NHAI Approves ₹6,220 Cr NHIT Deal for Maharashtra & Andhra Pradesh Highways
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New Delhi, 16 February 2026: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has accepted an offer from the National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) amounting to ₹6,220.90 crores for the monetization of two major national highway sections, spanning a total of 310.35 km across Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
The assets being monetized include the 255.97 km Amravati–Chikhali–Tarsod stretch of NH-53 in Maharashtra and the 54.38 km Gundugolanu–Chinna–Avutapalli section of NH-16 in Andhra Pradesh.
Commenting on the milestone, Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman of NHAI, said, “Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are increasingly facilitating financial inflows for national highway development. With this transaction, the total assets monetized through NHIT now stand at ₹49,858 crores.”
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About NHIT and Its Investors
NHIT, sponsored by NHAI, has successfully raised four rounds of capital from marquee investors including CPPIB, OTPP, EPFO, NHAI, and the SBI Group. With more than 700 investors, the current market capitalization of NHIT units is approximately ₹28,000 crores, and the units are actively traded on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Strategic Role of Asset Monetization
Asset monetization is a key component of NHAI’s strategy to unlock the value of existing highway infrastructure and attract private sector participation. Through models like Toll-Operate-Transfer (ToT) and InvITs, NHAI has generated significant capital, which is being reinvested into the construction and maintenance of new highway projects.
During the current financial year, the total monetized national highway assets amount to approximately ₹28,077 crores, underscoring the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing both financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
By involving private investors, NHAI not only brings in capital but also introduces advanced technologies and best practices, improving the quality, longevity, and efficiency of India’s national highway network.