NHAI Reports Robust National Highway Growth in FY 2025-26

03 Apr 2026 CW Team

Capital expenditure by the authority for highway development in the financial year amounted to Rs 2,443.62 billion (bn), which was about two point five per cent higher than the government budgetary support of Rs 2,383.84 bn for the year. The report indicated that the differential of Rs 59.78 bn was met through the authority's own resources. Expenditure covered land acquisition, construction contracts and ancillary infrastructure to support traffic flow and asset longevity. The spending underscored focus on new construction, maintenance and upgrades.

The authority's programme is presented as a catalyst for broader economic benefits, including improved freight movement and regional development that can support industry and commerce. The programme is aligned with national objectives to strengthen logistics corridors and facilitate movement of goods with greater efficiency. Collaborative engagement with state agencies and contractors was cited as central to sustaining delivery schedules. Officials framed the results as contributing to nation-building and long-term economic advancement.

The authority reaffirmed commitment to continue investments and execution to meet upcoming targets, emphasising the need for sustained funding and project management. The agency indicated that resources from internal financing would complement budgetary allocations to maintain momentum. The outcomes for the year are expected to inform planning and prioritisation in the road sector going forward.

The National Highways Authority of India reported continued progress in national highway development during the financial year 2025-26, completing 5,313 km of national highways, which was about 15 per cent higher than the target of 4,640 km for the year. The agency said the construction output reflected sustained project execution across regions and phases. The achievement follows policy priorities to expand connectivity and reduce travel times. The work included upgrades and new corridors intended to improve safety and reduce congestion on key routes. Capital expenditure by the authority for highway development in the financial year amounted to Rs 2,443.62 billion (bn), which was about two point five per cent higher than the government budgetary support of Rs 2,383.84 bn for the year. The report indicated that the differential of Rs 59.78 bn was met through the authority's own resources. Expenditure covered land acquisition, construction contracts and ancillary infrastructure to support traffic flow and asset longevity. The spending underscored focus on new construction, maintenance and upgrades. The authority's programme is presented as a catalyst for broader economic benefits, including improved freight movement and regional development that can support industry and commerce. The programme is aligned with national objectives to strengthen logistics corridors and facilitate movement of goods with greater efficiency. Collaborative engagement with state agencies and contractors was cited as central to sustaining delivery schedules. Officials framed the results as contributing to nation-building and long-term economic advancement. The authority reaffirmed commitment to continue investments and execution to meet upcoming targets, emphasising the need for sustained funding and project management. The agency indicated that resources from internal financing would complement budgetary allocations to maintain momentum. The outcomes for the year are expected to inform planning and prioritisation in the road sector going forward.

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

VECV Sales Rise 7.8 Per Cent In May 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles recorded sales of 7,978 units in May 2026, compared to 7,401 units in May 2025, registering growth of 7.8 per cent. This included 7,789 units from the Eicher brand and 189 units from the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,789 units during the month, up 7.3 per cent from 7,258 units a year earlier. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 9.1 per cent to 7,375 units from 6,758 units in May 2025.Exports declined 17.2 per cent to 414 units from 500 units in the corresponding month last year. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses recor..

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

Table Space Strengthens DESYN Leadership Team

Table Space has announced strategic leadership appointments within DESYN, its integrated Design and Build business, as it looks to strengthen operations across key enterprise and GCC markets in India. DESYN was launched as a strategic extension of Table Space’s workspace solutions portfolio to meet rising demand for agile, high-quality and rapidly deployable enterprise workspaces.Shruti Ookabhoy has joined DESYN as Executive Director and will lead the Design vertical, focusing on design capability, operational excellence and team development across markets. She brings over 22 years of experi..

Infrastructure Transport

02 Jun 2026

Concord Associate Bags Rs 2.79 Bn Kavach Order

Concord Control Systems said its associate company, Progota India, has received a Rs 2.79 bn domestic order from Indian Railways for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-board Kavach 4.0 loco equipment.The order is scheduled for execution within 12 months and strengthens Concord’s role in India’s railway safety and signalling ecosystem. Kavach is India’s indigenous automatic train protection system, designed to improve operational safety by helping prevent signal passing at danger and reducing collision risks.Gaurav Lath, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Syst..