Highway Infrastructure Wins Rs 80 Crore Toll Collection Contract from NHAI in Tamil Nadu
Highway Infrastructure has secured a 90-day toll collection contract worth approximately Rs 80.17 crore from the National Highways Authority of India for the Palayam Fee Plaza on NH-44 in Tamil Nadu, covering the Krishnagiri to Thumbipadi section. The contract includes user fee collection and maintenance of adjacent toilet facilities. Following the announcement, the company's stock rose 4.44% to Rs 46.57. Despite a significant year-on-year decline in Q1 net profit, consolidated net sales increased substantially during the same period.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 18 Aug, 06:10 am. Other outlets followed.