Maple Infrastructure Trust Appoints New CFO and Approves Change in Control Transaction
Maple Infrastructure Trust board approved the appointment of Ms. Deepika Periwal as CFO effective February 23, 2026, and a change in control transaction involving 42.5% stake sale from Maple Highways Pte. Ltd. to MAIF 4 Investments India 2 Pte. Ltd. The transaction requires unitholder, SEBI, and regulatory approvals, with postal ballot notices approved for seeking necessary consents.

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Maple Infrastructure Trust announced significant board decisions on February 23, 2026, including key leadership appointments and approval of a major ownership restructuring transaction. The board meeting of the Investment Manager was held to address critical governance and strategic matters affecting the trust.
Leadership Appointment
The board approved the appointment of Ms. Deepika Periwal as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the Investment Manager, effective February 23, 2026. The appointment was made based on recommendations from both the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee.
| Position Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Appointee: | Ms. Deepika Periwal |
| Designation: | Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel |
| Effective Date: | February 23, 2026 |
| Approval Basis: | Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee recommendations |
Change in Control Transaction
The board approved a significant ownership restructuring involving the Investment Manager. This transaction continues from the share purchase agreement disclosed on December 25, 2025, for the proposed sale of 42.5% equity share capital of the Investment Manager.
| Transaction Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Seller: | Maple Highways Pte. Ltd. (MHPL) |
| Buyer: | MAIF 4 Investments India 2 Pte. Ltd. (MAIF 4) |
| Stake Being Sold: | 42.5% of equity share capital |
| Impact: | Investment Manager will cease to be subsidiary of MHPL |
| Previous Disclosure: | December 25, 2025 |
Regulatory Approvals and Next Steps
The change in control transaction requires multiple approvals before completion. The board has approved postal ballot notices to seek unitholder approval for the transaction and other related matters.
Required approvals include:
- Unitholders of the Trust approval
- SEBI approval
- Other applicable regulatory approvals
- Third-party approvals
The postal ballot will also seek unitholder approval for revision in remuneration of M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 301003E/E300005), who serve as Statutory Auditors of the Trust.
Meeting Details and Compliance
The board meeting was conducted efficiently, commencing at 12:30 P.M. and concluding at 12:45 P.M. on February 23, 2026. In accordance with SEBI InvIT Regulations, specifically Regulation 9(17) read with Regulation 22(2)(e), Axis Trustee Services Limited, as Trustee of the Trust, will obtain requisite approvals and handle all activities pertaining to the change in control of the Investment Manager.
The decisions align with applicable provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, and SEBI Master Circular for Infrastructure Investment Trusts dated July 11, 2025.

































