National Highways Infra Trust has disclosed its updated unitholding pattern following the completion of institutional placement and preferential issuance on March 25, 2026. The disclosure was made on April 1, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, which requires InvITs to disclose unitholding patterns within 10 days of any restructuring resulting in changes exceeding 2% of total outstanding units.

Current Unitholding Structure

The trust's total outstanding units stand at 2,13,85,50,600 following the recent allotment. The unitholding is divided between sponsor group holdings and public holdings, with a clear distribution across various investor categories.

Sponsor Group Holdings

The sponsor group maintains a 10.50% stake in the trust, entirely held by Central/State Government entities. All 22,44,54,500 units held by the sponsor group are mandatorily held at 100%, with no units pledged or encumbered.

Institutional Investor Distribution

Institutional investors represent the largest segment of public holdings at 71.37% of total outstanding units, totaling 1,52,62,97,217 units. The distribution among institutional categories shows:

Non-Institutional Holdings

Non-institutional investors hold 18.13% of total units, amounting to 38,77,98,883 units. This category includes Central/State Governments with 18,26,69,600 units (8.54%), Body Corporates with 8,53,14,996 units (3.99%), and NBFCs registered with RBI holding 5,06,00,000 units (2.37%).

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS-PoD-2/P/CIR/2025/102 dated July 11, 2025. The unitholding pattern reflects the structure post the allotment completed on March 25, 2026, as previously intimated to stock exchanges. National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited, acting as the investment manager, submitted the disclosure on April 1, 2026, with the document digitally signed by Gunjan Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

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.