PGInvIT Board Approves FY26 Results, Declares ₹3.00 Per Unit Distribution; NAV at ₹90.79
POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) board approved audited FY26 financial results and declared a ₹3.00 per unit distribution comprising interest, dividends, capital repayment, and treasury income. The NAV as on March 31, 2026 is ₹90.79 per unit, based on independent DCF valuation by INMACS Valuers at an 8.00% WACC across all five SPVs with a combined enterprise value of ₹86,717.89 Mn.

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POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) has announced the outcome of the Board of Directors meeting of POWERGRID Unchahar Transmission Limited (PUTL), its Investment Manager, held on Friday, May 15, 2026. The board approved the audited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, declared a distribution to unitholders, and adopted an independent valuation report for the trust's transmission asset portfolio. The board meeting commenced at 01:30 P.M. and concluded at 03:20 P.M.
Key Decisions from the Board Meeting
The board meeting considered and approved the following key matters:
- Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Information of PGInvIT for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with audit reports issued by the Statutory Auditors.
- Declaration of distribution of ₹3.00 per unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Valuation Report prepared by independent valuer M/s INMACS Valuers Private Limited (IBBI registration number IBBI/RV-E/02/2021/141) for the period ended March 31, 2026.
PUTL also confirmed that there is no erosion in its net worth as per financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026, compared to the period ended March 31, 2025.
Distribution Breakdown and Key Dates
The declared distribution of ₹3.00 per unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 comprises the following components:
| Component: | Amount (₹ per unit) |
|---|---|
| Interest: | ₹1.71 |
| Taxable Dividend: | ₹0.41 |
| Exempt Dividend: | ₹0.09 |
| Repayment of Capital (SPV Debt): | ₹0.77 |
| Treasury Income: | ₹0.02 |
| Total Distribution: | ₹3.00 |
The following important dates have been disclosed in connection with the board meeting and distribution:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Board Meeting Date: | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Financial Year Under Review: | Year ended March 31, 2026 |
| Distribution Quarter: | Quarter ended March 31, 2026 |
| Record Date: | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
| Payment of Distribution (on or before): | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Trading Window Reopens: | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
Net Asset Value and Independent Valuation
Pursuant to Regulation 10 of the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, the Net Asset Value (NAV) of PGInvIT as on March 31, 2026 is ₹90.79 per unit, based on the Valuation Report issued by INMACS Valuers Private Limited. The valuation was conducted using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method under the Income Approach, with a Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of 8.00% applied uniformly across all five Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
The valuation summary for PGInvIT's five transmission asset SPVs as on March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| SPV: | Enterprise Value (₹ Mn) | Equity Value (₹ Mn) | Value per Share (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vizag Transmission Limited: | 20,252.11 | 13,217.48 | 63.02 |
| Kala Amb Transmission Limited: | 3,873.56 | 2,174.46 | 35.65 |
| Parli Power Transmission Limited: | 20,821.57 | 11,063.19 | 34.35 |
| Warora Transmission Limited: | 23,711.54 | 11,426.87 | 29.05 |
| Jabalpur Power Transmission Limited: | 18,059.11 | 8,226.74 | 36.26 |
The valuation was carried out by INMACS Valuers Private Limited (Valuation Reference No. IOVRVF/IMV/2026-2027/7243), dated May 13, 2026. The risk-free rate used was 7.16%, based on the CCIL Zero-Coupon G-Sec yield maturity of 10 years as of March 31, 2026. The Equity Risk Premium for India was calculated at 7.08%, and a debt-equity ratio of 70:30 was adopted for the WACC computation.
Asset Portfolio Overview
PGInvIT holds 100% equity stake in each of its five inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) project SPVs, implemented under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mechanism. The portfolio comprises 11 transmission lines with a total circuit length of approximately 3,698.59 ckm, three substations with 6,630 MVA of aggregate transformation capacity, and 1,955.66 km of optical ground wire.
| SPV: | Location | Line Length (ckm) | Commercial Operation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vizag Transmission Limited: | Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | 956.84 | February 2017 |
| Kala Amb Transmission Limited: | Himachal Pradesh | 2.47 | July 2017 |
| Parli Power Transmission Limited: | Maharashtra | 966.12 | June 2018 |
| Warora Transmission Limited: | Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra | 1,028.11 | July 2018 |
| Jabalpur Power Transmission Limited: | Madhya Pradesh | 745.05 | January 2019 |
Each of the portfolio assets has a long-term Transmission Service Agreement (TSA) of 35 years from the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date. PGInvIT acquired 74% equity stake in each SPV during its IPO in May 2021, subsequently acquiring the remaining 26% stake in VTL on March 31, 2022, and in KATL, PPTL, WTL, and JPTL on December 30, 2024.
Trading Window Closure
In accordance with the Policy on Unpublished Price Sensitive Information and Dealing in Units by the Parties to PGInvIT, the Trading Window for trading and dealing in units of PGInvIT has been closed since Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for Designated Persons. The Trading Window will remain closed until Sunday, May 17, 2026, and is set to reopen on Monday, May 18, 2026.
The intimation was signed by Shwetank Kumar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of POWERGRID Unchahar Transmission Limited, and a copy was also marked to IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited, the trustee of PGInvIT.
Historical Stock Returns for Powergrid Infrastructure
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.44% | +1.30% | +0.73% | -0.53% | +13.52% | -8.38% |
How might rising interest rates or changes in India's risk-free rate impact PGInvIT's WACC and future NAV valuations beyond FY2026?
With all five SPVs now fully owned and TSAs running for 35 years, what acquisition or expansion strategies could PGInvIT pursue to grow its asset base and sustain distribution growth?
Given that the oldest SPV (Vizag Transmission) commenced operations in 2017, how will aging transmission infrastructure affect maintenance costs and long-term distribution sustainability as assets approach mid-life?


































