting notice following observations from the NSE regarding its proposed preferential issue. Unitholders approved the issuance of 54,000,000 units at ₹65 per unit, aggregating to ₹351 crore (~6.9% of market cap). The Trust asked investors to disregard 'Scenario 2' (illustrative post-issue dilution assuming an additional fresh issue) and corrected a typographical error in the 90-day VWAP from ₹61.65 to ₹61.59 per unit, confirming the ₹65 issue price remains unaffected.
- Clarified terms for preferential issue of 54,000,000 units at ₹65 per unit, raising ₹351,000,000 (~₹351 crore)
- Unitholders approved the preferential issue at the Extraordinary Meeting on September 21, 2026
- NSE observations prompted Trust to advise unitholders to disregard illustrative 'Scenario 2' post-issue shareholding pattern
- Corrected 90 trading days' VWAP computation from ₹61.65 to ₹61.59 per unit with no change to the ₹65 issue price
IRB InvIT Fund clarified its August 26, 2026 unitholder meeting notice following observations from the NSE regarding its proposed preferential issue. Unitholders approved the issuance of 54,000,000 units at ₹65 per unit, aggregating to ₹351 crore (~6.9% of market cap). The Trust asked investors to disregard 'Scenario 2' (illustrative post-issue dilution assuming an additional fresh issue) and corrected a typographical error in the 90-day VWAP from ₹61.65 to ₹61.59 per unit, confirming the ₹65 issue price remains unaffected.
- Clarified terms for preferential issue of 54,000,000 units at ₹65 per unit, raising ₹351,000,000 (~₹351 crore)
- Unitholders approved the preferential issue at the Extraordinary Meeting on September 21, 2026
- NSE observations prompted Trust to advise unitholders to disregard illustrative 'Scenario 2' post-issue shareholding pattern
- Corrected 90 trading days' VWAP computation from ₹61.65 to ₹61.59 per unit with no change to the ₹65 issue price
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Toll revenues are growing at a rate of 8-9% YoY. The portfolio consists of matured operational toll assets and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) assets.
Geographic Revenue Split
Revenue is diversified across six Indian states: Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Punjab.
Profitability Margins
The Trust maintains strong debt coverage with a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) estimated to remain close to 2x over the entire debt tenor. Over 90% of Net Distributable Cash Flows (NDCF) are distributed to unitholders.
EBITDA Margin
Core profitability is supported by fixed-price O&M contracts which eliminate volatility in maintenance expenses; toll revenues are growing at 8-9% while DPU growth is guided at 5% due to debt amortization.
Capital Expenditure
The Trust successfully completed the acquisition of three road assets with an Enterprise Value of INR 8,436 Cr. A new acquisition of VM7 Expressway is proposed with an Enterprise Value of INR 1,253.38 Cr (INR 12,533.8 million).
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The Trust has a Stable outlook from CARE Ratings. Consolidated debt/EV is expected to be at 34% following refinancing.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Bitumen, stone aggregates, and steel for major repairs and improvements, though these are managed under fixed-price O&M contracts.
Import Sources
Sourced locally within India from states including Maharashtra and Gujarat where projects are located.
Key Suppliers
IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited serves as the Project Manager and primary contractor for O&M services.
Capacity Expansion
Current portfolio includes 2,231 lane km across five toll assets and one HAM asset. Asset size increased from INR 8,000 Cr to INR 16,000 Cr (100% growth) following recent acquisitions.
Raw Material Costs
O&M costs are fixed under long-term contracts, mitigating the impact of raw material price volatility on the Trust's cash flows.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operational efficiency is reflected in the 8-9% growth in toll revenues and the maintenance of a DSCR near 2x.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
5%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by the acquisition of longer-life assets, such as the VM7 Expressway (20-21 years life), which improved the average portfolio life from 14 to 17 years. The Trust also utilizes institutional placements, such as the recent INR 4,250 Cr fundraise, to finance asset additions from the Sponsor's pipeline.
Products & Services
Toll collection services on national highways and road maintenance services under BOT and HAM models.
Brand Portfolio
IRB InvIT Fund.
New Products/Services
Proposed acquisition of VM7 Expressway Private Limited, an eight-lane access-controlled expressway (Vadodara-Mumbai Phase I-Package VII).
Market Expansion
Expansion through the acquisition of five toll projects from the Private InvIT of the IRB group (preliminary NBO received).
Market Share & Ranking
One of the largest public listed InvITs in India, having executed one of the largest institutional placements of INR 4,250 Cr.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic partnership with IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited (Sponsor) and IRB Infrastructure Private Limited (Investment Manager).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) assets which provide more stable, front-ended distributions compared to traditional toll assets that require longer gestation for revenue growth.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other infrastructure investment trusts and private equity funds for road asset acquisitions.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a geographically diversified portfolio of matured assets (2,231 lane km) and a strong relationship with the Sponsor, providing a steady pipeline of operational projects.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Traffic growth is sensitive to national logistics activity and GDP growth; slower traffic growth was noted in recent periods due to these factors.
Consumer Behavior
Traffic patterns are influenced by the shift toward organized logistics and the implementation of electronic tolling (FASTag).
Geopolitical Risks
Limited direct impact as assets are located within India, though macro-economic shifts affect traffic.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by NHAI concession agreements and SEBI InvIT Regulations, requiring the distribution of 90% of NDCF.
Taxation Policy Impact
SPVs follow the old tax regime, making distributions in the form of dividends exempt in the hands of unitholders.
Legal Contingencies
The proposed VM7 acquisition reports nil ongoing material litigations or litigations with unascertainable financial implications.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Traffic growth volatility and the finite life of assets (HAM assets have no terminal value) are key risks. Debt coverage could be impacted if acquisitions are made without sufficient cash flow support.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Revenue is concentrated within India, spread across 6 states, reducing regional risk.
Third Party Dependencies
Significant dependency on IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited for project management and as the source of future asset acquisitions.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk for physical road assets, though digital tolling systems must be maintained to standard.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
NHAI is the primary counterparty for HAM/Annuity payments, representing low credit risk.