Archive · 20 Nov 2025
NHAI Launches Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust for Highway Monetisation
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is starting a new investment trust called Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT).
This trust will help NHAI make money from its highways and give people more chances to invest in them.
NHAI has made a company called Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Private Limited to manage this trust.
Many big banks and financial companies are helping with this.
The trust will make sure to follow all the rules and protect the people who invest in it.
The first chance for people to invest will be in February 2026.
NHAI to launch Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public InvIT
RIIT aims to strengthen road asset monetisation and expand investment opportunities
NHAI incorporates Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Private Limited (RIIMPL) as the Investment Manager
RIIMPL has equity participation from leading banks and financial institutions
RIIMPL to focus on robust governance, transparency, and investor protection
- Who
- NHAI, RIIMPL (Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Private Limited), leading banks and financial institutions
- What
- Launched Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public InvIT for highway monetisation
- When
- Initiated on Thursday, with the first issuance expected in February 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen road asset monetisation, expand investment opportunities, and attract retail and domestic investors
- Trust Name
- Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT)
- Investment Manager
- Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Private Limited (RIIMPL)
- Equity Participants
- Leading banks and financial institutions
- First Issuance Date
- February 2026
- NHAI's Previous Asset Monetisation
- Rs 48,995 crore through TOT and Rs 43,638 crore through Private InvITs
Sources
NHAI raises Rs 9,270-cr from TOT round, IRB Infra wins bid
Mint Explainer | How infrastructure investment trusts are changing NHAI’s funding model, the way India builds its roads
NHAI to launch Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers to drive public InvIT Initiative
Govt plans maiden public InvIT to expand investor base for highways