Asset Monetisation
Concept and Models
Asset monetisation refers to the process of unlocking value from existing public infrastructure assets by involving the private sector in their operation and maintenance for a defined period, in exchange for upfront payments or revenue sharing. Crucially, ownership of the physical asset remains with the government — this distinguishes monetisation from privatisation.
- Primary model: Brownfield Public-Private Partnership (PPP) — existing assets with stable revenue profiles are leased/concessioned to private operators
- Common structures: Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) for roads, Operate-Maintain-Transfer (OMT), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and direct bidding
- InvITs: NHAI InvIT and PowerGrid InvIT have been the flagship vehicles; InvITs pool infrastructure assets and offer units to investors, generating regular income distributions
- Asset hand-back: At the end of the concession period, the asset reverts to the government
- Selection criterion: De-risked assets with stable, predictable revenue streams are prioritised for monetisation
● Tracked since February 01, 2026 · last seen February 25, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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