National Highways Infra Trust has formally announced the declaration of the appointed date for its Round 5 road projects, marking a significant milestone in the infrastructure investment trust's expansion. The National Highways Authority of India has set April 1, 2026 as the official appointed date for the Round 5 roads, also known as InvIT Bundle 5.

Project Details and Timeline

The appointed date declaration follows the completion of several key procedural requirements. The concession agreement between NHAI and NHIT Western Projects Private Limited was signed on March 17, 2026, with all condition precedents subsequently fulfilled.

Road Segments Included

The Round 5 portfolio comprises two strategic road segments that will enhance connectivity in key regions:

• Amravati–Chikhalı–Tarsod: This segment represents a crucial link in the regional highway network
• Gundugolanu–Chinna Avutapalli: The second segment adds to the trust's growing infrastructure portfolio

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made through a formal communication to both major stock exchanges, demonstrating the trust's commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance. The notification was addressed to the Corporate Relations Department of BSE Limited and the Listing Department of National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Investment Manager Structure

National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited, serving as the investment manager to National Highways Infra Trust, facilitated this development. The company, incorporated with CIN U65929DL2020GOI366835, manages the trust's operations and strategic initiatives.

The appointed date declaration represents the formal commencement of operations for these road assets under the trust's management, following the completion of all necessary legal and procedural requirements established by NHAI.

National Highways Infra Trust has completed the payment of distribution to its unitholders for January 2026. The investment trust announced the successful completion of Rs. 1.160 per unit distribution payment on March 26, 2026, following the board declaration and record date procedures.

Distribution Declaration and Timeline

The Board of Directors of National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited, acting as the Investment Manager to National Highways Infra Trust, declared the distribution at its meeting held on March 16, 2026. The company had previously communicated this decision through letters dated March 16, 2026, and March 18, 2026.

Payment Completion Details

The distribution payment of Rs. 1.160 per unit for the period ended January 2026 has been completed at the trust level to all eligible unitholders. The payment is subject to applicable withholding taxes, if any, as per regulatory requirements. The company confirmed that unitholders whose names appeared on the record as of March 20, 2026, were eligible to receive this distribution.

Previous Distribution Status

National Highways Infra Trust clarified that distributions for the months up to December 2025 have already been paid to unitholders. This January 2026 distribution represents the continuation of the trust's regular distribution schedule to its investors.

Corporate Communication

The announcement was made by Gunjan Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited. The communication was addressed to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, referencing the scrip code 543385 and symbol NHIT. The trust maintains its corporate identification number U65929DL2020GOI366835 and operates through its website www.nhit.co.in .