Anantam Highways Trust has received a fresh credit rating communication from India Ratings & Research for its bank loan facility. The rating agency assigned an IND AAA/Stable rating to the Trust's bank loan facility, demonstrating strong creditworthiness and financial stability in the infrastructure investment sector.

Rating Details and Facility Information

India Ratings & Research communicated the credit rating for the Trust's bank loan facility through a rating letter dated April 13, 2026. The rating covers a significantly adjusted facility amount compared to previous assessments.

Regulatory Compliance and Communication

The Trust communicated this rating information to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited in accordance with Regulation 23 of Securities Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014. The disclosure also complies with SEBI Master Circular no. SEBI/HO/DDHS-PoD-2/P/CIR/2025/102 dated July 11, 2025.

Alpha Alternatives Fund-Infra Advisors Private Limited, acting as Investment Manager to Anantam Highways Trust, filed the regulatory intimation through Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Chandra Kant Sharma on April 14, 2026.

Credit Rating Significance

The IND AAA rating represents the highest credit quality with lowest credit risk. The 'Stable' outlook indicates that the rating is unlikely to change in the near term. India Ratings emphasized that ratings are based on established criteria and methodologies, representing the collective work product of the rating agency.

The rating agency noted that ratings should not be viewed as recommendations to buy, sell, make or hold any investment, loan or security. The rating reflects India Ratings' assessment of the Trust's creditworthiness based on factual investigation and verification processes in accordance with their rating methodology.

Anantam Highways Trust has announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer Mr. Nilesh Shukla, effective from the close of business hours on Friday, March 13, 2026. The infrastructure investment trust communicated this development to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on March 3, 2026.

Leadership Transition Details

The resignation pertains to Mr. Shukla's role as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of Alpha Alternatives Fund-Infra Advisors Private Limited, which acts as the Investment Manager to Anantam Highways Trust. The formal communication was signed by Chandra Kant Sharma, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on behalf of the Investment Manager.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made in accordance with the applicable provisions of SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, read with SEBI Master Circular for Infrastructure Investment Trusts dated July 11, 2025. The Trust has ensured compliance with all relevant notifications, clarifications, guidelines and circulars issued under these regulations.

Communication Channels

The resignation information has been formally communicated to both major stock exchanges where the Trust is listed. Additionally, the Trust has uploaded this information on its official website at www.anantamhighways.com for stakeholder access. Axis Trustee Services Limited, serving as the Trustee to Anantam Highways Trust, has also been copied on the communication.

The Trust maintains transparency in its corporate governance practices by promptly informing all relevant stakeholders about significant management changes through proper regulatory channels.