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flag Indian infrastructure firms are shifting from roads to railways, renewables, and urban projects due to a steep drop in road awards from NHAI.

flag Indian infrastructure firms are shifting focus from road projects to sectors like railways, renewables, data centers, and urban infrastructure due to a sharp decline in road awards from NHAI, which granted only 712 km in the first nine months of FY26—far below the prior annual average of 5,500 km. flag Despite a slight rise in total order inflow, intense competition and bidding pressures are squeezing margins, prompting companies to aim for 30–40% of their work in non-road areas. flag NHAI plans to award 124 road projects worth ₹3.45 trillion, but delays in approvals and land acquisition are stalling progress. flag PhillipCapital maintains a cautious outlook, noting stronger balance sheet firms are better positioned to navigate near-term challenges.

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