40-day lockdown: NHAI loss estimated at ₹1,822 crore due to toll suspension
NHAI may have to take an estimated loss of ₹1,822 crore due to the 40-day Covid-19 lockdown.
With goods traffic, both inter and intra-State allowed to ply from April 20, in case the toll suspension is revoked with effect from April 20, the loss could reduce to ₹1,181 crore, according to estimates by rating agency ICRA.
The revenue loss for NHAI-operated toll plazas is estimated at ₹821 crore, while the compensation to BOT Concessionaires under force majeure (political) event is estimated at ₹1,001 crore
The Ministry of Road Transportation and Highways has suspended tolling on all national highways, following the 21-day lockdown as per Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines, which now got extended by another 19 days up to May 3.
