As per its Mission statement, NHIT strives for continuous improvement
with emphasis on Sustainability, Safety and Communities' well-being.
Our objectives encompass minimizing our carbon footprint, ensuring the
well-being of our employees and stakeholders with the aim of achieving Zero Harm, and
reducing road accidents through effective safety measures and awareness programs. We
integrate EHS and Sustainability considerations into all processes and provide
comprehensive training to foster awareness among employees, workers, and contractors.
Through the integration of sustainability, health, and safety practices
into our operations, we aim to create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable environment
for all.
1. Strategy and Implementation
1.1 Sustainability Integration:
As part of our strategic plan, NHIT is dedicated to responsible and
sustainable operations. Our key areas of focus include reducing carbon emissions,
conserving natural resources, promoting the usage of renewable energy sources, easier
accessibility, water conservation and superior hygiene standards.
These initiatives align with our overarching goal of minimizing our
environmental footprint while ensuring long-term viability and resilience. Through
targeted actions and continuous evaluation, NHIT aims to lead in environmental
stewardship, contributing positively to the well-being of our planet and communities for
generations to come.
1.2 Occupational Health and Safety:
Implementing comprehensive health and safety protocols is our top
priority. We continuously evaluate and enhance measures to ensure the well-being of our
workforce and stakeholders. The key focus areas of our operations include Work on Live
roads, Toll Operations, and Incident Management & Route Patrolling.
As part of our continuous improvement efforts, we continuously track
and monitor the health and safety performance of our operations through several Leading
and Lagging indicators. This proactive approach enables us to identify risks and track
performance for ongoing enhancements in health and safety.
I. Work on Live roads - Working on live roads presents significant
safety challenges. We have a comprehensive safety management strategy to minimize risks
and achieve ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) levels. Our traffic management plan
adheres to IRC standards and is tailored to each road's unique characteristics to
ensure robust mitigation measures.
II. Toll Operations - Safety in toll operations is critical for
both employees and commuters. NHIT prioritizes safety through rigorous training, strict
protocol adherence, and regular inspections. We invest in advanced safety equipment and
technology, including surveillance systems and protective gear, to create a secure
environment.
III. Incident Management & Route Patrolling - NHIT's Route
Patrolling and Incident Management ensure operational safety and efficiency. Trained
professionals conduct regular patrols to address hazards and maintain road conditions. In
case of incidents, our team, equipped with ambulances, cranes, and protocols, responds
promptly to ensure safety and minimize traffic disruptions. We analyze data from patrols
and incidents to implement proactive safety measures.
1.3 Road Users' Safety
At NHIT, Road Users' Safety is at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to ensuring the highest level of safety for all road users across our
assets. As part of our strategy, we proactively monitor accident- prone areas, conduct
comprehensive analysis of accident data, and track identified black and emerging spots in
real-time to promptly implement risk mitigation measures. Additionally, we are committed
to increasing awareness about road safety among communities adjacent to our roads by
organizing
awareness campaigns and leveraging digital communications, such as
informative videos, to promote responsible road behaviour.
2. Metrics and Performance Oversight 2.1 Sustainability:
We are regularly monitoring the following parameters to define our
carbon footprint abatement plan:
I. GHG Emissions in Main and Ancillary Functions
II. Water Consumption
A substantial part of our Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions arise from
fuel consumption for both main and ancillary functions, as well as electricity consumption
for powering facilities such as toll plazas, site offices, and highway lighting.
The GHG Emissions for all assets (Apr'23 to Mar'24 - tCO2e)
2.2 Occupational Health and Safety -
We measure OHS performance using several leading and lagging indicators
to comprehensively assess and monitor our safety performance.
Leading and Lagging indicators dashboard - FY 23-24
2.3 Road Users' Safety
Our unwavering dedication to road safety underscores our commitment to
safeguarding lives and ensuring safe travel experiences on our roads. Through our
collective efforts and interventions, we
have successfully reduced Road User Fatal accidents by 27%
year-over-year across Round 1 projects including Chhitorgarh-Kota, Belgaum-Kagal,
Kothakota - Kurnool, and Palanpur-Aburoad-Swaropganj, demonstrating the substantial impact
of our commitment to Road Safety.
