REGULATORY · COMPETITIVE · INDIA
NHAI revises FASTag annual pass fee to Rs 3,075
Change
The National Highways Authority of India revised the FASTag Annual Pass fee for eligible non-commercial vehicles from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075, effective April 1, 2026.
Why it matters
The revised fee applies to eligible non-commercial vehicles equipped with a valid FASTag and takes effect on April 1, 2026, for the 2026–27 financial year. The Annual Pass grants validity for one year or a total of 200 toll plaza crossings for a one-time fee. The pass is available at approximately 1,150 fee plazas across the National Highways and National Expressways network. The user base for the Annual Pass has exceeded 56 lakh private vehicle owners since its launch on August 15, 2025.
Implications
- • One-time Annual Pass payments will be processed through the Rajmarg Yatra app and official NHAI payment channels.
- • Fee plazas on National Highways and National Expressways (around 1,150 locations) will implement and account for annual-pass transactions.
- • Pass validity will continue to be administered as one year or up to 200 toll plaza crossings per purchase.
- • Payment processors and toll-system operators will handle transactions for a user base exceeding 56 lakh annual-pass users.
Who is affected
- • Private (non-commercial) vehicle owners using FASTag
- • Fee plaza operators on National Highways and National Expressways
- • FASTag payment-service providers and Rajmarg Yatra app operators
- • Toll collection and revenue accounting teams at NHAI
What to watch
- • Effective date: April 1, 2026
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