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NHAI new highway tenders draw firms after IT raids and unpaid dues concerns
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026

Why listed players are shrinking while fresh firms move in
NHAI’s latest tender ecosystem is raising eyebrows as participation by listed entities has reportedly fallen sharply, while newer bidders with sizable revenue and only moderate credit risk are entering. With IT raids, unpaid dues and corporate-governance concerns already in the mix, the call is growing to add corporate governance as a third scoring pillar alongside financial and technical checks.
- Listed entities’ participation reportedly dropped in recent NHAI bidding
- New entrants with significant revenue and moderate credit risk are increasing
- IT raids and unpaid dues concerns are fueling contractor credibility questions
- Corporate governance is urged as an extra tender-evaluation criterion
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