National Highways Infra Trust Revises Record Date to March 20, 2026 for Distribution
National Highways Infra Trust has officially revised its record date from March 19 to March 20, 2026 for distribution payment following technical issues related to clearing holiday. The Rs. 1.160 per unit distribution for January 2026 period remains unchanged, comprising interest pass through and other income components, with payment scheduled within 5 working days from the revised record date.

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National Highways Infra Trust has revised the record date for its distribution payment from March 19, 2026 to March 20, 2026, following technical issues related to a clearing holiday. The infrastructure investment trust announced the change on March 18, 2026, maintaining all other distribution details unchanged.
Revised Distribution Timeline
The board of National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited has updated the distribution schedule due to clearing holiday complications:
| Parameter: | Original Details | Revised Details |
|---|---|---|
| Record Date: | March 19, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
| Distribution Amount: | Rs. 1.160 per unit | Rs. 1.160 per unit |
| Interest Pass Through: | Rs. 1.157 per unit | Rs. 1.157 per unit |
| Other Income: | Rs. 0.003 per unit | Rs. 0.003 per unit |
| Payment Timeline: | Within 5 working days | Within 5 working days |
The stock exchanges informed the investment manager about technical issues arising from the clearing holiday on March 19, 2026, necessitating the one-day postponement.
Distribution Components
The distribution package remains unchanged at Rs. 1.160 per unit for the January 2026 period. The amount comprises Rs. 1.157 per unit as interest pass through and Rs. 0.003 per unit as other income on surplus funds at trust level, subject to applicable withholding taxes.
Regulatory Compliance and Communication
National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited, with CIN U65929DL2020GOI366835, formally communicated the revised record date to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30. The trust trades under scrip code 543385 and symbol NHIT on the exchanges.
The revision maintains compliance with SEBI Infrastructure Investment Trusts Regulations, 2014 and SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements Regulations, 2015. Under Regulation 18(6)(c) of SEBI InvIT Regulations, the revised record date of March 20, 2026 will determine unitholder eligibility for the distribution.
Payment Schedule
Eligible unitholders can expect to receive their distributions within 5 working days from the revised record date of March 20, 2026. All payments will remain subject to applicable withholding taxes, ensuring continued regulatory compliance. The original board approval from March 16, 2026 and unitholder consent obtained at the extraordinary meeting on March 12, 2026 remain valid for the revised timeline.
Will National Highways Infra Trust implement additional safeguards to prevent future record date revisions due to clearing holidays?
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