Execution delays in asset acquisitions
Acquisition of KNR assets may slip to next quarter due to lender and NHAI approvals, impacting growth timeline.
Indus Infra Trust · risk themes across the available quarters.
Bear-case history
Acquisition of KNR assets may slip to next quarter due to lender and NHAI approvals, impacting growth timeline.
Rising interest rates and tight liquidity could increase borrowing costs and affect acquisition funding.
Post-acquisition LTV may rise to 52-53%, requiring equity fundraising which could dilute unit holders.
Multiple new InvITs and funds are chasing a limited supply of quality road assets, potentially driving up acquisition prices and lowering IRRs.
Two assets (Gurda Rupag and Barami San) are due for major maintenance in FY27, which could temporarily impact cash flows.
Marginal cost of debt may increase due to yield movements, potentially affecting net distributable cash flows.
The KNR acquisition is yet to close pending conditions precedent; any delay could impact FY27 DPU guidance.