Road projects under hybrid annuity model have stable credit risk despite execution delays: Crisil

In India, a wave of road construction projects is hitting snags, primarily due to the complexities of a hybrid annuity model. While this has resulted in postponed timelines, the credit profiles of these initiatives remain secure due to strong protections in their concession agreements. The biggest hurdle? The often cumbersome process of acquiring the necessary right-of-way.