NHIT Announces Director Appointments and Re-nominations for FY 2026-27
National Highways Infra Trust's investment manager NHIIMPL has announced board changes effective April 17, 2026, including the appointment of Mr. Hardik Bhadrik Shah as Unitholders Nominee Director nominated by Nitro Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. Two existing directors, Mr. Debapratim Hajara (representing OTPP) and Mr. Pushkar Kulkarni (representing CPPIB), have been re-nominated for FY 2026-27. These changes comply with SEBI InvIT Regulations and related circulars.

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National Highways Infra Trust has announced significant board changes at its investment manager company, National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited (NHIIMPL), effective April 17, 2026. The changes include both new appointments and re-nominations of existing directors for the fiscal year 2026-27.
New Director Appointment
The company has appointed Mr. Hardik Bhadrik Shah (DIN: 06648474) as a Unitholders Nominee Director (Non-Executive) on the board of NHIIMPL. His appointment takes effect from April 17, 2026, following nomination from Nitro Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd.
| Position Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. Hardik Bhadrik Shah |
| DIN: | 06648474 |
| Position: | Unitholders Nominee Director (Non-Executive) |
| Nominating Entity: | Nitro Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. |
| Effective Date: | April 17, 2026 |
Director Re-nominations
Two existing Unitholders Nominee Directors have been re-nominated for FY 2026-27. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) of NHIIMPL confirmed these re-nominations through a resolution by circulation dated April 15, 2026.
| Director: | Representing Entity |
|---|---|
| Mr. Debapratim Hajara | M/s. Ontario Limited (OTPP) |
| Mr. Pushkar Kulkarni | M/s. CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (4) Inc (CPPIB) |
Regulatory Compliance
These appointments and re-nominations were conducted in accordance with Regulation 4(2)(i) of SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014. The process also followed guidelines from SEBI Master Circular bearing reference number SEBI/HO/DDHS-PoD-2/P/CIR/2025/102 dated July 11, 2025, and NHIIMPL's Policy on Qualifications and criteria for Appointment of Unitholders Nominee Directors.
Communication and Documentation
The company has informed both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about these board changes. Confirmations have been emailed to the respective unitholders on April 17, 2026, within the prescribed timelines as mandated by regulatory requirements.
National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited serves as the investment manager to National Highways Infra Trust and operates under CIN: U65929DL2020GOI366835. The announcement was signed by Gunjan Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on behalf of the board.
What strategic initiatives might the new board composition drive for National Highways Infra Trust's investment portfolio in FY 2026-27?
How could the continued involvement of OTPP and CPPIB through their re-nominated directors influence the trust's international expansion plans?
Will the appointment of Mr. Shah from Nitro Asia Holdings II signal a shift toward more Asian infrastructure investment opportunities?

































