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Listed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed a cumulative INR 5,565 crore to nearly 4 lakh unitholders during the third quarter of FY26, reflecting continued expansion of the sector, according to industry data. The payout was higher than the INR 4,287 crore distributed in the preceding quarter by the 26 listed business trusts operating in the market. Industry body Bharat InvITs Association said the InvIT ecosystem has grown steadily in both asset scale and investor participation. Total assets under management across listed InvITs stood at around INR 7 lakh crore at the end of December 2025, spanning operational assets in roads, power transmission, renewable energy and other core infrastructure segments. Regulatory support and sustained public infrastructure spending continue to underpin sector growth.
Listed Infrastructure Investment Trusts distributed INR 5,565 crore to unitholders during the third quarter of FY26, marking a sequential increase from the INR 4,287 crore paid out in the previous quarter by the sector's 26 listed business trusts. Advertisement
The distributions were paid to around four lakh unitholders and comprised multiple components, including interest income, dividends, repayment of capital and other income streams. Industry participants clarified that dividends form only one part of the overall distribution and do not represent the entirety of returns generated by InvITs.
During the quarter under review, two new InvITs commenced distributions, indicating continued expansion in the listed infrastructure investment space. According to the Bharat InvITs Association, the sector has been witnessing steady growth in both the size of its operational asset base and the breadth of its investor participation.
At the end of December 2025, total assets under management across listed InvITs were estimated at approximately INR 7 lakh crore. These assets are spread across a diversified portfolio of operational infrastructure projects nationwide, including national highways, power transmission networks, renewable energy assets and other core infrastructure segments.
The industry body attributed the expansion to the government's sustained focus on infrastructure development as a key pillar of economic growth. Ongoing policy emphasis on roads, energy transition, logistics and urban infrastructure has supported the creation of income-generating assets suitable for monetisation through InvIT structures.
Regulatory measures aimed at strengthening capital markets have also played a role in improving the attractiveness of InvITs for both domestic and global investors. Streamlined guidelines, clarity on distribution norms and improved market depth have contributed to increased confidence in the asset class.
N S Venkatesh, chief executive officer of the Bharat InvITs Association, said the InvIT ecosystem is entering a new phase marked by higher investor participation and broader asset diversification. He added that as the market matures, InvITs are expected to facilitate efficient capital recycling for infrastructure developers and sponsors.
With India accelerating infrastructure creation across sectors, industry participants said InvITs are likely to remain central to long-term infrastructure financing, enabling the mobilisation of patient capital while providing predictable cash flows to investors.
Source - PTI
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