India Announces Second Asset Monetization Plan

In a groundbreaking move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the second asset monetization plan for 2025-30, aiming to generate a staggering Rs 10 lakh crore. This ambitious plan seeks to monetize government-owned assets and reinvest the proceeds into new infrastructure projects, building on the success of the first plan introduced in 2021.

The government is also set to refine regulatory and fiscal measures to ensure the plan's successful execution. With the first asset monetization plan achieving Rs 6 lakh crore worth of assets identified for monetization, the stage is set for an even more impactful second phase.

Budget 2025 Highlights

Among the key announcements, the government proposed Rs 1.5 lakh crore in interest-free, 50-year loans to states to boost capital expenditure and drive state-level infrastructure reforms. The ministry of road transport and highways and the ministry of coal were highlighted as top performers in the previous fiscal year, contributing significantly to the total monetization earnings.

To further accelerate efforts, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has already identified 33 assets for monetization in 2024-25, signaling a robust pipeline of projects aimed at transforming India's infrastructure landscape.