SIFTI (Scheme for Financing Viable Infrastructure Projects) put some additional limits on the operations of IIFCL. IIFCL was not allowed to lend more than 20 per cent of the project cost due to the restrictions.
The government removed the restrictions last month. So far, IIFCL was under dual regulation of the government and the Reserve Bank of India.
“Following the removal of SIFTI restrictions, IIFCL is expected to witness stronger growth through greater financing flexibility and wider participation in infrastructure projects across various sectors. This significant policy change enables faster credit expansion through new and innovative lending products,” the company’s MD Rohit Rishi said here.
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As India enters a transformative phase of infrastructure-led economic growth, IIFCL remains committed to supporting the nation’s development priorities through responsible, innovative and sustainable financing solutions, he said.
With a strong and growing balance sheet, prudent risk management framework and growing sectoral presence, the company is well-positioned for its next phase of growth as a future-ready infrastructure financing institution, he said.IIFCL was set up by the Government of India in 2006 with the main objective of channelizing long-term finance to viable infrastructure projects through the Scheme for Financing Viable Infrastructure Projects through a Special Purpose Vehicle called India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL), broadly referred to as SIFTI.
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The sectors eligible for financial assistance from IIFCL are the harmonized list of infrastructure sub-sectors as approved by the Cabinet Committee on infrastructure on March 1, 2012.
Talking about financial performance, Rishi said, “IIFCL’s record sanctions, continued expansion in loan book, net worth, resilient operating performance and significant improvement in asset quality reflect the strength of our core financing franchise and our long-term strategic direction.”
IIFCL’s standalone loan book expanded to Rs 81,715 crore as on March 31, 2026, registering a strong year-on-year growth of nearly 17 per cent over 2024-25.
The company further strengthened its role in infrastructure financing by deepening its presence across infrastructure sectors, while maintaining a balanced and diversified portfolio, he said.
This approach remains closely aligned with national development priorities and emerging opportunities in India’s infrastructure landscape, he added. PTI