The NIAL officials were quoted by the media as saying that the bidding is being done as cost per passenger and the top who fits all parameters would be selected by the government. Airport consultant PWE has been asked to evaluate the qualification of the bidders and thereafter submit a report to the NIAL in a week’s time.

As per sources, four bidders were picked from a pool of 20 that had participated in the bid.

Though the DIAL has the right of first refusal (ROFR) for the Jewar project under rules there are a few who believe that Adani Enterprises may finally emerge as the winner. Recently, the Adani group won the bidding for the six airports leased out by the government under the PPP model.