Archive · 25 Jan 2026
NHAI Aims to Reduce Debt Below ₹2 Lakh Crore by March 2026
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) wants to lower its debt to less than ₹2 lakh crore by the end of March 2026.
NHAI's debt was very high at ₹3.5 lakh crore in 2021-22, but it has been decreasing.
As of December 31, 2025, the debt is ₹2,35,947 crore.
NHAI has not borrowed money since 2023 and has already paid back ₹86,000 crore in loans, including ₹50,000 crore from a special fund.
By negotiating with banks, NHAI has also saved ₹3,500 crore in interest.
The goal is to have less debt to spend money more wisely in the future.
NHAI aims to reduce its debt to below ₹2 lakh crore by March 2026.
Debt peaked at ₹3.5 lakh crore in 2021-22 and is now ₹2,35,947 crore as of December 31, 2025.
NHAI has not borrowed since 2023, reducing debt by 32%.
Prepaid liabilities of ₹86,000 crore, including ₹50,000 crore from NSSF loan.
Saved ₹3,500 crore in interest by negotiating lower rates with banks.
- Who
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- What
- Plans to reduce debt to below ₹2 lakh crore by March 2026
- When
- Current financial year ending March 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce financial burden and improve fiscal health
- Current Debt (as of Dec 31, 2025)
- ₹2,35,947 crore
- Peak Debt (2021-22)
- ₹3.5 lakh crore
- Debt Reduction Since 2023
- 32%
- Prepaid Liabilities
- ₹86,000 crore
- NSSF Loan Prepayment
- ₹50,000 crore
- Interest Savings
- ₹3,500 crore
- Target Debt
- Below ₹2,00,000 crore by March 2026