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Announced Thu, 5 Feb · 18:35 IST

Capital Infra Trus has informed the Exchange regarding Disclosure of material issue

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AI summary

Capital Infra Trust, an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) sponsored by Gawar Construction, reported its Q3 FY26 results with a standalone revenue from operations of ₹1,278.15 million (up ~26% QoQ) and a standalone profit after tax of ₹357.08 million, though this was lower than the previous quarter's ₹748.98 million due to an exceptional impairment charge of ₹496.11 million on investments and loans to SPVs. On a consolidated basis, revenue stood at ₹1,777.19 million with a sharply lower PAT of ₹107.58 million (vs ₹784.28 million in Q2), hit by a ₹553.30 million loss on modification of financial assets and compressed EBITDA margin of 26.92% (down from 75.57% in Q2). The Trust raised ₹12,500 million via a QIP at ₹72.30/unit, using proceeds to acquire 3 new highway SPVs from the sponsor and prepay debt; it also raised ₹3,450.06 million via a preferential issue to the sponsor to prepay NCDs, bringing the consolidated Net Debt to EV ratio to 43.34% (now compliant after previously breaching the 49% SEBI-mandated threshold). Distributions of ₹8.31 per unit were declared for 9M FY26, with a further ₹0.89/unit declared post-quarter. Mr. Manish Kumar Satnaliwala resigned as CEO, replaced by Mr. Hare Krishna effective December 1, 2025. The statutory auditor (Walker Chandiok & Co LLP) issued an unmodified review report.

Likely market impact

The sharp QoQ fall in consolidated profit and steep EBITDA margin compression are negatives for near-term sentiment, partly driven by non-cash impairment and financial asset modification losses. However, the successful QIP, debt reduction bringing the leverage ratio back within regulatory limits, acquisition of 3 new operating SPVs, and healthy ₹8.31/unit distribution for 9M FY26 are positives that should support unit-holder income and future revenue growth.