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The deadline for completion of the project has been extended to 2026-27 as only 20,632 km or 59.28% has been awarded and just 7,375 km or 21.19% of the target has been constructed till December 2021.

Highway project cost overrun by 100%: Bharatmala phase-1 to now cost Rs 10.6 trillion

“The exponential increase in land acquisition cost along with steep rise in commodity prices had resulted in cost escalations,” said…

March 26, 2022 04:15 IST

NHAI has been monetising highway stretches since 2018. It has made five attempts of monetisation through the TOT route before the ongoing lot, and tasted success in three of them. (File image)

Asset monetisation: NHAI to get Rs 6,267 crore from 7th TOT bundle of Eastern peripheral expressway

EPE, the country’s first green expressway, starts near Kundli on NH1 and ends at Palwal on NH2 to join the…

March 25, 2022 05:30 IST

In 2019-20, all executing agencies, including the National Highways Authority of India, constructed 10,237 km of highways, which went up to a record high of 13,327 km in the next fiscal. During the April-February period of the current fiscal, the pace has slowed down a bit due to protracted rains and the pandemic-induced restrictions on movement.

Highway construction pace to be 38 km a day over next 25 months

“The balance length of about 28,391 km is planned to be constructed in the remaining period from March 2022 to…

March 25, 2022 05:00 IST

A fifth of NHAI spend goes towards debt servicing

NHAI had around Rs 3.4-trillion debt as on November 2021.

March 23, 2022 06:00 IST

IL&FS entity West Gujarat Expressway gets NCLAT relief in NHAI project termination case

A two-member bench observed that the resolution of West Gujarat Expressway is at a “critical stage” and expected to be…

March 16, 2022 22:22 IST

NHAI to garner Rs 2,400 crore as Sekura, Path bag TOT stretches

The TOT proceeds will be used to build newer highway stretches and service debt.

March 16, 2022 08:02 IST

The NHAI is an executing agency of the government and it does not have its own income or expenses.

Need for reform in NHAI, says Nitin Gadkari

The minister said, “The delay in decision-making process is one of the things where we need to address.”

March 16, 2022 07:59 IST

Asset monetisation: Coal leads the pack with Rs 50,000-crore mop-up

A sum of Rs 7,500 crore has been mobilised out of Power Grid transmission lines.

March 11, 2022 05:40 IST

Highway construction during April-February lowest in four years

Highways have been the one segment that has consistently been weathering the broader economy’s travails and even the pandemic shock.

March 11, 2022 05:31 IST

Central PSUs achieve 80% of FY22 capex target by Feb-end

Power producer NTPC — which is currently implementing 3,017 MW of solar projects — has fully achieved its FY22 capex…

March 10, 2022 06:20 IST

InvITs are akin to mutual funds which enable investors to buy units in these trusts listed on stock exchanges and thus have a share in the income stream of these vehicles in the form of dividends and unit distribution.

Shifting gears on monetisation: This fiscal’s target may be achieved but challenges loom ahead

Monetisation entails creation of new sources of revenue from public assets which will remain in the government’s control. The key…

March 10, 2022 05:00 IST

The threshold financial capacity is 15% of the estimated project cost at the close of the preceding financial year. The NHAI wants the net worth threshold to be as on the day before the opening of the financial bids.

HAM projects: NHAI seeks to tighten criteria for bidders

While HAM projects, in turn, provide EPC opportunities to developers; both are not replaceable. Unlike EPC projects, the challenge with…

February 25, 2022 03:00 IST

National Highway construction speed to be enhanced to meet next fiscal target: Road Transport Secretary

As per the Economic Survey, since 2013-14, there has been a consistent increase in the construction of NHs/roads with 13,327…

February 7, 2022 13:32 IST

The Centre via Budget may invest 18% more in FY23 than in FY22 at around Rs 6.53 lakh crore to retain its budgetary capex at 2.5% of GDP as in FY22 (assuming 12.5% nominal GDP growth for next year over the advance estimate for the current year).

Extra Push: Capex outlay in FY23 pegged at Rs 10.5 lakh crore

Spend by the Centre, CPSEs to be up about 9% over FY22 BE

January 27, 2022 06:00 IST

In the event of partial collection of free where the daily collection is less than 90% of the average daily fee, the authority shall extend the concession period in proportion to the loss of fee on a daily basis.

NHAI to mop up Rs 15,000 cr via monetisation this fiscal

The NHAI InvIT, the second one promoted by a public sector entity after PGlnvlT, sponsored by power transmission utility PGCIL,…

June 17, 2021 05:00 IST

At the end of March 2021, projects worth Rs 9,22,404 crore are ongoing on a length of 64,010 km.

Record highway build pace result of govt’s industry-friendly steps: Analysts

Others said if the liquidity boosting measures are continued; this along with relaxation in qualifications for bidders could result in…

April 2, 2021 05:30 IST

Gurugram: Part of under-construction elevated road on Dwarka expressway collapses, 2 personnel suspended

The Gurgaon Police said the incident occurred around 7.30 am and three labourers sustained injuries. They were discharged from a…

Updated: March 28, 2021 22:20 IST

Why India isn’t ready to be an ‘Expressway’ country and it’s not the Government to blame

The new Gurugram to Jaipur Super Expressway promises to cut down travel time to just 90 minutes but probably we…

Updated: March 15, 2017 17:17 IST

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