IRB Infrastructure Commences Tolling On TOT-18 Project, Invests ₹3,087 Crore For 20-Year Concession

Mumbai: IRB Group has activated a key highway asset in Odisha, strengthening its toll road network and revenue visibility with a long-term concession project now operational.

Begins Toll Collection Operations

IRB Chandibhadra Tollway Private Limited, the project SPV under IRB Infrastructure Trust, commenced tolling on the Chandikhole–Bhadrak section of NH-16 from April 1, 2026. The start followed receipt of the appointed date and completion of financial closure, marking the transition from development to revenue generation.

Invests In Strategic Corridor

The SPV paid an upfront concession fee of Rs 3,087 crore to the authority on March 30, 2026, securing tolling and operations rights. The project spans 74.5 kilometers and forms part of the Golden Quadrilateral, a high-traffic corridor connecting southern and eastern India, supporting both commercial and passenger movement.

Expands Geographic Footprint

With this project, IRB Group enters Odisha, taking its presence to 13 Indian states. Management indicated the corridor benefits from steady traffic, including tourism and pilgrimage flows, which are expected to support toll revenue growth over the concession period.

Strengthens Order Book Visibility

The concession carries a 20-year revenue-linked period and adds approximately Rs 1,600 crore to the operations and maintenance order book. The project reinforces IRB’s leadership in the toll-operate-transfer segment, where it already holds a significant share through multiple highway assets nationwide. The operationalization of the TOT-18 project enhances IRB’s long-term revenue pipeline while expanding its footprint across key national highway corridors.

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