NHAI Prepares to Monetize Highway Assets in FY27
NHAI has identified 17 highway assets totaling 1,692.5 kilometers for monetization using TOT and InvIT models to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic growth across nine states.
Highlights
- •NHAI selects 17 highways with combined length of 1,692.5 km for monetization in FY27
- •Projects include key corridors like NH-20, NH-34, NH-38 and NH-9 across states like Haryana, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh
- •Monetization framework through toll-operate-transfer (TOT) and infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) aiming long-term institutional investments
- •NHAI plans to expand national highway network sustainably while ensuring efficient asset management
New Delhi: In alignment with its strategy to enhance national highway infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 17 key National Highway assets with a combined length of 1,692.5 kilometers for monetization through toll-operate-transfer (TOT) and infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) modes during the financial year 2026-27.
The selected highway stretches span across nine states: Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra. These assets represent essential economic corridors with existing high traffic volumes and strong connectivity potential, enhancing the nation's logistics network.
Monetization Through Innovative Models
The NHAI plans to use transparent TOT and InvIT mechanisms for monetizing the selected infrastructure projects. These models have proven effective in attracting long-term institutional investment by adopting advanced financing frameworks that support sustainable development while ensuring operational excellence.
This move marks a significant step towards leveraging private sector expertise and financial resources, further expanding the national highway network to meet growing transportation demands and foster regional economic growth.
Notably, some assets will be monetized through InvIT frameworks without inclusion in the newly proposed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) for FY 2026-27. The identified highways include:
- The Hazaribagh-Barhi-Koderma section of NH-20, covering a length of 68.8 kilometers, lies in Jharkhand.
- A segment from the Delhi/Haryana border to Rohtak on NH-9 (km 29.7 to km 87), which includes approximately 52 kilometers, is located in Haryana.
- The Trichy to Thuvarankurichi Madurai stretch of NH-38 spans 124.8 kilometers and falls under Tamil Nadu.
- The Aligarh to Kanpur section of NH-34 (283.8 km) is situated in Uttar Pradesh.
Through structured frameworks, the NHAI aims to optimize asset management and ensure efficient operations for these vital road infrastructures./p> The decision to monetize through TOT and InvIT not only addresses funding needs but also aligns with broader goals of creating a more resilient and sustainable transportation system.
