La Caisse Acquires 24 Per Cent Stake In Altius Telecom Infra For ₹12,100 Crore
New Delhi, September 2, 2026: Canadian Pension Fund La Caisse has purchased a 24 per cent stake in India's biggest independent telecom infrastructure firm, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, for about Rs 12,100 crore, the firm said on Wednesday. Altius owns and operates more than 2,58,000 telecom towers and sites across India, giving it a nationwide presence. "Global investment group La Caisse…
Canadian Pension Fund La Caisse has acquired a 24 per cent stake in India's leading independent telecom infrastructure company, Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, for approximately Rs 12,100 crore. Altius owns and operates over 2,58,000 telecom towers and sites throughout India, providing it with a nationwide presence. The investment, totaling around Rs 121 billion (CAD 1.76 billion), was made in collaboration with Brookfield, an existing shareholder and partner of GIC and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).
La Caisse's Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability, Emmanuel Jaclot, stated that the investment reflects confidence in the strength of the business. Sam Pollock, CEO of Brookfield's Infrastructure group, added that La Caisse will continue to support Altius' growth with its owner-operator capabilities and long-term approach to infrastructure investing.
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, formerly known as Data Infrastructure Trust, is a Sebi-registered investment trust that operates in the passive telecom infrastructure sector in India.
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