BOT snub: Rs 22,000 crore highway projects fail to attract bids
Published on: March 24, 2026, 12:52 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Private companies are shying away from four major highway projects totaling ₹22,000 crore. Concerns over contract terms, especially dispute resolution and tight timelines, are deterring bidders. Developers cite a lack of arbitration provisions and unrealistic project durations as key risks. This situation highlights a collective rejection of India's current BOT model, raising questions about future public funding for infrastructure development.
