Big Road Investments Ahead! What NHAI’s New Strategy Means for Infrastructure

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its firstever Asset Monetisation Strategy, aimed at unlocking capital from operational highway assets and accelerating infrastructure development. The strategy outlines a structured framework to mobilize funds through TollOperateTransfer (ToT), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and securitisation models, reinforcing publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) in India’s road sector.

Key Highlights:

Massive Fund Mobilisation: NHAI has already raised ₹1.4 lakh crore across 6,100 km of National Highways under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP).
Three Core Pillars: The strategy focuses on Value Maximisation of Government Road Assets, Transparency in Processes, and Market Development to attract domestic and foreign investors.
Private Sector Participation: The initiative aims to reduce reliance on traditional funding sources, allowing private players to leverage advanced technologies for better asset management.
Government Alignment: The strategy aligns with India’s Asset Monetisation Plan (2025–2030), marking a shift toward sustainable, marketdriven infrastructure financing.
Future Roadmap: NHAI plans to expand monetisation efforts, ensuring steady financing for new highway projects while maintaining highquality road infrastructure.