IRB InvIT Fund Acquires Gandeva Ena Asset for Rs 1,200 Cr, Expands Portfolio

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IRB InvIT Fund Acquires Gandeva Ena Asset for Rs 1,200 Cr, Expands Portfolio
Overview

IRB InvIT Fund has successfully acquired the Gandeva Ena HAM Asset (VM7 Expressway Private Limited) from its sponsor, IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited, for an enterprise value of approximately Rs. 1,200 Crores. This strategic move increases IRB InvIT's operational highway asset count to 10, with a total portfolio value nearing Rs. 17,600 Crores. The acquisition, funded by debt, is expected to boost distributable cash flow and dividend payouts for unitholders by enhancing the Trust's asset base and long-term revenue visibility.

📉 The Financial Deep Dive

IRB InvIT Fund announced the completion of its acquisition of VM7 Expressway Private Limited, known as the Gandeva Ena HAM Asset, from its sponsor, IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited. The transaction was valued at an enterprise value of Rs. 1,200 Crores.

This acquisition marks a significant expansion for IRB InvIT Fund, bringing its total number of operational highway assets to 10. The portfolio now comprises 8 BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) and 2 HAM (Hybrid Annuity Model) assets, with an aggregate enterprise value of approximately â‚ą17,600 Crores, covering a total of 4,445 lane kilometers.

The Quality:
Management, via its Investment Manager IRB Infrastructure Private Limited, projects that the addition of this asset will enhance the Trust’s asset base and improve long-term revenue visibility. The acquired project is anticipated to generate stable and predictable annuity revenue over its concession period. This is expected to consequently improve the distributable cash flow and dividend payouts for unitholders. The acquisition was funded through debt, which management stated optimises the capital structure and improves project-level IRR, aligning with the InvIT's strategy for accretive growth and disciplined capital allocation.

Previously, a Binding Term Sheet for the acquisition of 100% equity share capital of VM7 Expressway Pvt. Ltd. was executed on December 1, 2025. Unitholders subsequently approved the acquisition. IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. has been appointed as the Project Manager for the operation and maintenance (O&M) activities of the SPV. The acquired project spans approximately 27.5 kilometers (approx. 220 Lane Kms) and is part of the upcoming New Delhi Greenfield Expressway.

IRB InvIT Fund, India's first listed infrastructure investment trust, operates assets across multiple states with a weighted average asset life of over 18 years.

đźš© Risks & Outlook
The primary risk associated with this transaction is the reliance on debt funding for the acquisition, which could increase financial leverage if not managed effectively. However, management has indicated this is intended to optimise the capital structure and IRR. Investors will be keen to monitor the actual accretion to distributable cash flow and dividend payouts in the coming quarters as the asset integrates into the portfolio. The long-term outlook appears positive, driven by stable annuity revenues from this HAM asset and the overall growth in India's highway infrastructure.

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