National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT)

NHSRCL Completes Earthwork for Sabarmati Rolling Stock Depot - 26 Apr, 2024

The National Highways Infra Trust's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has completed the earthwork for the Sabarmati Rolling Stock depot. The state-of-the-art facility features eco-friendly initiatives such as rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling, with potential for solar power generation of around 14 MW.

NHAI Aims to Monetize Over 2700 km of Highways in FY25 - 22 Apr, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to monetize over 2700 km of highways through toll, operate, and transfer (TOT) and infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) modes in FY25. In FY24, NHAI had monetized highway assets worth Rs 40,314 crore through TOT, InvIT, and toll securitization. The NHAI has released a list of 33 highway stretches that will be monetized through ToT and InvIT modes in FY25.

NHAI Plans to Monetize Highways Through TOT and BOT-Toll Models - 19 Apr, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 33 highway stretches to monetize through toll operate transfer (TOT) and infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) modes. Additionally, NHAI is expected to offer a strong pipeline of 53 BOT-Toll projects covering more than 5,200 km. The BOT-Toll model brings private sector efficiencies to construction and operations and maintenance, allowing for greater project awards and builds.

NHAI to Monetize 33 Highway Stretches for Rs 40,314 Crore - 18 Apr, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 33 highway stretches spanning 2,741 km to monetize through toll operate transfer and infrastructure investment trust modes. NHAI has raised Rs 40,314 crore in 2023-24 against the target of Rs 28,868 crore. The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways had raised Rs 32,855 crore in 2022-23 through various modes of asset monetisation.

NHAI Aims to Monetize 33 Stretches of National Highways - 17 Apr, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to monetize 33 stretches of national highways in FY25 through its toll operate transfer and infrastructure investment trust. NHAI has raised close to Rs 26,000 crore through three rounds of InvIT offers and aims to secure debt for expressway projects on a standalone basis.

BOT-Toll Model Unlikely to See Material Shift in Project Awards - 16 Apr, 2024

Despite recent changes in the BOT-Toll model concession agreement, a material shift in project awards towards BOT-Toll is unlikely due to higher equity commitment and traffic risks. ICRA expects BOT-Toll awards share to increase to around 10% in FY2025 compared to less than 5% in the last five years.

NHAI to Introduce New Toll Rates After Lok Sabha Election - 12 Apr, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to introduce new toll rates for 2024-25 after the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The government estimates that total toll collection in India will likely surpass Rs 70,000 crore in 2024-25 and rise to Rs 1,30,000 crore by 2029-30. The country's total length of tolled roads has risen from 25,996 km in FY19 to 45,428 km as of November 30, 2023 marking a 75 percent increase.

NHAI Reports Record Highway Construction in FY24 - 02 Apr, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) achieved its highest ever capital expenditure of Rs 2.07 trillion and constructed 6,644 km of national highways in FY24, up from the target of 6,544 km.