NHAI Advances Asset Monetisation Goals with Rs. 28,307 Crores Realised

In a remarkable advancement towards its asset monetisation target for the fiscal year 2025-26, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully secured Rs. 28,307 crores through various financial frameworks, including the Public InvIT, Private InvIT, and the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) model. This includes the monetisation of TOT Bundles 17 and 18. With bids now received for TOT Bundle-19, currently under technical evaluation, NHAI is well on track to meet the Government of India’s ambitious goal of generating Rs. 30,000 crore in the ongoing fiscal year.

Strategic Monetisation Under InvIT Round-5

A significant portion of this financial accomplishment stems from the NHAI’s successful monetisation of over 310 kilometers of National Highways as part of its Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) programme. The fifth round of InvIT has been awarded to NHIT Western Projects Private Limited, which offered a concession fee of Rs. 6,366.98 crore for a duration of 20 years. This package encompasses two essential National Highway segments in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, specifically the 255.9 km Amravati–Chikhali–Tarsod section of NH-53 in Maharashtra and the 54.3 km Gundugolanu–Chinna Avutapalli section of NH-16 in Andhra Pradesh. Key toll plazas included in this deal are Nashirabad, Dasarkhed, Taroda Kasba, Kurankhed, and Kalaparru.

Enhancements Through TOT Bundle-18

Further enhancing its monetisation strategy, NHAI has concluded the successful realisation of Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) Bundle-18, valued at Rs. 3,087 crore. This bundle covers the 74.5 km long Chandikhole–Bhadrak section of NH-16 in Odisha and has been awarded to M/s IRB Chandibhadra Tollway Private Limited for a 20-year concession period. Under this arrangement, the concessionaire is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the National Highway section and will collect user fees as per the National Highways Fee Rules.

Investor Confidence Demonstrated Through RIIT

Earlier this year, the pioneering public issue of the NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) made waves with its listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange on March 24, 2026. RIIT acquired rights to five operational National Highway assets across Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, with a total concession value approximating Rs. 9,500 crore. This acquisition was funded through a mix of equity and debt, and the public issue was notably oversubscribed nearly 14 times, showcasing robust investor confidence in India’s infrastructure development and the government’s asset monetisation initiatives.

These developments highlight NHAI’s ongoing commitment to optimising operational National Highway assets through transparent and structured monetisation processes, aiming to mobilise essential resources for the advancement of National Highway infrastructure throughout the country.

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