IRB InvIT Fund discloses valuation and due diligence reports for asset acquisition
IRB InvIT Fund disclosed valuation, traffic due diligence, and O&M cost reports for the acquisition of Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited and CG Tollway Limited from IRB Infrastructure Trust, involving an aggregate equity value of INR 2,744 crore and an enterprise value of INR 4,605 crore as of September 30, 2026.

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IRB InvIT Fund disclosed the Valuation Report issued by Grant Thornton Valuation Advisors Private Limited, along with Traffic Due Diligence Reports and O&M Cost Projection Reports for the acquisition of Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited (SYTL) and CG Tollway Limited (CGTL) from IRB Infrastructure Trust. The Investment Manager to IRB InvIT Fund approved a binding term sheet for this related party transaction, which involves an aggregate equity value of INR 2,744 crore and an aggregate enterprise value of INR 4,605 crore as of September 30, 2026.
The valuation, dated March 31, 2026, estimates the fair equity value of the target assets at INR 2,810.8 crore. An illustrative roll forward to September 30, 2026, projects an equity value of INR 2,945.9 crore. The transaction involves the transfer of 100% of the equity share capital of the Target SPVs and the repayment of subordinated debt and shareholder loans.
Valuation and Traffic Due Diligence
Grant Thornton Valuation Advisors Private Limited utilized the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method to arrive at the fair value, considering financial projections provided by the management. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for the target assets was estimated at 9.4%. The valuation report confirms that the management has provided audited balance sheets as of March 31, 2026, and projected balance sheets for September 30, 2026.
Steer Davies Gleave India Private Limited conducted the traffic due diligence, providing traffic and revenue forecasts for the concession periods. The reports include detailed traffic analysis, origin-destination surveys, and revenue projections for both assets, which are expected to enhance revenue stability and expand the portfolio through geographical diversification.
O&M Cost Projections
LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. issued the O&M Cost Projection Reports for both assets. The total O&M cost for SYTL, including GST, is estimated at INR 1,071.58 crore for the period from October 2026 to June 2046. For CGTL, the total O&M cost, including GST, is estimated at INR 1,591.12 crore for the period from October 2026 to January 2042.
| Target SPV | External Gross Debt (INR crore) | Concession End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Solapur Yedeshi Tollway Limited | 591 | June 22, 2046 |
| CG Tollway Limited | 1,270 | January 31, 2042 |
An extraordinary general meeting of unitholders will be convened to seek approval for the acquisition. The indicative timeline for the completion of the sale is on or prior to September 30, 2026, with a long stop date of December 31, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for IRB InvIT Fund
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.54% | -0.02% | +0.64% | -2.49% | -0.70% | +9.84% |
How will the acquisition of SYTL and CGTL impact IRB InvIT Fund's overall debt profile and leverage ratios?
What are the expected synergies or operational efficiencies resulting from the integration of these new assets into the existing portfolio?
How might unitholders react to the related party transaction, and what factors could influence their approval at the EGM?































