Construction · NSE: IRB
IRB Infrastructure Developers
Q2 FY27 earnings call · Guided by management
Call held 6 Nov 2026 · Read the filing on NSEFiling
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Results Q2 FY27, as filed · consolidated · ₹ Cr
| Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | YoY | Q1 FY27 | QoQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,897 | 1,751 | +8.3% | 2,137 | -11.2% |
| EBITDA | 1,055 | 925 | +14.1% | 1,153 | -8.5% |
| EBITDA margin | 55.6% | 52.8% | +279 bps | 53.9% | +166 bps |
| PBTProfit before tax | 385 | 261 | +47.7% | 417 | -7.5% |
| Net profit | 260 | 141 | +84.9% | 306 | -15.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.22 | 0.23 | -4.3% | 0.25 | -12.0% |
From the company's own results filing on NSE. Net profit is the owners' share. Growth and the dotted lines are worked out from the filed figures.
Guidance
Net debt free target by FY30 maintained
Management · Q&A · p. 8
Net debt free target by FY30 maintained
“Net debt status yes, we stand by that. We have continued that articulation in our presentation as well.”
More figures from the call
“Also, we have 2 HAM projects in IRB balance sheet as well which are nearing completion. So, maybe in another 6 months’ time those also should get over.”
In short
- 01Management says it is on track to reach a Rs 1,40,000 crore asset base by 2030, from about Rs 94,000 crore.
- 02Q2 FY27 PAT rose to Rs 260 crore from Rs 141 crore; EBITDA rose 13% to Rs 1,102 crore.
- 03Public InvIT bought two assets from the Private InvIT at an enterprise value of Rs 4,605 crore, raising Rs 2,000 crore equity.
- 04IRB's share of Private InvIT distribution was about Rs 118 crore, against Rs 26 crore a year ago.
- 05Quarterly interest cost of Rs 388 crore is called the new run-rate, set to fall further with repayments.
- 06TOT bidding has restarted; next TOT bids likely concluded before March 2027; no BOT or HAM bid submitted.
- 07Order book stands at about Rs 43,400 crore; interim dividend of about Rs 60 crore declared.
Order book
Total order book about Rs 43,400 crore, including EPC order book of about Rs 1,200 crore
Anil Yadav · p. 4
Total order book about Rs 43,400 crore, including EPC order book of about Rs 1,200 crore
“Our total order book stands at about ₹43,400 crore, including an EPC order book of ~ ₹1,200 crore.”
O&M: Assets sold to Public InvIT are added to IRB's O&M order book
Anil Yadav · p. 2
O&M: Assets sold to Public InvIT are added to IRB's O&M order book
“The transaction also adds these assets to our O&M order book.”
Segments
InvIT & related Assets: InvIT and related assets income Rs 356 crore vs Rs 303 crore, up 17%
Tushar Kawedia · p. 4
InvIT & related Assets: InvIT and related assets income Rs 356 crore vs Rs 303 crore, up 17%
“The Income from InvIT & related Assets Segment for Q2FY27 have increased to ₹356 crores from ₹ 303 crores for Q2FY26, registering growth of 17%.”
BOT: BOT segment income Rs 721 crore vs Rs 627 crore, up 15%
Tushar Kawedia · p. 4
BOT: BOT segment income Rs 721 crore vs Rs 627 crore, up 15%
“The Income from BOT Segment for Q2FY27 have increased to ₹721 crores from ₹627 crores for Q2FY26, registering growth of 15%.”
Construction: Construction segment income Rs 821 crore vs Rs 820 crore
Tushar Kawedia · p. 4
Construction: Construction segment income Rs 821 crore vs Rs 820 crore
“The Income from Construction Segment for Q2FY27 have increased to ₹821 crores from ₹820 crores in Q2FY26.”
BOT: Easy BOT projects are behind; will be more selective, focus more on asset monetisation
Management · p. 7
BOT: Easy BOT projects are behind; will be more selective, focus more on asset monetisation
“You are right that the low hanging fruit of BOT is definitely behind us. And as more challenging, more complex BOT projects come up we definitely are going to be more selective in looking at them. But the asset monetization side looks promising, and we certainly will be more focused on that.”
BOT / TOT: Revenue of a built BOT or TOT project tends to grow at 10-12% CAGR as debt falls
Management · p. 9
BOT / TOT: Revenue of a built BOT or TOT project tends to grow at 10-12% CAGR as debt falls
“If I plot a graph for a BOT or a TOT project where the CAPEX is already done, the revenue tends to grow at a CAGR of 10-12%. Whereas the debt keeps coming down over a period of time.”
