NHAI Unveils Highway Monetisation Plan for FY 2026-27
NHAI lists highway stretches for FY 2026-27 asset monetisation plan
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 17 highway projects spanning 1,692.5 km across nine states for monetisation in FY 2026-27. This initiative aims to unlock value from existing assets and mobilise capital for future infrastructure development.
- 01The identified highway stretches are located in Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra.
- 02The monetisation is part of a broader strategy to enhance the National Highway network and attract private sector investment.
- 03The selected stretches are considered economic and logistics corridors with significant traffic potential.
- 04The monetisation will utilize the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) and Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) models.
- 05NHAI emphasizes the initiative's role in modernizing and expanding the highway network to support economic growth.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a preliminary list of highway stretches earmarked for monetisation in the fiscal year 2026-27. This initiative is part of the government's asset monetisation strategy aimed at unlocking value from operational National Highway assets and generating capital for future infrastructure projects. The identified stretches cover 17 projects with a total length of 1,692.5 km across nine states: Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra. These highways are recognized as vital economic and logistics corridors with established traffic potential. NHAI clarified that this list excludes assets intended for monetisation through the Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT). The monetisation process will employ the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) and Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) frameworks, which are designed to attract long-term institutional investment. This initiative is expected to enhance the efficiency of logistics and connectivity across the country while promoting private sector participation in infrastructure development.
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The monetisation initiative is expected to improve highway infrastructure, leading to better logistics efficiency and connectivity, which could positively affect local economies.
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