Govt revises BOT guidelines, allows big funds to bid for highway projects
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Summary
The ministry has allowed sovereign wealth funds, infrastructure funds and pension funds, and private equity to bid for BOT projects under the public-private-partnership (PPP) model
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right