INDIA
The National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has completed India's largest-ever road monetisation bid worth ₹18,380 crore.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Mar 29, 2025
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This marks NHIT's fourth round of fund-raising since its launch in 2020.
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Following this deal, NHIT will manage a diverse portfolio of 26 operating toll roads spanning 2,345 km across 12 states.
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The portfolio includes 41 toll plazas with concession periods ranging from 20 to 30 years.
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In the February budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set a target of ₹30,000 crore through road asset monetisation.
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This round saw NHIT raise approximately ₹8,340 crore in capital from domestic and international investors.
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An additional ₹10,040 crore was raised as debt from domestic lenders for the project.
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The funds will acquire National Highway stretches at a concession value of ₹17,738 crore, including a premium of ₹97 crore.
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) made its first-ever investment in an investment trust with ₹2,035 crore in NHIT.
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The bid attracted subscriptions from public sector fund houses, pension funds, private sector entities, and foreign investors.
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