Centre eases road BOT bidding norms to attract long-term institutional capital
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Summary
Sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and private equity players can now participate directly in highway BOT projects
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population All citizens, 8 million truck operators
Key Numbers
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right