IRB Trust commences toll collection on Ganga Expressway
IRB Infrastructure Trust's SPV, Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited, started toll collection on the Ganga Expressway (Group 1) Project from May 17, 2026, following the completion of trial runs.

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IRB Infrastructure Trust announced that its project special purpose vehicle (SPV), Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited, has commenced toll collection on the Ganga Expressway (Group 1) Project effective May 17, 2026. This update follows the Trust's previous disclosures regarding the project's operational readiness.
Operational Milestones
The commencement of toll collection comes shortly after the SPV received the Provisional Certificate (PCOD) for the project. Earlier disclosures on April 28, 2026, and April 29, 2026, had detailed the receipt of this certificate and the subsequent start of trial run traffic operations. The transition to commercial toll operations indicates the completion of trial phases and the readiness of the expressway for full-scale revenue generation.
Project Details
The Ganga Expressway (Group 1) Project is being executed by Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited, which acts as the Project SPV. The Investment Manager to irb infrastructure trust is MMK Toll Road Private Limited. The project represents a key asset within the Trust's infrastructure portfolio.
| Project Entity | Role |
|---|---|
| Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited | Project SPV |
| MMK Toll Road Private Limited | Investment Manager |
| IRB Infrastructure Trust | Sponsor Trust |
The notification regarding the toll collection commencement was signed by Kaustubh Shevade, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on behalf of the Investment Manager.
What are the projected annual toll revenue figures for the Ganga Expressway (Group 1) Project, and how significantly will this impact IRB Infrastructure Trust's overall distribution yield to unitholders?
Are there additional project groups or phases of the Ganga Expressway corridor yet to receive PCOD, and what is the expected timeline for their commercial toll operations to commence?
How does the commencement of toll collection on the Ganga Expressway affect IRB Infrastructure Trust's debt servicing obligations and leverage ratios at the SPV level?






























