NHAI Announces Highway Monetisation Plan
New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced plans to monetise 17 highway assets covering nearly 1,692 kilometres during the financial year 2026-27. The move aims to raise funds for future highway and infrastructure development projects across the country.
Officials said NHAI will use different monetisation models, including the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) model and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). Under these systems, private companies and investors will operate and maintain selected highway stretches for a fixed period. In return, they will provide upfront payments to the government.
Funds to Support New Road Projects
NHAI has actively used asset monetisation in recent years to generate capital without increasing financial pressure on the government. The authority plans to use the funds raised through these projects for the construction of new highways, expressways, bridges, and other major road projects under the Bharatmala programme.
Officials stated that the selected highway assets are located across multiple states. These roads also have stable traffic movement and strong toll revenue potential. Authorities believe the monetisation plan will attract strong investor interest due to India’s growing infrastructure sector and increasing demand for better road connectivity.
Government Focuses on Infrastructure Growth
In recent years, NHAI completed several monetisation rounds and attracted major private investment in the highway sector. Officials believe such initiatives will help improve road maintenance, operational efficiency, and infrastructure development across the country.
The central government continues to focus heavily on road and transport infrastructure as part of its economic growth strategy. Better highway connectivity is expected to support trade, tourism, logistics, and employment opportunities in several regions of India.
Industry observers also believe that greater private sector participation could improve technology adoption, maintenance quality, and travel experience for commuters.
NHAI is expected to release more details regarding bidding schedules and asset packages in the coming months.
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