3. Strategic Actions and Outcomes during the year
3.1 Replacement of HPSV (High-Pressure Sodium Vapor) lights by LED
lights
Highway lightening/streetlights constitutes a significant portion of
electrical energy consumption in highway assets, which forms part of our Scope 2 GHG
emissions. To address this, we have replaced conventional 1557 HPSV, 214 high mast lights,
and 124 canopy lights with more efficient LED light fixtures within project highways which
are under NHIT's O&M obligation. This has led to reduction of 388 TCO2e
emissions.
3.2 Roof-Mounted Solar Panels
As an alternative energy resource, we have installed 125 kW capacity
solar power plants at some of our toll plazas on the rooftops of administrative buildings,
within administrative building premises, or atop canopies with an estimated production of
200,000 KWh units per year.
A net metering facility is available at all these sites, allowing them
to consume electricity produced by the captive solar plants at any given point. Further,
we are exploring opportunities to increase the installed capacities.
3.3 Fuel Efficiency Programs:
NHIT has implemented fuel efficiency programs to reduce the consumption
of petrol and diesel across our operations. This includes adopting fuel-efficient vehicles
and machinery, optimizing routing and scheduling to minimize fuel usage, and implementing
maintenance protocols to ensure peak engine performance.
4. Awareness and Capacity Building programs 4.1 Collaboration with IIT
Madras
In collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (coERS)
at IIT Madras, we conduct the "Design Thinking for Operational Excellence in Road
User Safety" program for our EHS personnel and Project Managers. This program
leverages IIT Madras' expertise and innovative methodologies, equipping our team with
the skills to proactively address safety concerns and cultivate a lasting safety culture.
The benefits of this program extend beyond current projects, influencing NHIT's
approach to safety and excellence in future endeavours.
4.2 Road Safety Week campaign
We conducted Road Safety Campaign across all sites from 15th January to
14th February 2024, following guidelines from The Ministry of Road Transport
& Highways, making a positive impact on local communities. The campaign reached over
20,000 people through awareness programs, street plays, and road rallies, and included
activities such as eye check-up camps and first aid kit distributions. Over 250 road
safety awareness sessions were conducted for students and heavy vehicle drivers.
4.3 National Safety Week campaign
We observed the 52nd National Safety Week from 4th
to 10th March, 2024 across the company to strengthen our safety culture and
enhance EHS Awareness.
4.4 World Environment Day
We observed World Environment Day on 5th June, 2023, with
week-long campaigns across all project sites. Activities included pledges to avoid
single-use plastic, tree plantation drives around toll plazas, reusable cotton bag
distribution, and clean-up drives to promote sustainability and environmental
preservation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON VALUATION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS INFRA PROJECTS
PRIVATE LIMITED AND NHIT WESTERN PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED, WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES OF
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS INFRA TRUST, AS OF 31ST MARCH 2024
Pr?vate and Confidential
Date: 27th May, 2024
National Highways Infra Investment Managers Pr?vate Limited G-5 &
6, Sector-10, Dwarka, Delhi - 110075
Sub: Executive Summary on Valuation of Specified SPVs (as defined
below) of National Highways Infra Trust, pursuant to SEBI (Infrastructure Investment
Trusts) Regulations, 2014, as amended ("the SEBI InvIT Regulations")
Dear Sir,
We refer to our appointment letter dated 17th May, 2023
wherein RBSA Valuation Advisors LLP ("RBSA") was appointed by National Highways
Infra Investment Managers Private Limited ("NHIIMPL"/ the "Investment
Manager") for valuation of Specified SPVs (as defined below), as an independent
valuer, as per Regulation 2(zzf) of the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trust)
Regulations, 2014 ("SEBI InvIT Regulations") as at 31st March, 2024
("Valuation Date").
