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National Highways Toll Collection Hits ₹50,345 Cr in FY26 First 3 Quarters, 5 States Contribute 48%

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11 Feb 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:₹50,345 crore (FY26 first 3 quarters)₹61,408 crore (FY25 total)₹55,882 crore (FY24 total)₹48,032 crore (FY23 total)₹33,929 crore (FY22 total)₹27,927 crore (FY21 total)
Bodies:Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
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What This Article Covers

1.Toll collection (user fee) for the first three quarters of FY26 reached Rs 50,345 crore, which is 82% of the total FY25 collection (Rs 61,408 crore).

2.Five states—Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu—account for about 48% of total toll revenues, with Rajasthan emerging as the top collector.

3.The increase is attributed to factors like expansion of tolled highways, traffic growth, annual fee revision, and efficiency gains from FASTag and planned Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling.

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Toll collection on National Highways is poised for a record high in FY26, reflecting robust economic activity and infrastructure growth. This surge, led by states like Rajasthan and UP, is driven by highway expansion, traffic volume, and digital tolling efficiency, making it a key indicator for infrastructure and economic sections of the UPSC syllabus.

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FY26 Toll (Apr-Dec 2025)Rs 50,345 crore
FY25 Total TollRs 61,408 crore
Top Toll State (FY21-FY25)Rajasthan (Rs 24,310 crore cumulative)
Top 5 States' Share~48% of total collection
Governing RulesNational Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008
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  • ›FY26 Toll (Apr-Dec 2025): Rs 50,345 crore
  • ›FY25 Total Toll: Rs 61,408 crore
  • ›Target this Data: Rs 50,345 crore (toll collected in first 3 quarters of FY26)
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
  • ›Target this Legal Point: National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry is responsible for the policy and data related to toll collection on National Highways in India?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding toll collection on National Highways:

1. The total user fee collected in the first three quarters of FY26 was more than 80% of the total collection in the entire FY25.

2. According to the data, Uttar Pradesh emerged as the top toll-collecting state in cumulative terms between FY21 and FY25.

3. The annual revision of user fees is done in accordance with the National Highways Act, 1956.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

What was the total toll collection (user fee) on National Highways in India for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25)?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective behind the government's push for technologies like FASTag and planned Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling on highways?

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