Maple Infrastructure Trust (MIT)

Overview

Maple Infrastructure Trust is an Indian infrastructure investment trust that was established in 2019, with a primary emphasis on investment activities in the road sector. The trust is sponsored by Maple Highways Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Canadian pension fund CDPQ, which underscores its institutional backing. Its model provides a professionally managed and institutionally owned platform tailored for acquiring and operating road infrastructure assets in India. The trust's portfolio encompasses significant projects, notably including the NCR - Eastern Peripheral Expressway and the Shree Jagannath Expressways. The latter is a vital 67-km six-lane expressway situated on the Golden Quadrilateral route, linking Bhubaneshwar and Chandikhole. Operating under the regulations of the Securities Exchange Board of India as an InvIT, Maple Infrastructure Trust raises capital from investors, which facilitates the management of road projects via special purpose vehicles. The trust plays a critical role in enhancing India's transportation infrastructure, offering long-term exposure to road asset operations within the industrial and roads sector.

Products and Services

• Infrastructure Investments

  Maple Infrastructure Trust specializes in making strategic investments in road infrastructure projects across India, allowing for the development and management of significant transportation assets.

• Road Asset Management

  The trust employs a professional management framework for overseeing road projects, ensuring efficient operations and maintenance, thereby maximizing asset longevity and performance.

• Capital Raising

  Through its status as an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), Maple Infrastructure Trust raises capital from diverse investors to finance its projects and enhance infrastructure capabilities.

• Partnerships with Government and Private Sector

  Engaging in collaborations with both the government and private enterprises, the trust fosters partnerships that aid in the development of road infrastructure, aligning with public transportation goals.

• Financial Structuring

  Maple Infrastructure Trust provides structured finance solutions to investments, enabling optimal capital allocation in infrastructure while ensuring financial sustainability and scalability of projects.