The Palsit Dankuni Tollway Pvt. Ltd., a Project SPV of Company's Private InvIT Joint Venture, IRB Infrastructure Trust receives COD from the NHAI
• Company to collect Toll at revised rate with
an increase of 47%
• Approx. Rs.100Crs
increase expected in the annual toll revenue of the project
• Project is 4 to 6 Laning
of 63.83 Kms (378 Lane Kms) stretch of NH19 between Palsit and Dankuni in the
State of West Bengal
The Palsit Dankuni
Tollway Pvt. Ltd. a Project SPV of IRB Infrastructure Trust, Company’s Private
InvIT Joint Venture has received the COD for the 61.3 Kms length out 63.83 Kms
total length of the project from the NHAI for 4 to 6 laning Palsit Dankuni NH19
BOT Project in the State of West Bengal.
On receiving the COD now,
the Company is allowed to collect Toll at revised tariff rates with 47%
increase.
Speaking on the
development, Mr. Virendra D. Mhaiskar, Chairman & Managing Director said,
“Receiving the COD is a significant milestone for this project. It enables us
to commence toll collection at the revised tariff rates, as per the Concession
Agreement. We are confident that this project will deliver a world-class and
safe commuting experience to all users. We are deeply grateful to all
stakeholders who worked tirelessly to achieve this important milestone. With
COD in place, we expect toll collections to improve by ~₹100 crore annually,
based on Q1 FY25 trends.”
Key
features of the project:
• 1st Project of the
Company in the State of West Bengal
• Total project is 4 to 6
laning of 63.83 Kms (378 Lane Kms) section between Palsit to Dankuni on Nh19
• Project cost is
Rs.2,403 Crores; with the Concession period of 17 years