IRB's toll collections jump 25% in May as more vehicles use its highways

IRB Group, comprising IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd and its sponsored InvITs—IRB Infrastructure Trust and IRB InvIT Fund—reported a 25% year-on-year increase in toll revenue for May 2026.

As per the exchange fillings, the group's toll collections rose to ₹843 crore in May 2026 from ₹672 crore in the corresponding month last year.

According to the company, the increase reflects higher traffic across its road assets and the contribution from newly operational projects where tolling has commenced.

The toll road operator said the growth came despite inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainties during the period.

Amitabh Murarka, Dy. CEO, IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited said, “The
robust toll revenue growth in May 2026 reflects continued traffic growth across our all projects arising out of the strong economy despite rising inflation due to the ongoing geo-political unrest, and support from tolling commencement on newly operational assets."

He added that they remain confident of sustaining the growth momentum in coming months.

Q4 FY26 results

IRB Infra had reported net profit of ₹296.2 crore, up 38% from the previous year's ₹214.7 crore. However, revenue for the quarter fell by 10.3% to ₹1,927 crore in the fourth quarter from ₹2,149 crore last year.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amoritsation increased by 8.6% to ₹1,083 crore from ₹997 crore in the previous year, while margins expanded to 56.2% from 46.4% in the year-ago period.

IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd shares closed at ₹20.50 on the NSE on June 8, down 3.16% or ₹0.67 from the previous close.

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