NHIT Western Projects Private Limited ("NWPPL") (Formerly
known as National Highways Infra Projects Private Limited ("NHIPPL") and NHIT
Eastern Projects Private Limited ("NEPPL") are wholly owned subsidiaries of
National Highways Infra Trust ("NHIT" or the "Trust" or
"InvIT") and have been incorporated as special purpose vehicles to operate and
maintain the road projects. NHIT Western Projects Private Limited, formerly known as
National Highways Infra Projects Private Limited, was renamed on 13th May,
2024. NWPPL and NEPPL are together referred as the "Specified SPVs".
NWPPL has entered into concession agreements with National Highway
Authority of India ("NHAI" or "Sponsor") to operate, maintain and
transfer 8 Toll Road projects, under the Toll, Operate and Transfer ("TOT")
model (together referred to as "NWPPL Projects" and individually referred to as
the "Project"). NHIT Eastern Projects Private Limited, have entered into
concession agreement with NHAI to operate, maintain and transfer 7 Toll Road projects,
under the TOT model (together referred to as "NEPPL Projects" and individually
referred to as the "Project"). NHIPPL Projects and NEPPL Projects are together
referred to as the "Specified Projects".
The details NWPPL Projects are as under:
Sr. No Name
of Section |
NH |
Total Length (Kms) |
Toll Plaza |
Start Kms |
End Kms |
1 Abu Road - Swaroopganj |
NH-27 |
31.000 |
Undavariya |
646.000 |
677.000 |
2 Chittorgarh - Kota & Chittorgarh Bypass |
NH-27 |
160.500 |
Bassi, Aroli and Dhaneshwar |
891.929 |
1052.429 |
Sr. No Name
of Section |
NH |
Total Length (Kms) |
Toll Plaza |
Start Kms |
End Kms |
3 Palanpur/ Khemana - Abu Road |
NH-27 |
45.000 |
Khemana |
601.000 |
646.000 |
4 Kothakota Bypass - Kurnool Highway |
NH-44 |
74.622 |
Pullur |
135.469 |
211.000 |
5 Maharashtra / Karnataka Border (Kagal)
Highway |
NH-48 |
77.705 |
Hattargi and Kognoli |
515.000 |
592.705 |
6 Agra Bypass |
NH-2 - NH-3 |
32.800 |
Raibha |
176.800 KM of NH-2 |
13.030 KM of NH-3 |
7 Shivpuri to Jhansi |
NH-27 |
75.300 |
Raksha |
1305.000 KM of NH-27 |
1380.387 KM of NH-27 |
8 Borkhedi-Wadner-Deodhari- Kelapur |
NH-44 |
138.150 |
Daroda and Kelapur |
36.600 KM of NH-44 |
175.600 KM of NH-44 |
Sr. No Name
of Section |
NH |
Total Length (Kms) |
Toll Plaza |
Start Kms |
End Kms |
1 Assam Package (AS- Patgaon & Dahalapara) |
NH-27 |
114 |
Dahalapara |
961.500 KM of NH-27 |
1013.000 KM of NH-27 |
|
|
|
Patgaon |
30.000 KM of NH-27 |
92.671 KM of NH-27 |
2 Orai-Bara |
NH-27 |
63 |
Usaka |
1515.713 KM of NH-27 (LHS)
and 1578.360 KM of NH-27 (RHS) |
1578.872 KM of NH-27 (LHS)
and 1515.713 KM of NH-27 (RHS) |
3 Assam (Galia) |
NH-27 |
27 |
Galia |
1013+000 KM of NH-27 |
1040.300+000 KM of NH-27 |
4 Chichra-Kharagpur |
NH-49 |
56 |
Balibhasha |
185.150 KM of NH-49 |
129.000 KM of NH-49 |
5 Rewa-Katni-Jabalpur- Lakhnadon |
NH-30 & NH- 34 |
287* |
Odhaki Paipkhar |
656.000 KM of NH- 30 |
725.185 KM of NH-30 |
|
|
|
Kherwasani |
725.185 KM of NH-30 |
813.257 KM of NH-30 |
|
|
|
Mohtara |
813.257 KM of NH-30 |
880.600 KM of NH-30 |
|
|
|
Boharipar |
880.600 KM of NH- 30 |
1428.557 KM of NH-34 |
6 Lakhnadon- Khawasa |
NH-44 |
107 |
Madai |
546.420 KM of NH-44 |
653.770 KM of NH-44 |
|
|
|
Khawasa |
|
|
7 Hubbali- Haveri-Chitradurga |
NH-48 |
214 |
Chitradurga Bypass |
0.000 KM of NH- 48 |
20.700 KM of NH- 48 |
|
|
|
Chitradurga Davanagere |
208.000 KM of NH- 48 |
260.000 KM of NH- 48 |
|
|
|
Davangere Haveri |
260.000 KM of NH- 48 |
338.923 KM of NH- 48 |
|
|
|
Haveri Hubli |
340.000 KM of NH- 48 |
