Mint explainer: what has changed in the new HAM highway contract?
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Key takeaway
MoRTH's new Model Concession Agreement for Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) highway projects ties payments to certified physical progress.
- Step 1 · The triggerMoRTH's new Model Concession Agreement ties HAM project payments to certified physical progress, changing cash-flow timing for developers and contractors.
- Step 2 · Knock-onConstruction SMEs and suppliers with milestone-linked contracts see steadier, more predictable inflows if they execute on schedule, but face tighter compliance and reporting requirements.
- Step 3 · Reaches youImproved payment visibility and risk-sharing make highway projects more bankable, supporting credit flow from lenders to the sector and stabilising SME working capital cycles.
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Source: livemint.com
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