NHAI News
Mint Explainer: Why does the government want to buy back congested highways?
The Union government is finalising a new model concession agreement for build-operate-transfer toll highways that will allow it to reclaim stretches of road once traffic touches a predetermined limit. What’s the rationale behind this?
3 min read2 Dec 2025Ashoka Buildcon shares slump 6% after NHAI suspends bidding rights amid investigation
Ashoka Buildcon shares fell 6% after the NHAI temporarily barred the company from bids due to an investigation into a girder collapse that killed a driver. The suspension lasts one month while the company refutes safety compromise claims, attributing the incident to a sudden equipment failure.
2 min read28 Nov 2025Govt plans maiden public InvIT to expand investor base for highways
In a major step toward strengthening road asset monetization and expanding investment opportunities in the development of National Highway infrastructure, NHAI is in the process of establishing Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as a public InvIT.
2 min read20 Nov 2025Mint Explainer | How InvITs are changing the way India builds highways
India’s highway programme requires massive capital. But with the National Highways Authority of India’s high debt load and government budget support reaching its limits, the Centre is turning to a new financial vehicle: infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs).
4 min read20 Nov 2025Mint Explainer | How FASTag data is driving India’s next highway reforms for developers and users
FASTag has transformed from a simple toll payment system into a powerful tool for data-driven governance in India’s highway sector, shaping the future of traffic management and highway development.
4 min read11 Nov 2025Govt hits the brakes on road arbitration extensions to reduce delays and costs
Arbitration claims against the National Highways Authority of India have swelled to nearly ₹1 trillion as of March. This is roughly 40% of NHAI’s total liabilities, underscoring the financial strain from unresolved conflicts.
4 min read28 Oct 2025Mint Explainer: India’s ₹20-trillion expressway revolution—the next Golden Quadrilateral
A faster, smarter expressway grid aims to transform connectivity, logistics, and regional growth across India — redefining mobility by 2030. Mint explains.
4 min read23 Oct 2025Attention travelers! Now you can gift FASTag annual pass - check steps here
NHAI has introduced a gifting feature for the FASTag annual pass via the Rajmargyatra app. Launched for daily commuters, the pass costs ₹3,000 and is valid for one year or 200 crossings. Here's how to gift a FASTag annual pass to someone.
1 min read18 Oct 2025NHAI cleanliness drive: Report dirty toilets, get ₹1,000 as FASTag recharge
The highway users can upload geo-tagged pictures through the latest version of the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app and provide details such as user’s name, location, vehicle registration number and mobile number
1 min read14 Oct 2025You can now earn ₹1,000 on FASTag: NHAI launches scheme to reward users if they report...
The scheme is valid up until October 31, 2025, across all of India's national highways.
1 min read14 Oct 2025Popular Topics
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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