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    Powergrid Infra.

    PGINVIT
    Power·7 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Powergrid Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) reported a robust Q2 FY26, with strong financial performance and consistent unitholder distributions. The company maintained high operational efficiency and saw significant growth in its investor base. While acknowledging the challenge of limited asset availability, PGInvIT is strategically pursuing new growth avenues, including participation in Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) projects through a consortium with POWERGRID.

    Highlights

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    • Total consolidated income for Q2 FY26 reached ₹326.7 crores, with revenue from operations at ₹316.6 crores.

    • Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF) for Q2 FY26 was ₹277.3 crores, exceeding the mandated 90% distribution threshold.

    • A distribution of ₹3 per unit was declared for Q2 FY26, contributing to a cumulative distribution of ₹52.50 per unit since listing.

    • The investor base expanded significantly from ~15,000 unitholders at IPO to over 2 lakh as of September 30, 2025.

    • Operational efficiency remained high, with average availability across all SPVs exceeding 99.75% in Q2 FY26.

    Concerns

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    • Management noted a key challenge in the limited availability of monetizable assets in the near-term.

    • No state has initiated asset monetization in the last 3-4 years, impacting potential acquisition opportunities.

    What Changed2

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items2 → 6 (+4)Risks discussed3 → 1 (-2)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Q2 FY26

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    • Total Consolidated Income
      ₹326.7 Cr
    • Revenue from Operations
      ₹316.6 Cr
    • Total Expenses (Excl. Impairment)
      ₹117.9 Cr
    • NDCF
      ₹277.3 Cr

    H1 FY26

    2
    • Total Consolidated Income
      ₹651.7 Cr
    • NDCF
      ₹553.1 Cr

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Gross ₹1,068.2 crores

    Dividend

    ₹3/share (interim)

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹363 crores

    Permitted to invest up to 10% of InvIT value, which currently stands around ₹880 crores.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Dividend
    Distribution per unit
    ₹12 per unit
    		High
    Project Completion
    PPTL 400 kV line bay project completion
    December 2025
    		High
    Project Revenue
    PPTL 400 kV line bay project annual tariff
    ₹4.5 crores
    		High
    Capex
    TBCB project participation
    up to 2 projects with combined cost ~₹500 crores
    		Medium
    Sector Investment
    National Electricity Plan investment in transmission
    ₹9.16 lakh crores
    		High
    Sector Investment
    Brahmaputra basin investment
    ₹1.91 lakh crores
    		High

    Progress on TBCB consortium agreement and bidding initiation

    Next quarter
    CurrentBoards cleared, agreement in pipeline
    TargetAgreement finalized and bidding initiated for TBCB projects

    Why it matters

    Finalization of the consortium agreement and commencement of bidding are crucial steps for PGInvIT's new growth avenue in TBCB projects.

    Progress, in the previous question also I have told that progress is that both the Boards have already cleared that and we are taking approvals and that agreement is in the pipeline. And once it is clear cut and then we can go in that direction.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.m_and_a[target='TBCB consortium'].status

    Risks & concerns

    1
    RiskSeverity

    Limited availability of monetizable assets in the near-term

    Management explicitly stated this as a 'key challenge' and noted that no state has monetized assets in the last 3-4 years, impacting acquisition opportunities. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “Actually, TBCB projects, which we see is a great opportunity for us and to get into that, but limited to our there is a limit for we can quote into that. So we have sort of come with our sponsors and our mentor POWERGRID and POWERGRID has agreed for that. Both of the Board of Directors have already cleared this and it is under further approval and agreement session.”

    Clarifies the company's strategic move into TBCB projects, the internal approval process, and the initial project size limitation.

    asked by Abhinav

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Q2 FY26 Financial Performance and Distributions

    PGInvIT reported a total consolidated income of ₹326.7 crores for Q2 FY26, with revenue from operations contributing ₹316.6 crores. The Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF) for the quarter stood at ₹277.3 crores, comfortably exceeding the mandated 90% distribution threshold. The company declared a distribution of ₹3 per unit for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, marking its 17th consecutive payout and contributing to a cumulative distribution of ₹52.50 per unit since listing.

    02

    Strategic Entry into TBCB Projects for Growth

    To counter the challenge of limited monetizable assets, PGInvIT's Board has granted in-principle approval for a consortium with POWERGRID to participate in up to two Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) projects. These projects have a combined estimated cost of approximately ₹500 crores. PGInvIT is expected to hold a 74% equity stake, leveraging POWERGRID's 26% stake as the lead partner to meet bidding qualifications and expand its asset base.

    03

    Robust Operational Efficiency and Asset Base

    PGInvIT maintained high operational efficiency in Q2 FY26, with an average availability across all its Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) exceeding 99.75%. The trust's portfolio consists of 5 SPVs, owning 11 transmission lines spanning approximately 3,699 circuit kilometers and 3 substations with a combined transformation capacity of 6,630 MVA. These assets operate under long-term 35-year transmission service agreements, ensuring predictable cash flows.

    04

    Capital Structure and Funding Flexibility

    As of September 30, 2025, PGInvIT's outstanding external borrowing stood at ₹1,068.2 crores, resulting in a net borrowing ratio of 4.88%. This low leverage provides significant headroom for future debt-funded acquisitions. The company continues to maintain a strong AAA credit rating with a stable outlook from ICRA, CRISIL, and CARE, reflecting its robust financial position and access to capital for strategic growth.

    05

    PPTL Project Update and Sector Outlook

    The PPTL SPV's project, involving a 400 kV line bay at the Parli new substation for renewable energy interconnections, is in an advanced stage and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2025. This project, with an investment of approximately ₹25 crores, is expected to generate an estimated annual tariff of ₹4.5 crores. The broader sector outlook remains promising, with the National Electricity Plan projecting investments of ₹9.16 lakh crores in transmission infrastructure up to 2032, creating future acquisition opportunities for PGInvIT.

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