NHAI Accepts ₹6,220.90 Crore NHIT Bid for Monetization of 310 Km Highway Stretches

Two National Highway Sections in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh Monetized Under InvIT Model​

New Delhi, February 17: The National Highways Authority of India has accepted an offer of ₹6,220.90 crore from the National Highways Infra Trust for the monetization of two National Highway sections spanning 310.35 kilometers across Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

The latest transaction reinforces NHAI’s asset monetization strategy, which has become a key mechanism for unlocking value from operational highway assets while drawing long term private capital into infrastructure development.

Asset Monetization Gains Momentum in FY​

With this award, the total value of National Highways assets monetized during the current financial year stands at approximately ₹28,077 crore.

NHAI has been leveraging structured models such as Toll Operate Transfer and Infrastructure Investment Trusts to mobilize capital. The proceeds generated through these mechanisms are being redeployed into new highway development projects, ensuring continuity in infrastructure expansion without placing additional strain on public finances.

Details of the Monetized Highway Stretches​

The two assets monetized under this transaction include:

• The 255.97 kilometer Amravati–Chikhali–Tarsod section of NH 53 in Maharashtra
• The 54.38 kilometer Gundugolanu–Chinna–Avutapalli section of NH 16 in Andhra Pradesh

Together, these corridors account for 310.35 kilometers of operational highway network now monetized through the InvIT route.

NHIT’s Expanding Asset Base and Market Presence​

With this latest award, the total assets monetized through National Highways Infra Trust have reached ₹49,858 crore.

NHIT, an InvIT sponsored by NHAI, has completed four rounds of capital raising so far. Its investor base includes CPPIB, OTPP, EPFO, NHAI and the SBI group, along with more than 700 investors overall.

The market capitalization of NHIT units currently stands at approximately ₹28,000 crore. The units are listed on both the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange.

NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav stated that the InvIT structure is playing a critical role in channeling financial capital for the continued development of the National Highway network across the country, underscoring the growing importance of structured asset recycling in India’s road infrastructure ecosystem.