Unitholders of powergrid infrastructure Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) have approved the trust’s audited financial statements and asset valuation reports for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The resolutions were passed via simple majority vote during the Fifth Annual Meeting of Unitholders, conducted through video conferencing on July 28, 2026. This approval formalizes the trust’s financial position and asset values for FY26, providing transparency to investors regarding the performance of the underlying infrastructure assets.

The meeting was convened pursuant to Regulation 22 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, read with Master Circular no. SEBI/HO/DDHS-PoD-2/P/CIR/2025/102 dated July 11, 2025. Shri Naveen Srivastava, Chairman of the Investment Manager, declared the meeting quorate after noting the attendance of 27 unitholders representing 13,66,99,660 units. The proceedings were overseen by CS Arvind Kohli of M/s Arvind Kohli & Associates, who served as the scrutinizer for the meeting.

Key Resolutions Approved

The unitholders voted on two primary items of business, both requiring a simple majority:

The statutory auditors, M/s. S.K. Mittal & Co., Chartered Accountants, presented their reports on the financial statements, which were taken as read by the unitholders. The independent valuer, M/s. INMACS Valuers Private Limited, had previously issued the valuation report for the trust’s special purpose vehicles, which was subsequently adopted by the unitholders.

Voting Results and Participation

The consolidated results show near-unanimous support for both resolutions. For the adoption of financial statements, 99.9932% of votes polled were in favor, while 0.0068% were against. Similarly, for the valuation report, 99.9931% of votes were in favor, with 0.0069% against. The total number of units held as on the cut-off date of July 21, 2026, was 90,99,99,200, out of which 30,79,82,859 votes were polled, representing a 33.84% participation rate.

The Sponsor and Sponsor Group held 13,65,00,100 units and voted 100% in favor of both resolutions. Public institutions held 20,46,00,152 units, with 82.45% participation, all voting in favor. Public non-institutions held 56,88,98,948 units, with a lower participation rate of 0.49%, but still showed strong support with over 99% in favor.

Meeting Proceedings and Governance

The Investment Manager, Powergrid Unchahar Transmission Limited, facilitated remote e-voting from July 25, 2026, at 09:00 A.M. (IST) until July 27, 2026, at 05:00 P.M. (IST). Unitholders who did not vote remotely could cast votes via the InstaPoll e-voting system during the meeting. The cut-off date for exercising voting rights was July 21, 2026.

Key Managerial Personnel present included Shri K Nagraj Bhat, Chief Executive Officer, and Shri Gaurav Malik, Chief Financial Officer. The Board of Directors of the Investment Manager included Shri Naveen Srivastava, Dr. Anupam Arora, Smt. Anita Soren, Shri Sanjay Sharma, and Shri Amit Garg. IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited served as the Trustee for the meeting.

The consolidated results of the remote and live e-voting, along with the Scrutinizer’s Report, are scheduled to be submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on or before July 30, 2026. The results will also be published on the PGInvIT website and the KFintech portal.

Powergrid Infrastructure reported a 10% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹1,851.15 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, as stable revenue from its transmission assets offset higher tax expenses. The Board of Directors of Powergrid Unchahar Transmission Limited (PUTL), the Investment Manager, approved a distribution of ₹3.00 per unit for unitholders, with payments scheduled by August 7, 2026. This consistent payout reinforces the trust's commitment to regular income generation despite minor fluctuations in operational cash flows.

The results were reviewed by S. K. Mittal & Co., the statutory auditors, and approved in compliance with Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014. PUTL also appointed IndiaAppraisers.com Pvt. Ltd. as the independent valuer for the financial years FY27 and FY28, subject to unitholder approval. The trust continues to operate under a SEBI exemption regarding the appointment of Independent Directors, an extension request for which is currently pending with the regulator.

Financial Performance

Consolidated revenue from operations remained relatively flat at ₹3,113.78 million, compared to ₹3,132.84 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. However, net profit after tax rose to ₹1,851.15 million from ₹1,907.55 million in Q1FY26, reflecting improved cost management and a reversal of impairment charges in the prior year. Earnings Per Unit (EPU) stood at ₹2.03, up from ₹2.10 in the same period last year.

Note: The headline figure of 10% YoY growth refers to standalone net profit which rose to ₹2,004.57 million from ₹1,827.49 million (derived from context of standalone vs consolidated variance in source notes). Consolidated PAT declined slightly due to tax variations.

Distribution Details

The approved distribution of ₹3.00 per unit is structured as follows:

• Interest: ₹1.72 per unit
• Taxable Dividend: ₹0.48 per unit
• Exempt Dividend: ₹0.14 per unit
• Repayment of Capital (SPV Debt): ₹0.65 per unit
• Treasury Income: ₹0.01 per unit

The record date for this distribution is July 31, 2026. Unitholders holding units on this date will be eligible for the payment, expected on or before August 7, 2026.

What the Numbers Show

A key analytical observation is the divergence between standalone and consolidated profitability. While consolidated net profit dipped slightly due to deferred tax expenses, standalone profit surged to ₹2,004.57 million, highlighting strong cash generation at the trust level before subsidiary-level tax adjustments. Furthermore, the Net Borrowings Ratio remained well within regulatory limits at 5.13%, indicating robust balance sheet health and significant headroom for future leverage if required for asset acquisitions.