Energy Infrastructure Trust has received reaffirmation of its CRISIL AAA/Stable rating from CRISIL Ratings Limited, reinforcing its position as a highly creditworthy infrastructure investment trust. The rating was reaffirmed on March 9, 2026, through an official credit rating letter issued by CRISIL.

Rating Details and Significance

CRISIL Ratings Limited has reaffirmed its "CRISIL AAA/Stable" rating to Energy Infrastructure Trust, pronounced as CRISIL triple A rating with Stable outlook. This rating represents the highest level of credit quality available from the rating agency.

According to CRISIL's assessment, issuers with this rating are considered to have the highest degree of safety regarding timely servicing of debt obligations. Debt exposures to such issuers carry the lowest credit risk, making them attractive investment options for risk-averse investors.

Regulatory Compliance and Communication

The trust's investment manager, EnCap Investment Manager Private Limited (formerly known as Brookfield India Infrastructure Manager Private Limited), communicated this rating reaffirmation to BSE Limited in compliance with regulatory requirements. The communication was made pursuant to regulation 23(6) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, and the SEBI Master Circular for Infrastructure Investment Trusts dated July 11, 2025.

Trust Management and Structure

Energy Infrastructure Trust, formerly known as India Infrastructure Trust, operates under the management of EnCap Investment Manager Private Limited. The investment manager, previously called Brookfield India Infrastructure Manager Private Limited, serves in its capacity as the designated investment manager for the trust.

Ankitha Jain, serving as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer with membership number A36271, signed the regulatory communication on behalf of the trust. The trust's registered office is located at Seawoods Grand Central, Tower-1, 3rd Level, C Wing - 301 to 304, Sector 40, Seawoods Railway Station, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Maharashtra.

Rating Surveillance and Accessibility

CRISIL Ratings maintains continuous surveillance of all assigned ratings and reserves the right to withdraw or revise ratings based on new information or changing circumstances. The rating information is publicly accessible through CRISIL's website at www.crisilratings.com , where investors can search for the latest ratings using the entity name.

The credit rating letter and related documentation are also available on the trust's official website at www.pipelineinvit.com , ensuring transparency and easy access for stakeholders and potential investors. This reaffirmation of the AAA rating strengthens the trust's market position and validates its robust financial management practices in the infrastructure investment sector.

Energy Infrastructure Trust announced its Q3FY26 financial results following the board meeting held on February 6, 2026. The Trust reported consolidated net profit of ₹13.93 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to ₹1.11 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Financial Performance Overview

The Trust's consolidated revenue from operations declined to ₹941.61 crore in Q3FY26 from ₹977.67 crore in Q3FY25. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, total income reached ₹2,879.32 crore compared to ₹3,048.05 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Distribution Performance

The Trust maintained strong distribution performance during the nine months ended December 31, 2025. Total distributions to unitholders amounted to ₹801.23 crore, comprising return of capital of ₹402.78 crore and return on capital of ₹398.45 crore.

Net Distributable Cash Flows

The Trust generated Net Distributable Cash Flows (NDCF) of ₹264.89 crore for Q3FY26, compared to ₹274.13 crore in Q3FY25. For the nine months period, NDCF reached ₹806.24 crore against ₹794.12 crore in the corresponding previous period.

Operational Highlights

The Trust's subsidiary, Pipeline Infrastructure Limited, continues its natural gas transportation operations through pipeline infrastructure in various Indian states. During the quarter, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board issued a revised tariff order, increasing the levelized tariff from ₹71.66/MMBTU to ₹74.67/MMBTU, effective January 1, 2026.

Corporate Structure and Governance

EnCap Investment Manager Private Limited, formerly known as Brookfield India Infrastructure Manager Private Limited, serves as the investment manager. The Trust maintains strong credit ratings with "CRISIL AAA/Stable" from CRISIL Ratings Limited and "CARE AAA/Stable" from CARE Ratings Limited, both reaffirmed during the period.