New Delhi, May 28: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 1,692 kilometres of national highways across nine states for monetisation in the financial year 2026–27, as part of its ongoing asset monetisation programme.
The initiative aims to unlock value from operational highway assets through models such as toll-operate-transfer (TOT), infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), and securitisation, helping generate resources for further infrastructure development.
Officials said the identified highway stretches are part of a broader strategy to improve capital recycling in the road sector, enabling the government to reinvest proceeds into new highway construction and expansion projects across the country.
The move is expected to enhance private sector participation in road infrastructure while ensuring efficient asset management and long-term revenue generation from existing highway networks.
Experts note that the monetisation programme has become a key component of India’s infrastructure financing framework, supporting faster development of the national highway network and reducing reliance on budgetary allocations.
The government has reiterated its focus on strengthening connectivity, improving logistics efficiency, and expanding high-quality road infrastructure as part of its long-term economic growth strategy.