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MoRTH road execution to moderate in FY27; toll growth seen at 6-8%: ICRA
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The toll collections remain healthy in FY2025-26, with expectation of 7-9% growth in FY2025-26e. Amid soft Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, the inflation-linked toll rate is likely to increase by around 3.3% for newer projects linked to December WPI and 2.5-3.0% for older projects link
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NHAI likely to discontinue cash payments at National Highway toll plazas f
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is contemplating discontinuing cash transactions at National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026, with all toll payments proposed to be processed exclusively through digital modes such as FASTag and Unified Payments Inte
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Delhi police bust interstate cyber fraud syndicate using Fastag, Amazon gi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Delhi Police busted a well-organised interstate cyber fraud syndicate operating with a new and sophisticated modus operandi involving Fastag payments and Amazon Gift Cards, arresting two accused from Rajasthan.
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New user fee collection rule to come into effect from November 15 to incen
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a significant step to incentivize digital payments and eliminate cash transactions at the user fee plazas on National Highways for Non-FASTag users, the Government of India has amended National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, as per a press release by the
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NHAI successfully implements FASTag annual pass across country
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In line with vision to encourage use of technology and enhance 'Ease of Living' for the citizens, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the 'FASTag Annual Pass' facility from Independence Day 2025 at about 1,150 Toll Plazas on National Highways and Expressw
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NHAI strengthens process for reporting 'Loose FASTag' to ensure smooth tol
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In view of upcoming initiatives like the Annual Pass System and Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling, it is critical to address this issue to ensure FASTag authenticity and system reliability, the release stated.
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No More Last-Minute Hassles: Govt Simplifies FASTag Rules for Highway User
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19: Over the past few years, FASTag has revolutionised toll payments across India's national highways. Mandated by the government, the digital toll collection system was aimed at reducing traffic congestion, saving fuel, and promoting seamless travel. However, like an
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"Big relief to public will come into effect from Aug 15": Nitin Gadkari on
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Gadkari said the new system translates to an average toll cost of Rs 15 per crossing--substantially lower than the current average--and is expected to save regular highway users up to Rs 7,000 a year.
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Gadkari announces one-year validity FASTag, to cost Rs 3000 for up to 200
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced that the government has decided to introduce a FASTag-based Annual Pass to ensure seamless and cost-effective travel across the country's national highways.
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Centre introduces FASTag-based annual passes for non-commercial vehicle fo
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips--whichever comes first--this pass is designed exclusively for
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No satellite-based tolling system from May 1, FASTags to continue: MoRTH
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
In view of the multiple reports claiming that FASTags will be replaced by a satellite-based tolling system from May 1, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Friday issued a clarification, refuting these claims. the ministry confirmed that no such decision has been made.
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FASTag-based road toll collection system to remain, Government clarifies
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The central government has clarified that the satellite-based tolling system will not be launched from May 1, 2025, in replacement to the existing FASTag-based toll collection system.
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