IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd has finalized the sale of its Chenani-Nashri Tunnelway Ltd (CNTL) asset to Cube Highways for ₹54.29 billion. The transaction, approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), marks a major milestone in IL&FS’s ongoing debt resolution process and infrastructure monetization strategy.
In a significant development in India’s infrastructure and insolvency landscape, IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd has completed the sale of its 100% stake in Chenani-Nashri Tunnelway Ltd (CNTL) to Cube Highways and Infrastructure II Pte Ltd. The deal, valued at ₹54.29 billion, was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) earlier this year and represents one of the largest asset monetization transactions under the IL&FS resolution framework.
The Chenani-Nashri Tunnelway, a critical infrastructure link in Jammu & Kashmir, includes India’s longest road tunnel and has been a key asset in the IL&FS portfolio. The sale proceeds are expected to significantly contribute to the group’s overall debt reduction, which has already surpassed ₹45,000 crore as of March 2025.
Key highlights from the transaction include
-
The total consideration for the CNTL asset sale is ₹54.29 billion, including base bid and adjustments.
-
Cube Highways will pay ₹5,300 crore as the base bid, with an additional ₹400 crore allocated for external creditors.
-
A further ₹300–₹400 crore is earmarked for delay-related adjustments, depending on the transaction timeline.
-
The NCLT’s approval of the deal marks a major step in the IL&FS Group’s resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
-
The Chenani-Nashri Tunnelway is a 9.2 km twin-tube tunnel that enhances connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar.
-
The sale is part of IL&FS’s broader strategy to monetize core infrastructure assets and reduce systemic risk in India’s financial sector.
Cube Highways, backed by global investors, continues to expand its toll road portfolio across India through strategic acquisitions.
Sources: Economic Times LegalWorld, eFileTax Blog, IL&FS Official Website.