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La Caisse Acquires 24% Stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust for ₹12,100 Crore

Canadian pension fund La Caisse has purchased a 24 per cent stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, India's largest independent telecom tower platform, for approximately ₹12,100 crore (CAD 1.76 billion). The deal, announced on September 2, 2026, brings another long-term institutional partner to the platform while Brookfield remains the largest investor.

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Deal Overview

Canadian pension fund La Caisse has acquired a 24 per cent stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, India's largest independent telecom tower platform, for approximately ₹12,100 crore (CAD 1.76 billion), according to statements from the companies involved.

The transaction was announced on September 2, 2026, with La Caisse, formerly known as CDPQ, and Brookfield jointly confirming the investment. The deal adds La Caisse to a shareholder roster that includes Brookfield, which remains Altius' largest investor, alongside existing shareholders that are affiliates of GIC and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).

The Platform

Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, formerly Data Infrastructure Trust, is a Sebi-registered infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) that provides passive telecom infrastructure services in India. The trust owns and operates more than 258,000 telecom towers and sites across the country, supporting the infrastructure that mobile operators use to deliver 4G and 5G services.

Executive Statements

Emmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability at La Caisse, commented on the rationale behind the investment: "As India's economy grows and more people and businesses rely on higher use of mobile data, the infrastructure behind those connections needs to keep pace. This is a sector we know well through our investments in telecom towers and digital infrastructure around the world. With Altius, we are investing in an attractive market through an established platform, alongside Brookfield and other institutional partners with whom we have longstanding relationships."

Sam Pollock, CEO of Brookfield's Infrastructure group, welcomed the new partnership, saying: "La Caisse's investment brings another long-term institutional partner to the platform and reflects confidence in the strength of the business. Alongside our partners, we will continue to support Altius' next phase of growth by deploying our owner-operator capabilities and disciplined, long-term approach to infrastructure investing."

Analyst Perspective

Kranthi Bathini, Director of Equity Strategy at WealthMills Securities, described the investment as "a strong endorsement of India's telecom and digital-infrastructure growth story," noting that with Brookfield continuing as the largest investor, the deal brings "powerful long-term institutional capital" behind Altius' tower platform.

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Free Press Journal

Framing: The acquisition of a stake in Altius by La Caisse, with the deal size and percentage prominently featured.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

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
Altius owns and operates more than 2,58,000 telecom towers and sites across India
Brookfield remains Altius' largest investor, alongside La Caisse and existing shareholders who are affiliates of GIC and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
Emmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability at La Caisse, said: "This is a sector we know well through our investments in telecom towers and digital infrastructure around the world."
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, formerly Data Infrastructure Trust, is a Sebi-registered infrastructure investment trust (InvIT)
Sam Pollock, CEO of Brookfield's Infrastructure group, said: "La Caisse's investment brings another long-term institutional partner to the platform and reflects confidence in the strength of the business."

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The Hindu Business Line

Framing: Highlights the size of the investment and the stake acquired in the telecom tower platform.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Altius is India's largest independent telecom tower platform.
Brookfield remains Altius’ largest investor, alongside La Caisse and existing shareholders, affiliates of GIC and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).
Emmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability at La Caisse, said the investment is in a sector they know well and with partners they have longstanding relationships with.
Altius owns and operates more than 258,000 telecom towers and sites in India, serving 4G and 5G services.
Sam Pollock, CEO of Brookfield’s Infrastructure group, said they will continue to support Altius’ growth with owner-operator capabilities.
Kranthi Bathini, Director of Equity Strategy at WealthMills Securities, called the investment a strong endorsement of India's telecom and digital-infrastructure growth.
Published on September 2, 2026.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimCanadian 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 (CAD 1.76 billion).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimAltius owns and operates more than 258,000 telecom towers and sites in India, serving 4G and 5G services.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC, Free Press Journal as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
ClaimBrookfield remains Altius' largest investor, alongside La Caisse and existing shareholders who are affiliates of GIC and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimEmmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability at La Caisse, said: 'This is a sector we know well through our investments in telecom towers and digital infrastructure around the world.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimAltius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, formerly Data Infrastructure Trust, is a Sebi-registered infrastructure investment trust (InvIT).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Free Press Journal as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
ClaimSam Pollock, CEO of Brookfield's Infrastructure group, said: 'La Caisse's investment brings another long-term institutional partner to the platform and reflects confidence in the strength of the business.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Free Press Journal as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
ClaimAltius is India's largest independent telecom tower platform.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimEmmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability at La Caisse, said the investment is in a sector they know well and with partners they have longstanding relationships with.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimSam Pollock, CEO of Brookfield's Infrastructure group, said they will continue to support Altius' growth with owner-operator capabilities.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimKranthi Bathini, Director of Equity Strategy at WealthMills Securities, called the investment a strong endorsement of India's telecom and digital-infrastructure growth.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimPublished on September 2, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu Business Line as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Free Press Journal, The Hindu Business Line 11 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02