India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited

Overview

Established in 2006, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) is a wholly-owned Government of India enterprise dedicated to financing infrastructure projects across the nation. IIFCL offers long-term financial assistance to commercially viable infrastructure projects, with a particular emphasis on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives. The sectors eligible for financial assistance include transportation, energy, water, sanitation, communication, social, and commercial infrastructure. IIFCL's financing strategies encompass direct lending, subordinate debt, takeout finance, and credit enhancement. The company operates under the Scheme for Financing Viable Infrastructure Projects through a Special Purpose Vehicle, commonly referred to as SIFTI. This approach allows IIFCL to participate in consortium or syndicated lending arrangements for qualifying infrastructure projects in India, prioritizing PPP projects. As of March 2025, IIFCL's authorized capital stood at USD 500 million, with a paid-up capital of USD 150 million. The company's subsidiaries include IIFC (UK) Limited, which provides long-term foreign currency loans to eligible Indian companies undertaking infrastructure projects, and IIFCL Projects Limited, which focuses on project development and management. IIFCL Asset Management Company Limited manages infrastructure-focused mutual funds, offering investment opportunities in the infrastructure sector. IIFCL's mission is to adopt best practices in financing infrastructure and develop core competencies in facilitating infrastructure development. The company aims to develop a team of highly engaged employees to deliver services in a professional manner and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

Investment Focus

• Commercial viability
• Alignment with national infrastructure development goals
• Preference for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects

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