Economy, Banking and Finance · 17 March 2026

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) increases FASTag Annual Pass fee to ₹3,075

Exam-focused facts from the 17 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a revision in the FASTag Annual Pass fee for the financial year 2026–27.
  • The annual pass fee will increase from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075, effective from April 1, 2026.
  • The revision is implemented under the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008.
  • The pass is valid for one year or 200 toll crossings, whichever is earlier, across approximately 1,150 fee plazas on National Highways and Expressways.
  • The scheme is applicable to eligible non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans possessing a valid FASTag.
  • The FASTag Annual Pass was launched on August 15, 2025, and currently has over 56 lakh subscribers.
  • Vehicle owners can activate the pass through the Rajmarg Yatra mobile application or the official website of the NHAI.