Demand
TOT: Three pending TOT bids concluded; next set likely concluded before March 2027
Management · p. 6
TOT: Three pending TOT bids concluded; next set likely concluded before March 2027
“And the three TOT bids which were under bidding for quite some time have already gone under the hammer. The next set of TOT bids should be out soon and likely to be concluded before March ‘27 as per our discussions with the authority.”
Toll revenue growth supported by steady traffic demand and inflation-linked tariffs
Anil Yadav · p. 2
Toll revenue growth supported by steady traffic demand and inflation-linked tariffs
“This was supported by steady traffic demand and tariff mechanisms linked to inflation.”
Domestic growth and government support for PPPs named as the sector's anchor
Anil Yadav · p. 2
Domestic growth and government support for PPPs named as the sector's anchor
“India’s domestic growth remains our strongest anchor, and the Government’s continued support for Public-Private Partnerships gives the sector a strong runway.”
Private InvIT: Private InvIT toll growth driven by traffic momentum and addition of new assets
Anil Yadav · p. 3
Private InvIT: Private InvIT toll growth driven by traffic momentum and addition of new assets
“The growth was driven by healthy traffic momentum and the addition of new assets.”
Margins and costs
EBITDA Rs 1,102 crore vs Rs 974 crore, up 13%
Tushar Kawedia · p. 5
EBITDA Rs 1,102 crore vs Rs 974 crore, up 13%
“EBITDA for Q2FY27 increased to ₹1,102 crores from ₹974 crores in Q2FY26, registering growth of 13%.”
Depreciation rose 26% to Rs 329 crore from Rs 262 crore
Tushar Kawedia · p. 5
Depreciation rose 26% to Rs 329 crore from Rs 262 crore
“Depreciation cost increased to ₹329 crores in Q2FY27 from ₹262 crores in Q2FY26, increased by 26%.”
Debt and working capital
Finance cost fell 14% to Rs 388 crore from Rs 451 crore
Tushar Kawedia · p. 5
Finance cost fell 14% to Rs 388 crore from Rs 451 crore
“Finance cost decreased to ₹388 crores in Q2FY27 from ₹451 crores in Q2FY26, decreased by 14%.”
Interest cost fell after VM7 transfer to public InvIT, SPV repayments and IRB MP refinancing
Management · p. 6
Interest cost fell after VM7 transfer to public InvIT, SPV repayments and IRB MP refinancing
“As you may have seen, last year we transferred one of our HAM projects, VM7, to the public InvIT, which has reduced the corresponding interest cost this quarter. In addition, we have made repayments in most of our SPVs, such as MP and AV, and have also achieved a reduction in interest rate in IRB MP through refinancing.”
This quarter's interest cost is the new run-rate; to fall further with scheduled repayments
Management · Q&A · p. 6
This quarter's interest cost is the new run-rate; to fall further with scheduled repayments
“So yes, you are right, this quarter’s figure should be considered the new run-rate, and interest costs will reduce further in line with scheduled repayments.”
Interest payments to keep declining as wholly owned SPVs de-leverage
Management · p. 6
Interest payments to keep declining as wholly owned SPVs de-leverage
“This will be a new normal of a declining interest payment regime going forward.”
Interest outgo and loan book of wholly owned SPVs to come off sharply
Management · p. 7
Interest outgo and loan book of wholly owned SPVs to come off sharply
“interest out go as well as the outstanding loan book will start coming off very aggressively and you will see the further reduction coming into interest expense side of it.”
Fund raising
Transaction raised Rs 2,000 crore of equity capital into the Public InvIT
Anil Yadav · p. 2
Transaction raised Rs 2,000 crore of equity capital into the Public InvIT
“The transaction attracted strong interest from leading global and domestic investors and raised equity capital of ₹2,000 crore into the Fund.”
Acquisitions and new business
Public InvIT acquired two assets from Private InvIT at enterprise value of Rs 4,605 crore
Anil Yadav · p. 2
Public InvIT acquired two assets from Private InvIT at enterprise value of Rs 4,605 crore
“It acquired two operational highway assets from our Private InvIT, IRB Infrastructure Trust, with an aggregate enterprise value of ₹4,605 crore.”
IRB invested Rs 351 crore in the Public InvIT's preferential issue
Anil Yadav · p. 2
IRB invested Rs 351 crore in the Public InvIT's preferential issue
“IRB also participated in preferential issue by the Fund and invested ₹351 Crore.”
