The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)-sponsored public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust, has successfully won the concessions of five National Highway assets, marking another important step in the Government of India’s asset monetisation and infrastructure financing programme.
The acquisition of these highway assets was carried out through a competitive bidding process, reaffirming strong investor confidence in India’s road sector and the InvIT framework. With this development, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust continues to expand its portfolio of operational national highway assets, aimed at generating stable, long-term returns for investors while ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of critical road infrastructure.
The five National Highway stretches awarded to the InvIT are part of NHAI’s broader strategy to monetise completed and revenue-generating assets, thereby unlocking value and recycling capital for fresh investments in new highway projects. The proceeds from monetisation are expected to support the accelerated development of national highways, expressways and economic corridors across the country.
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust, sponsored by NHAI, was established to provide an institutional platform for domestic and global investors to participate in India’s infrastructure growth story. The InvIT model enables long-term capital mobilisation, reduces dependence on traditional budgetary support and promotes private sector participation in infrastructure management.
Officials stated that the successful award of these five assets reflects the growing maturity of India’s InvIT ecosystem and the credibility of NHAI as a sponsor. The assets will be operated and maintained in accordance with prescribed performance standards, ensuring improved service quality, safety and user experience for highway commuters.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reiterated that asset monetisation through instruments such as InvITs plays a crucial role in achieving the objectives of the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP). It not only strengthens the financial position of infrastructure agencies but also contributes to sustainable infrastructure development.
With the addition of these five highway concessions, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust further consolidates its position as a key vehicle for highway asset monetisation, supporting the Government’s vision of building a modern, efficient and world-class national highway network.