IRB InvIT Fund (BOM:540526) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Acquisitions and …

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Release Date: February 12, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

IRB InvIT Fund (BOM:540526) successfully acquired three road assets with a combined enterprise value of approximately 8,400 crores, enhancing long-term visibility and portfolio strength.

The portfolio's average residual life increased from 14 years to approximately 17 years, improving long-term asset sustainability.

Geographic diversification improved with expansion into high GDP states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

The acquired assets delivered strong operating performance with average toll revenue growth of around 14% year-over-year.

The trust maintained a strong credit profile with its AAA rating reaffirmed by two leading credit rating agencies.

Negative Points

The profit after tax for the current quarter decreased to 60 crores from 90 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Interest costs increased significantly to 153 crores from 69 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year due to the acquisition of new assets.

Depreciation and amortization costs rose to 100 crores from 61 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The trust faces the challenge of replacing the revenue from the Umar Salem Namakkal asset, which will exit the portfolio in January 2027.

The acquisition of new assets was primarily funded through debt, raising concerns about increased leverage and interest obligations.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Can you provide details on the Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF) contributions from the newly acquired assets and the impact of the Omar Salem Namakkal asset leaving the portfolio? A: The VM7 asset is expected to increase payouts by 5%, contributing around 10 to 12 crores per quarter. The existing assets contribute approximately 100 crores per quarter, and the new assets contribute around 85 to 90 crores. The Omar Salem Namakkal asset, which will leave the portfolio in FY27, contributes about 8 to 9% of the current assets’ NDCF. The growth in other assets is expected to offset this loss. (Respondent: Unidentified_4)

Q: What is the strategy for future acquisitions, and how do you plan to reach the target AUM of 40,000 crores? A: The goal is to increase the AUM to 40,000 crores in the next two years, with consistent asset additions. We plan to add 8,000 to 10,000 crores worth of assets annually. The focus is on acquiring assets that do not dilute payouts to existing unit holders. (Respondent: Unidentified_4)

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Q: How does the trust plan to manage debt repayments while maintaining distributions to unit holders? A: The trust’s debt repayment is structured on a ballooning basis, with 5% repayment in the next 1 to 4 years, 40% in the next 5 to 9 years, and full repayment in 10 to 15 years. The expected growth in toll revenue, projected at 10% annually, will support both increased payouts and debt repayments. (Respondent: Unidentified_4)

Q: How does the trust plan to handle interest rate fluctuations, and what is the impact of lower WPI on the trust’s financials? A: The trust benefits from a floating interest rate, with 80% of debt linked to the one-month MCLR. A lower WPI scenario is advantageous as it reduces interest costs, potentially saving 160 crores annually, which offsets any revenue loss from lower toll rate increases. (Respondent: Unidentified_4)

Q: What are the growth expectations for toll revenue, and how does this impact NAV and DPU? A: Consistent double-digit growth in toll revenue is expected to improve NAV and DPU. If this trend continues, there will be an increase in payouts. The trust is required to distribute 90% of cash flow, and current growth rates are ahead of initial assumptions. (Respondent: Unidentified_4)

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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