Total Toll Revenue in Recent Years

• India’s toll revenue reached approximately ₹72,931 crore in the financial year 2024–25.
  
• This was a significant increase from ₹64,809.86 crore in FY 2023–24.
  
• The growth reflects expansion of tolled road networks and rising vehicle traffic.
  
• The daily average toll collection through electronic systems has also increased.
  
• The upward trend is expected to continue with more expressways opening.
  

FASTag Contribution to Revenue

• A large portion of toll is now collected via the FASTag electronic system.
  
• FASTag accounted for nearly 98% of all toll transactions in FY 2024–25.
  
• Daily average collection through FASTag crossed ₹147 crore.
  
• Digital collection has improved transparency and efficiency.
  
• FASTag has significantly reduced toll evasion and manual errors.
  

NHAI Toll Collection Figures

• The National Highways Authority of India collected around ₹20,807 crore in FY 2023–24.
  
• This was up from ₹18,005 crore in the previous year.
  
• NHAI’s revenue comes from user fees on national highways and PPP road projects.
  
• Funds are utilized for maintenance, debt servicing, and new highway projects.
  
• NHAI continues to be the primary body overseeing national toll operations.
  

Revenue from State and Private Operators

• Besides NHAI, tolls are also collected by state governments and private contractors.
  
• States like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan report high toll collections.
  
• Private developers under BOT and HAM models retain tolls during the concession period.
  
• The combined state and private contributions account for over 60% of total tolls.
  
• State authorities manage tolls on local highways, bridges, and urban expressways.
  

Future Revenue Expectations

• The government aims to raise toll revenue to ₹1.3 lakh crore by 2030.
  
• New technologies like GPS-based tolling are being introduced.
  
• Enhanced compliance and upgraded highways will support higher collections.
  
• Upcoming infrastructure projects will widen the tollable road base.
  
• Policies now emphasize revenue assurance and digital integration.