403.000 KM of NH- 48 |
We have analyzed the information provided by/ on behalf of the
Investment Manager through broad inquiry, analysis and review but have not carried out a
due diligence or audit of such information. We have relied on the explanations and
information provided by/ on behalf of the Investment Manager. We have no present or
planned future interest in the Sponsor, the Specified SPVs or the Investment Manager
except to the extent of our appointment as an independent valuer. Our professional fees
for the valuation are not contingent upon the values reported herein. Our valuation
analysis should not be construed as investment advice specifically, we do not express any
opinion on the suitability or otherwise of entering into any financial or other
transaction with the Trust, the Specified SPVs or the Investment Manager.
Our valuation analysis must be considered as a whole. Selecting
portions of our analysis or the factors we considered, without considering all factors and
analysis together could create a misleading view of the process underlying the valuation
conclusions. Valuation is a complex process and is not necessarily susceptible to partial
analysis or summary description. Any attempt to do so could lead to undue emphasis on any
particular factor or analysis.
Valuation Analysis
The Discounted Cash Flow ("DCF") method under the Income
Approach has been adopted for the Enterprise Valuation of the Specified SPVs. Free Cash
Flow to Firm method under DCF has been applied based on the projected financial statements
of the Specified SPVs provided by the Management of NHIIMPL (the "Management").
The Enterprise Value has been computed by discounting the projected free cash flows to the
firm beginning from 1st April, 2024 until the end of the respective concession
periods of the Specified Projects, using a Weighted Average Cost of Capital
("WACC") of 10.50% for NHIPPL and 10.40% for NWPPL computed as of the Valuation
Date.
The Enterprise Valuation of the Specified SPVs as of 31st
March, 2024 has been carried out considering inter-alia Traffic Study Reports and
Technical Due Diligence Reports of independent consultants, Business plan/ Projected
financial statements of the Specified SPVs and other information provided by/ on behalf of
the Management, industry analysis and other relevant factors.
The Valuation summary of the Specified SPVs as of 31st
March, 2024 is as follows:
Particulars |
NHIPPL |
NWPPL |
Enterprise Value |
12,202.0 |
15,512.2 |
Less: Debt |
(9,945.3) |
(13,327.5) |
Less: Debt like items |
(0.1) |
- |
Add: Cash and cash equivalent |
149.1* |
7.7 |
Equity Value |
2,405.6 |
2,192.4 |
*Cash and cash equivalent as at 31st March, 2024 excludes
fixed deposits aggregating ~' 5.1 Cr which was earmarked by the Bank of Maharashtra
("BoM") for issue of Performance Guarantee to NHAI. Management represented that
this FD is expected to be released once non-fund limit by BoM is sanctioned. Considering
the aforementioned, working capital as at 31st March, 2024 includes the
aforementioned FD and the same is projected to be released in the subsequent period.
This letter should be read in conjunction with our detailed Report for
the valuation of the Specified SPVs, including the Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
stated therein.
Thank you |
For RBSA Valuation Advisors LLP, |
(RVE No.: IBBI/RV-e/05/2019/110) |
Name: Ravishu Vinod Shah |
Designation: Partner |
Asset Class: Securities or Financial Assets (RV No.:
IBBI/rv/06/2020/12728) |