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Indus Towers to Enhance Global Financial Operations with GIFT City Subsidiary
Indus Towers Limited has initiated the process to establish a wholly owned subsidiary within Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gujarat. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's international financial management capabilities. The new entity will function primarily as an investment holding company for Indus Towers' existing and future overseas subsidiaries. Additionally, it is slated to manage critical treasury operations, such as cash pooling and other financial activities permitted under the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) framework. The company plans an initial cash investment of up to ₹20 crore for 100% ownership of this subsidiary. The incorporation is pending approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and other relevant regulatory bodies, with the final name and operational details awaiting clearance.
Strategic Advantages of GIFT City and Sector Tailwinds
The establishment of the subsidiary in GIFT City is expected to leverage the unique advantages of India's first IFSC. These benefits include a competitive tax regime, streamlined regulatory processes, and access to a global financial ecosystem, making it an attractive hub for corporate treasury centers and cross-border transactions. This development coincides with positive shifts in the telecom sector, particularly concerning Indus Towers' major client, Vodafone Idea (Vi). Recent government measures providing relief on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues have significantly reduced Vi's financial stress and improved its outlook. This enhanced stability for Vi is anticipated to translate into greater predictability of business and improved cash flow dynamics for Indus Towers, a key infrastructure provider to the telco.
Financial Performance and Market Snapshot
Indus Towers has demonstrated strong financial performance, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹4,003 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024 (Q3 FY25). This represents a substantial year-on-year increase of 159.9%, driven by robust tower and colocation additions and effective collections from major clients. Revenue for the quarter also saw a year-on-year increase.
As of January 22, 2026, Indus Towers was trading around ₹414.00 per share, with a reported trading volume of approximately 8.5 million shares on January 22, 2026. The company commands a market capitalization of approximately ₹1.09 lakh crore. The stock's trailing twelve months (TTM) Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at around 11.7, and its Return on Equity (ROE) for the year ending March 31, 2025, was approximately 30.56%, indicating efficient capital utilization. The stock reached a 52-week high of ₹455.00 and a low of ₹312.60.