The NHAI plans to generate funds for new road projects by monetising road assets worth INR 540 billion in FY2025. This move is in response to budgetary constraints and increasing debt levels faced by NHAI.
The monetisation of assets is seen as a viable financial strategy. The increased collections from FASTag are expected to encourage private sector participation in road asset monetisation, further supporting the initiative.
NHAI's debt has been decreasing in recent years, indicating improved financial health. The expected increase in asset monetisation is likely to stimulate tendering activity for new road projects, thereby boosting infrastructure development in the country.