NH construction may dip 7–10% in FY26: CareEdge

CareEdge Ratings anticipates a slowdown in national highway construction, projecting a 7-10% year-on-year decrease to 9,500-10,200 km in FY26. This decline is attributed to project awarding delays, execution challenges, and land acquisition hurdles. While MoRTH's revised guidelines aim to streamline processes, the construction pace is expected to decelerate to 26-28 km per day.