National Highway Project Awards Surge 63% in First Half of FY27

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways disclosed that awards for national highway projects jumped by 63% in the first half of the fiscal year 2027. The increase was recorded against the same period of the previous fiscal year, indicating a significant acceleration in infrastructure allocation. Asianet Newsable cited the ministry's data, which shows a sharp rise in the number and value of contracts awarded to construction firms across the country. Officials attributed the surge to the government's renewed focus on expanding and upgrading the national highway network to support economic growth and logistics efficiency. The upward trend is expected to continue as further funding is earmarked for upcoming highway projects under the national development plan.