IRBINVIT - IRB InvIT Fund

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💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Toll revenues are growing at a rate of 8-9% YoY. The portfolio consists of matured operational toll assets and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) assets.

Geographic Revenue Split

Revenue is diversified across six Indian states: Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Punjab.

Profitability Margins

The Trust maintains strong debt coverage with a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) estimated to remain close to 2x over the entire debt tenor. Over 90% of Net Distributable Cash Flows (NDCF) are distributed to unitholders.

EBITDA Margin

Core profitability is supported by fixed-price O&M contracts which eliminate volatility in maintenance expenses; toll revenues are growing at 8-9% while DPU growth is guided at 5% due to debt amortization.

Capital Expenditure

The Trust successfully completed the acquisition of three road assets with an Enterprise Value of INR 8,436 Cr. A new acquisition of VM7 Expressway is proposed with an Enterprise Value of INR 1,253.38 Cr (INR 12,533.8 million).

Credit Rating & Borrowing

The Trust has a Stable outlook from CARE Ratings. Consolidated debt/EV is expected to be at 34% following refinancing.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Bitumen, stone aggregates, and steel for major repairs and improvements, though these are managed under fixed-price O&M contracts.

Import Sources

Sourced locally within India from states including Maharashtra and Gujarat where projects are located.

Key Suppliers

IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited serves as the Project Manager and primary contractor for O&M services.

Capacity Expansion

Current portfolio includes 2,231 lane km across five toll assets and one HAM asset. Asset size increased from INR 8,000 Cr to INR 16,000 Cr (100% growth) following recent acquisitions.

Raw Material Costs

O&M costs are fixed under long-term contracts, mitigating the impact of raw material price volatility on the Trust's cash flows.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Operational efficiency is reflected in the 8-9% growth in toll revenues and the maintenance of a DSCR near 2x.

Logistics & Distribution

Not applicable for road infrastructure assets.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

Growth Strategy

Growth is driven by the acquisition of longer-life assets, such as the VM7 Expressway (20-21 years life), which improved the average portfolio life from 14 to 17 years. The Trust also utilizes institutional placements, such as the recent INR 4,250 Cr fundraise, to finance asset additions from the Sponsor's pipeline.

Products & Services

Toll collection services on national highways and road maintenance services under BOT and HAM models.

Brand Portfolio

IRB InvIT Fund.

New Products/Services

Proposed acquisition of VM7 Expressway Private Limited, an eight-lane access-controlled expressway (Vadodara-Mumbai Phase I-Package VII).

Market Expansion

Expansion through the acquisition of five toll projects from the Private InvIT of the IRB group (preliminary NBO received).

Market Share & Ranking

One of the largest public listed InvITs in India, having executed one of the largest institutional placements of INR 4,250 Cr.

Strategic Alliances

Strategic partnership with IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited (Sponsor) and IRB Infrastructure Private Limited (Investment Manager).

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) assets which provide more stable, front-ended distributions compared to traditional toll assets that require longer gestation for revenue growth.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with other infrastructure investment trusts and private equity funds for road asset acquisitions.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on a geographically diversified portfolio of matured assets (2,231 lane km) and a strong relationship with the Sponsor, providing a steady pipeline of operational projects.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Traffic growth is sensitive to national logistics activity and GDP growth; slower traffic growth was noted in recent periods due to these factors.

Consumer Behavior

Traffic patterns are influenced by the shift toward organized logistics and the implementation of electronic tolling (FASTag).

Geopolitical Risks

Limited direct impact as assets are located within India, though macro-economic shifts affect traffic.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by NHAI concession agreements and SEBI InvIT Regulations, requiring the distribution of 90% of NDCF.

Taxation Policy Impact

SPVs follow the old tax regime, making distributions in the form of dividends exempt in the hands of unitholders.

Legal Contingencies

The proposed VM7 acquisition reports nil ongoing material litigations or litigations with unascertainable financial implications.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Traffic growth volatility and the finite life of assets (HAM assets have no terminal value) are key risks. Debt coverage could be impacted if acquisitions are made without sufficient cash flow support.