Digital Fibre Infrastructure Trust Files Quarterly Valuation Report for December 31, 2025
Digital Fibre Infrastructure Trust submitted its quarterly valuation report as at December 31, 2025, to BSE Limited under SEBI InvIT Regulations. Ernst & Young valued JDFPL's enterprise at ₹2,17,027 cr, equity at ₹515 cr, Staggered Loan at ₹22,368 cr, and Fixed Rate Loans at ₹32,772 cr. The Trust holds 51% equity in JDFPL, which operates a 30.1 million fibre pair kilometers network with Reliance Jio as anchor tenant under a 30-year agreement.

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Digital Fibre Infrastructure Trust has filed its quarterly valuation report as at December 31, 2025, with BSE Limited, fulfilling regulatory requirements under SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014. The comprehensive valuation exercise was conducted by Ernst & Young Merchant Banking Services LLP, a registered valuer with IBBI registration number IBBI/RV-E/05/2021/155.
Valuation Summary
The independent valuation report presents significant financial metrics for the Trust's investment portfolio:
| Valuation Component: | Value (₹ cr) |
|---|---|
| JDFPL Enterprise Value: | 2,17,027 |
| JDFPL Equity Value: | 515 |
| Staggered Loan Value: | 22,368 |
| Fixed Rate Loans Value: | 32,772 |
Trust Structure and Holdings
Digital Fibre Infrastructure Trust, registered as an infrastructure investment trust on March 20, 2019, maintains a diversified unitholding pattern as at the valuation date. The Trust's investment portfolio centers on Jio Digital Fibre Private Limited (JDFPL), where it holds a 51.0% equity stake alongside substantial loan investments.
Key Investment Details
| Investment Type: | Outstanding Amount (₹ cr) |
|---|---|
| Staggered Loan Principal: | 19,245 |
| Trust Loan 2 Principal: | 32,450 |
| Trust Loan 3 Principal: | 277 |
| Equity Investment: | 262.65 cr shares |
JDFPL Business Operations
Jio Digital Fibre Private Limited operates a comprehensive pan-India optical fibre cable network spanning approximately 30.1 million fibre pair kilometers. The company's infrastructure business encompasses nationwide coverage across all 22 circles, including owned and indefeasible right to use underground cables and ducts with embedded dark fibre.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited serves as the anchor tenant under an Amended and Restated Fiber and Duct Use Agreement for a 30-year period commencing September 2020. For the year ended March 31, 2025, JDFPL reported operating revenue of ₹18,553 cr.
Valuation Methodology
Ernst & Young employed the income approach using discounted cash flow methodology for determining fair values. The valuation analysis incorporated:
- Discount Rate: Weighted Average Cost of Capital of 11.6%
- Forecast Period: January 1, 2026 to September 29, 2050
- Cost of Equity: 17.73% based on Capital Asset Pricing Model
- Market Risk Premium: 7.0%
Financial Projections
The business plan projects JDFPL's revenue growth through diversification beyond the anchor tenant. Revenue from other tenants is estimated to commence from FY28, contributing 29.8% of revenue share initially and stabilizing at 25.1% from FY30 onwards.
Regulatory Compliance
The valuation report addresses all disclosure requirements under SEBI InvIT Regulations, including project details, asset statements, and regulatory clearances. JDFPL maintains Infrastructure Providers Category-I registration obtained on March 6, 2019, with no pending periodic clearances required.
The complete valuation report has been uploaded on the Trust's website at digitalfibreinfrastructure.com/Financial-results.html for stakeholder access and transparency.
































