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Announced Thu, 9 Jul · 21:46 IST

NHAI restores WPI linking factor to 1.641 for toll revisions

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AI summary

NHAI has issued a new circular dated July 8, 2026, restoring the WPI linking factor to 1.641 from 1.561 for converting WPI series from base year 2011-12 to 2004-05. This factor is used for annual user fee revisions on national highways. The earlier September 2025 circular that reduced the factor stands superseded. The change benefits Maple Infrastructure Trust, which operates toll road assets whose revenues are revised annually based on this WPI mechanism.

Likely market impact

Positive for unit holders. A higher linking factor means larger annual toll escalations, boosting cash flows from Maple's highway assets.