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Road Ministry woos EPFO to invest in NHAI infrastructure bonds

21 Jan 2015 Evaluate

With an aim to boost the infrastructure development in the country, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is persuading the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to lend its support by investing in an upcoming issue of infrastructure bonds by the National Highways Authority of India. However, the EPFO has sought government guarantee before committing any funds for investment as NHAI does not have net worth. The EPFO had about Rs 2,95,095 crore accumulated in the accounts of its members at the end of March 2014.  

The government requires at least Rs 1,80,000 crore to finance highway projects in the next financial year. The sector requires long term funding and EPFO’s fund tenure adequately match with the investment period required to finance highway projects. On the other hand, banks have become wary of lending to road projects because of delays in approvals and land acquisition. 

The NHAI is likely to issue bonds of AAA rating, which are considered to have the highest degree of safety. The government could also use a cess on petrol as a predictable revenue source to assure the EPFO.

The government has identified the development of infrastructure a most critical prerequisite for sustaining the present growth momentum of the economy. India would require around $1 trillion in the 12th five year plan (2012-2017) to overhaul its infrastructure sector such as ports, airports and highways to boost growth.

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