NHAI Plans to Bid 54 Highway Projects Worth Rs 1.80 Lakh Crore in FY27
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to bid out 54 highway and expressway projects covering 2,442 km with a total capital cost of Rs 1.80 lakh crore in the current financial year. This marks a significant reduction from the previous year's 124 projects spanning 6,376 km and costing Rs 3.45 lakh crore. Projects will be awarded across thirteen states using three main models: Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT). NHAI accounts for 45-50% of national highway construction, with other agencies covering the remainder.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 50/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 31 Jul, 03:31 pm. Other outlets followed.
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