EIT FY26 Net Profit ₹117.85 Cr, NAV ₹80.14
Energy Infrastructure Trust reported a consolidated net profit of ₹117.85 crore for FY26, with revenue from operations at ₹3,817.13 crore. The NAV per unit was declared at ₹80.14 as of March 31, 2026. The Trust distributed a total of ₹1,012.62 crore, or ₹15.3 per unit, comprising return of capital and return on capital. The net debt to AUM ratio stood at 45.1%, and the Trust maintains AAA/Stable ratings from CRISIL and CARE.

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Energy Infrastructure Trust 's Investment Manager, EnCap Investment Manager Private Limited, convened its Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The board declared a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹80.14 per unit for the Trust as on March 31, 2026, as per Regulation 10(22) of the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014. The Investment Manager confirmed there is no erosion in the net worth of the Company as per the financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026, compared to March 31, 2025. Subsequently, the management held an investor conference call on May 14, 2026, to discuss the performance and outlook.
Consolidated Financial Performance
The Trust and its subsidiary Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PIL) reported the following consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. Revenue from operations stood at ₹3,817.13 crore, while total income came in at ₹3,899.12 crore. The Trust recorded a consolidated net profit of ₹117.85 crore attributable to unitholders, a significant improvement over the prior year. Basic and diluted earnings per unit stood at ₹1.77.
| Metric: | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹3,817.13 Cr | ₹3,892.93 Cr |
| Total Income: | ₹3,899.12 Cr | ₹4,036.23 Cr |
| Total Expenses: | ₹3,781.06 Cr | ₹4,026.29 Cr |
| Profit Before Tax: | ₹118.06 Cr | ₹9.94 Cr |
| Net Profit (Unitholders): | ₹117.85 Cr | ₹8.96 Cr |
| Total Comprehensive Income: | ₹117.97 Cr | ₹8.31 Cr |
| Basic EPS (₹/unit): | ₹1.77 | ₹0.13 |
| Diluted EPS (₹/unit): | ₹1.77 | ₹0.13 |
Operational Highlights
According to the investor presentation, the Trust reported a transportation volume of 34.46 mmscmd for FY26, with a realised tariff of ₹79.3 per MMBTU. The net debt to AUM ratio stood at 45.1% as on March 31, 2026. The enterprise value of the SPV (PIL) as determined by the independent valuer was ₹11,891.78 crore as at March 31, 2026.
Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights
The consolidated balance sheet as at March 31, 2026 reflects total assets of ₹12,931.73 crore. Total equity attributable to unitholders stood at ₹495.46 crore, with non-controlling interest of ₹4,045.17 crore. Total borrowings (non-current and current) amounted to ₹6,587.91 crore. Cash and cash equivalents improved to ₹829.98 crore from ₹647.10 crore in the prior year.
| Parameter: | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets: | ₹12,931.73 Cr | ₹13,659.91 Cr |
| Total Equity (incl. NCI): | ₹4,540.63 Cr | ₹5,435.28 Cr |
| Unit Capital: | ₹6,640.00 Cr | ₹6,640.00 Cr |
| Distribution - Repayment of Capital: | (₹3,435.69 Cr) | (₹2,899.78 Cr) |
| Non-Current Borrowings: | ₹5,461.27 Cr | ₹6,460.44 Cr |
| Current Borrowings: | ₹1,126.64 Cr | ₹126.63 Cr |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents: | ₹829.98 Cr | ₹647.10 Cr |
| Net Gearing Ratio: | 1.19 | 1.05 |
Net Asset Value and Fair Value
The consolidated statement of net assets at fair value as at March 31, 2026 shows total assets at fair value of ₹13,712.38 crore against liabilities of ₹8,391.10 crore, resulting in net assets attributable to unitholders at fair value of ₹5,321.28 crore. The NAV per unit on a book value basis stood at ₹68.38, while the fair value NAV per unit was declared at ₹80.14.
| Metric: | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets (Fair Value): | ₹13,712.38 Cr | ₹14,090.80 Cr |
| Net Assets Attributable to Unitholders (Fair Value): | ₹5,321.28 Cr | ₹5,866.17 Cr |
| NAV per Unit (Book Value, ₹): | ₹68.38 | ₹81.86 |
| NAV per Unit (Fair Value, ₹): | ₹80.14 | ₹88.35 |
| Enterprise Value of SPV (PIL): | ₹11,891.78 Cr | ₹12,443.98 Cr |
| Total Return at Fair Value: | ₹467.73 Cr | ₹433.45 Cr |
Net Distributable Cash Flows and Distributions
The Net Distributable Cash Flows (NDCF) at the Trust level for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at ₹1,022.42 crore, with net distributable cash flows including surplus cash at ₹1,023.23 crore. At the SPV (PIL) level, the NDCF was ₹1,031.14 crore. During the year, total distributions of ₹1,012.62 crore were made to unitholders, comprising return of capital of ₹535.91 crore and return on capital of ₹476.71 crore across four quarterly tranches.
| Distribution Date: | Return of Capital (₹ Cr) | Return on Capital (₹ Cr) | Total (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025: | 134.27 | 136.31 | 270.58 |
| July 16–17, 2025: | 134.09 | 136.60 | 270.69 |
| October 15–20, 2025: | 134.42 | 125.54 | 259.96 |
| January 12–13, 2026: | 133.13 | 78.26 | 211.39 |
| Total FY26: | 535.91 | 476.71 | 1,012.62 |
Subsequent to March 31, 2026, the Investment Manager declared a further distribution of ₹250.29 crore (return of capital ₹142.23 crore and return on capital ₹118.06 crore), paid between April 17–20, 2026.
Standalone Financial Results
On a standalone basis, the Trust reported total income of ₹486.83 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹848.61 crore in the prior year. Profit after tax stood at ₹444.11 crore versus ₹820.87 crore previously, with basic and diluted earnings per unit at ₹6.69. The standalone NAV per unit at fair value was ₹80.14.
| Metric: | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income: | ₹486.83 Cr | ₹848.61 Cr |
| Profit After Tax: | ₹444.11 Cr | ₹820.87 Cr |
| Basic & Diluted EPS (₹/unit): | ₹6.69 | ₹12.36 |
| Standalone NAV per Unit (Fair Value, ₹): | ₹80.14 | ₹88.35 |
Credit Ratings and Regulatory Compliance
The Trust holds a "CRISIL AAA/Stable" rating, reaffirmed by CRISIL on March 09, 2026 and reviewed on April 13, 2026, as well as a "CARE AAA/Stable" rating reaffirmed by CARE Ratings on October 16, 2025 and April 28, 2026. The SPV's listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) also carry "CRISIL AAA/Stable" and "CARE AAA/Stable" ratings with no revision. The board meeting intimation and financial results are available on the Trust's official website at www.pipelineinvit.com . The filing was signed by Ankitha Jain, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Membership No.: A36271), and Axis Trustee Services Limited was copied on the communication.
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