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    IRB InvIT Fund Q1 FY27 earnings call

    IRBINVIT
    Services·24 Jul 2026
    Management Summary

    IRB InvIT Fund reported a robust Q1 FY27 with an 8% YoY increase in gross toll revenue to INR 490 crores, driven by an enlarged asset portfolio. The Trust reaffirmed its AAA ratings and announced significant acquisitions, projecting its asset base to grow to INR 23,000-24,000 crores by fiscal year-end. While profit after tax saw a decline YoY and Q-o-Q revenue experienced seasonal moderation, management remains optimistic about future growth and increased unitholder distributions, targeting INR 6.9-7.0 per unit post-acquisitions.

    Highlights

    5

    • Gross toll revenue grew 8% year-on-year to INR 490 crores despite modest tariff revision of 2.5% and global fuel price volatility.

    • AAA ratings reaffirmed, reflecting strong financial profile and stable cash flow generation.

    • Announced acquisition of two highway assets with an enterprise value of INR 4,600 crores, expected to diversify and strengthen portfolio.

    • Asset base projected to increase to INR 23,000-24,000 crores by end of current fiscal, with a target of INR 40,000 crore asset platform over the next three years.

    • Expected annual distributions to increase to approximately INR 6.9 - INR 7.0 per unit following proposed acquisitions, up from INR 6.5 per unit for current fiscal.

    Concerns

    3

    • Profit after tax for the current quarter stood at INR 80 crores, down 20% from INR 100 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    • Impact of global fuel price volatility and geopolitical tensions led to some softness in traffic growth.

    • Quarter-on-quarter de-growth in NDCF and revenue due to seasonality (monsoon) and specific regional factors (Gujarat factory shutdowns).

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Gross Toll Revenue₹490 Cr+8%YoY
    2. 02Consolidated Total Income₹492 Cr+68%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA₹396 Cr+61%YoY
    4. 04Profit After Tax₹80 Cr-20%YoY
    5. 05Distribution Per Unit₹1.625

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Dividend

    ₹1.625/share (interim)

    M&A

    Two highway assets

    acquisition · announced · Consideration ₹NaN (mixed)

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Toll tariff revision (effective April 1, 2027)
    stronger, WPI tracking 7-8%
    		Medium
    Asset Base
    Total asset base
    INR 23,000 - INR 24,000 crores
    		High
    Asset Base
    Total asset platform
    INR 40,000 crore
    		High
    Asset Addition
    Annual asset addition
    INR 6,000 crores to INR 8,000 crores
    		High
    Distribution
    Annual distribution per unit (current portfolio)
    INR 6.50 per unit
    		High
    Distribution
    Annual distribution per unit (post acquisitions)
    INR 6.9 - INR 7.0 per unit
    		High
    Distribution
    Additional distribution from asset additions
    minimum of 3%-5% additional distribution
    		High
    Distribution
    Payout growth
    4%-5%
    		High
    Distribution
    Payout growth
    10%
    		Medium
    Equity Raise
    QIP size
    close to INR 2,500 crores
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    WPI trend and its impact on tariff revision

    Next quarter (leading up to April 2027)
    CurrentWPI tracking 7-8% for April 2027 revision
    TargetConfirmation of stronger tariff revision for FY28

    Why it matters

    Higher WPI translates to stronger toll tariff revisions, directly impacting future revenue growth.

    For the tariff revision effective 1st April 2027, the WPI is now tracking closer to 7 to 8 %.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Global fuel price volatility

    Impacted traffic growth despite modest tariff revision. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Geopolitical tension

    Led to some softness in traffic, contributing to moderated growth. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Seasonality (monsoon)

    Affects Q1 and Q2 toll business, causing quarter-on-quarter de-growth. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Under-construction assets in Public InvIT

    Not suitable for yield-seeking Public InvIT investors due to regulations and lack of immediate distributions. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “At the overall Private InvIT level, since assets are being added consistently, that addition itself drives a significant increase in toll revenue. But if you look at it on like-to-like, asset-by-asset, some assets were completed during the last financial year. Once, an asset is completed, there is substantial increase in the tariff. While an asset is under construction, only 75% of the tariff is charged, and the annual tariff increase is not applied until the construction is complete. Once completed, there is almost a 45% to 55% tariff revision.”

    Clarifies the drivers of revenue growth differences, highlighting the impact of asset additions and completion of construction on tariff revisions.

    asked by Ashwini Agarwal

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Operating Performance Despite Headwinds

    IRB InvIT Fund reported a gross toll revenue of INR 490 crores for Q1 FY27, marking an 8% year-on-year growth. This was achieved despite a modest tariff revision of only 2.5% and challenges from global fuel price volatility and geopolitical tensions. The underlying traffic growth for the Public InvIT corridor stood at a healthy 5.5%-5.75%, outperforming the overall industry's 4% growth as per IHMCL data.

    02

    Robust Financial Growth and Reaffirmed Ratings

    The Trust's consolidated total income surged to INR 492 crores in Q1 FY27, a significant increase from INR 292 crores in the prior year's corresponding quarter. EBITDA also saw substantial growth, rising to INR 396 crores from INR 246 crores. The company's strong financial profile and stable cash flow generation were recognized with the reaffirmation of its AAA ratings during the quarter. However, profit after tax declined to INR 80 crores from INR 100 crores year-on-year, influenced by higher finance costs and depreciation due to an enlarged asset base.

    03

    Strategic Acquisitions Drive Asset Base Expansion

    IRB InvIT Fund announced the acquisition of two highway assets with an enterprise value of approximately INR 4,600 crores and an equity value of INR 2,744 crores. These acquisitions are expected to further diversify the portfolio and extend the weighted average concession life. With these additions, the Trust's asset base is projected to grow from INR 18,000 crores to INR 23,000-24,000 crores by the end of the current fiscal year, with a long-term target of INR 40,000 crore asset platform over the next three years.

    04

    Enhanced Unitholder Distributions and Capital Structure

    For the current quarter, the Board declared a distribution of INR 208.29 crores, translating to INR 1.625 per unit, comprising INR 1.00 as interest and INR 0.625 as return of capital. Based on the current portfolio, the Trust expects annual distributions of around INR 6.50 per unit for the current fiscal. Following the completion of the proposed acquisitions, annual distributions are anticipated to increase to approximately INR 6.9 - INR 7.0 per unit, while maintaining a prudent capital structure.

    05

    Future Growth Catalysts and WPI Impact

    Management anticipates a stronger toll tariff revision from April 1, 2027, as the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is now tracking closer to 7-8%, compared to being subdued for the past two to three years. This higher WPI is expected to provide an additional catalyst for revenue growth. The Trust aims for every asset addition to bring a minimum of 3%-5% additional distribution to unitholders, projecting an overall payout growth of 4%-5% annually for the next five years, and around 10% thereafter.

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