NHAI Unveils First-Ever Asset Monetisation Strategy For Road Sector Growth
Strategy to boost Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in infrastructure development
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its first Asset Monetisation Strategy aimed at unlocking the value of operational national highway assets and boosting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in infrastructure development.
Key Features of the Strategy:
- Instruments Used: Toll-Operate-Transfer (ToT), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and securitisation.
- Capital Mobilised: Over ₹1.4 lakh crore across 6,100 km of national highways under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP).
Three Pillars of the Strategy:
- Value Maximisation of government road assets.
- Process Transparency and sharing of investor-relevant information.
- Market Development through wider investor participation and stakeholder engagement.
Leadership Commentary:
- Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman, NHAI: Highlighted the strategy’s role in enhancing financial sustainability, encouraging private sector involvement, and ensuring long-term quality of highway assets.
- N.R.V.V.M.K. Rajendra Kumar, Member (Finance), NHAI:Emphasised the structured approach in identifying and valuing assets to build investor confidence.
Strategic Alignment:
The move supports the Government of India’s Asset Monetisation Plan (2025-30) and marks a significant shift towards sustainable, market-driven infrastructure financing.
