Highway Infra Wins Rs 310-Mn Toll Project in Chhattisgarh

30 Sep 2025 CW Team

Highway Infrastructure (HIL) has won a Rs 310.08 million contract from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to operate and maintain the Chotiya Fee Plaza on the Katghora-Shivnagar stretch (Package II) of NH-111 (New NH-130) in Chhattisgarh.

The one-year contract covers user fee collection at the toll plaza located at km 117.150 on the 2-lane highway with paved shoulders, spanning the design stretch from km 82.500 to km 163.400. It also includes the upkeep and maintenance of adjacent toilet facilities, including replenishing consumables.

HIL confirmed that neither the promoter nor promoter group companies have any interest in the awarding entity, and the contract does not constitute a related party transaction.

This deal is part of NHAI’s continued efforts to enhance highway infrastructure and passenger amenities, aiming to improve operational efficiency and commuter experience across India.

HIL, headquartered in Madhya Pradesh, operates across toll collection, EPC infrastructure projects, and real estate development. The company has completed 27 tollway projects and currently operates four, utilising advanced ETC and ANPR technologies. Its EPC division has delivered over 66 projects across roads, bridges, and irrigation under schemes such as PMAY and PMGSY. In real estate, HIL is expanding its presence in Indore with residential and integrated township projects. For FY25, toll collection contributed over 77 per cent of revenue, followed by EPC and real estate. As of 31 May 2025, the company’s order book stood at Rs 6.66 billion.

News source: Business Standard

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