Private InvIT realises equity consideration of about Rs 2,744 crore from the sale
Anil Yadav · p. 2
Private InvIT realises equity consideration of about Rs 2,744 crore from the sale
“IRB Infrastructure Trust realises equity consideration of about ₹2,744 crore. This is non-dilutive capital that strengthens the Group’s balance sheet and financial flexibility.”
Private InvIT: 5 of 9 original Private InvIT projects moved to Public InvIT; 4 remain
Management · p. 8
Private InvIT: 5 of 9 original Private InvIT projects moved to Public InvIT; 4 remain
“So, look we had originally 9 projects which formed part of the Private InvIT and as you have seen 5 of those have now been transferred to the Public InvIT. So, we still have 4 left from the original set of projects as far as Private InvIT is concerned.”
HAM: HAM projects on IRB balance sheet to be available for Public InvIT transfer once eligible
Management · p. 8
HAM: HAM projects on IRB balance sheet to be available for Public InvIT transfer once eligible
“And once the eligibility criteria is hit, those HAM projects also will be available for transfer into the Public InvIT from IRB in balance sheet.”
Dividends and buybacks
Interim dividend of about Rs 60 crore declared for Q2 FY27
Anil Yadav · p. 4
Interim dividend of about Rs 60 crore declared for Q2 FY27
“In line with our dividend distribution policy, the Company has declared an interim dividend of about ₹60 crore for Q2FY27.”
Risks
TOT: TOT bids were delayed by talks on MLFF compensation mechanism, now sorted
Management · Q&A · p. 5
TOT: TOT bids were delayed by talks on MLFF compensation mechanism, now sorted
“You are right that the TOT bids had been delayed a bit, and that was primarily because of the ongoing discussions on the compensation mechanism for the MLFF, the multi-lane free flow that we intend to bring into India. That has been now sorted.”
HAM / EPC: Unsure concession changes will keep frivolous bidders out of HAM and EPC
Management · p. 6
HAM / EPC: Unsure concession changes will keep frivolous bidders out of HAM and EPC
“As regards the HAM or EPC or BOT side is concerned, there have been some changes in the concession agreement. But on the HAM EPC, I am not very sure that it can prevent frivolous players from coming in.”
Other
Toll revenue across subsidiaries and both InvITs grew around 24% year-on-year
Anil Yadav · p. 2
Toll revenue across subsidiaries and both InvITs grew around 24% year-on-year
“Across our 100% subsidiaries, Private InvIT and Public InvIT, toll revenue grew around 24% year-on-year this quarter.”
Capital recycling positions group to pursue new opportunities worth about Rs 8,000 crore
Anil Yadav · p. 2
Capital recycling positions group to pursue new opportunities worth about Rs 8,000 crore
“Equally important, this capital recycling positions us to pursue new opportunities worth about ₹8,000 crore, while maintaining balance sheet strength.”
wholly owned portfolio: Toll collections grew 14% on Mumbai-Pune and 16% on Ahmedabad-Vadodara; about 15% overall
Anil Yadav · p. 3
wholly owned portfolio: Toll collections grew 14% on Mumbai-Pune and 16% on Ahmedabad-Vadodara; about 15% overall
“Year-on-year, gross toll collections on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and the Ahmedabad– Vadodara Expressway grew by 14% and 16% respectively, for overall growth of about 15% across our wholly owned portfolio.”
Private InvIT: Private InvIT daily toll collections Rs 13.1 crore vs Rs 9.2 crore, about 42% growth
Anil Yadav · p. 3
Private InvIT: Private InvIT daily toll collections Rs 13.1 crore vs Rs 9.2 crore, about 42% growth
“Our Private InvIT reported average daily toll collections of ₹13.1 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with ₹9.2 crore in the same quarter last year. That is about 42% year-on-year growth, on a like-for-like basis that excludes the 3 assets transferred to Public InvIT.”
Private InvIT: Private InvIT distribution about Rs 231 crore; IRB's share about Rs 118 crore vs Rs 26 crore
Anil Yadav · p. 3
Private InvIT: Private InvIT distribution about Rs 231 crore; IRB's share about Rs 118 crore vs Rs 26 crore
“The Private InvIT declared a distribution of about ₹231 crore for Q2FY27. IRB’s 51% stake translates into about ₹118 crore, compared with ₹26 crore in Q2FY26.”
Sources
- Earnings call transcript, Q2 FY27 Filed 13 Nov 2026 · 9 pages
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