The highway sector has been the ignitor of PPP framework in India. The sector has received a significant support from the government and NHAI has played its role well through constant innovation.
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The Sweet Spot
While the road sector is arguably in a sweet spot, land acquisition is unquestionably the biggest hurdle afflicting roads development.
Construction risk is higher than post-construction risk
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is planning a third fund targeting investment in greenfield projects, with a view to provide long-tenor financing. Sujoy Bose, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NIIF shares some insights, particularly on the roads sector.
Auction of eight highways to fetch Rs 54 billion
Nearly Rs 54 billion will be generated through the auction off the second tranche of eight completed national highway projects. The Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) will be responsible for the maintenance and will have the right to collect the toll on these stretches for 30 years.
We have awarded Rs.7.50 lakh crore projects in three years
We are planning to raise Rs 2.9 lakh crore from the equity market, Rs 1.06 lakh crore from private investments and Rs 2.19 lakh crore from Central Road Funds (CRF) or toll-operate-transfer (TOT) or toll road (BOT) projects.
Roads on a Hot Streak
Sustained government thrust through policy changes, investments and proactive addressing of nagging issues, has placed the roads sector in what could be its best growth trajectory yet.
Bharatmala has a realistic vision to improve roads
About 24,800 km of road projects are to be developed over the next five years between 2017-18 and 2021-22 under the ambitious Bharatmala Programme.
Infrastructure assets provide better risk returns
If the Indian economy needs to sustain its growth momentum in the coming decade, developing world-class infrastructure facilities is of paramount importance. Traditionally in India, a significant portion of debt requirement for financing infrastructure has been met by borrowing from domestic banks.
‘Lenders’ concern – risky execution in highway concessions
Minimising of project execution risks and introduction of strong deterrents for non-performers are the only long-term solutions to ensure seamless funding for infrastructure projects, says Srishti Ahuja Taneja, Director, Transaction Advisory Services, Ernst & Young.
Sandeep Upadhyay, Managing Director and CEO, Centrum Infrastructure Advisory Limited
Budget should focus on higher funds allocation to infrastructure and improving domestic macroeconomic fundamentals
The priority of the Budget should be to improve the macroeconomic fundamentals of the country and make efforts to meet the fiscal deficit targets of last year. The onus should be on productive utilisation of funds.
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