India highway toll hikes and fee overhaul

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   India's NHAI Revises Toll Calculation, Cuts Fees up to 40%

   NHAI introduced a new toll formula—choosing the lower of two calculations—to cut Indian highway tolls by up to 40%, replacing the old 10‑times rule for bridges and tunnels.

2. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   NHAI raises toll rates on Karnataka highways

   India's NHAI has increased tolls on the Bengaluru‑Chennai Expressway, Bengaluru‑Nelamangala highway and Mulbagal‑Andhra stretch in Karnataka, with new rates lasting until March 31 2027 and discounts for return‑

3. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   India raises Vadodara‑Bharuch Expressway tolls by about 5% on July 21

   NHAI raised tolls by about 5% on the Vadodara‑Bharuch stretch of the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway from 21 July 2026, increasing fees for cars, buses, trucks and other vehicles at four toll plazas.

4. 7 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   India's NHAI launches digital local toll pass via RajmargYatra app

   NHAI’s RajmargYatra app now lets residents within 20 km of a toll plaza obtain a digital local pass for unlimited monthly travel, cutting queues and paperwork.

5. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   NHAI raises tolls on major Punjab‑Haryana highway plazas

   NHAI raised tolls at over 50 Punjab‑Haryana plazas on July 15, adding Rs 5‑10 for private vehicles and higher fees for buses and trucks, affecting commuters on major routes.

6. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Delhi-Dehradun Expressway potholes spur NHAI suspensions

   Potholes on the newly opened Delhi‑Dehradun Expressway led NHAI to suspend senior officials and issue notices after blaming heavy rain and incomplete drainage, sparking political criticism.

7. 26 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   India's NHAI launches barrier‑free tolling on Delhi‑Jaipur highway

   India's NHAI rolled out barrier‑free Multi‑Lane Free Flow tolling on the Delhi‑Jaipur NH‑48, using ANPR and FASTag to eliminate stops, improve traffic flow and cut emissions.

8. 27 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   NHAI launches IIT-backed bridge design review and Himachal monsoon safety monitoring

   NHAI will enlist IITs to independently review major bridge designs and has bolstered monsoon safety measures on vulnerable Himachal highway sections.

9. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Andhra Pradesh approves 50 industrial projects and earmarks Rs 8.10 lakh crore in annual credit plan

   Andhra Pradesh approved 50 industrial proposals worth ₹30,515 cr, expecting 29,677 jobs, and set a Rs 8.10 lakh cr annual credit plan focusing on agriculture and MSME.

10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India approves Rs 1.23 trillion housing project in Andhra Pradesh and Rs 83 billion coastal highway in Odisha

    India's cabinet approved a Rs 1.235 cr housing campus in Amaravati and a Rs 83 bn, 160‑km coastal highway in Odisha, both aiming to boost housing, connectivity and jobs.

11. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    India's NHAI launches signal‑free corridors and mechanised highway maintenance

    NHAI will make three Delhi‑area highways signal‑free and has mandated mechanised drain cleaning and automated pothole repair to improve road quality and reduce congestion.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    India Cabinet approves multi‑billion‑rupee highway upgrades across Bihar, Odisha and Telangana

    India's cabinet approved three highway upgrades: Bihar's 143 km upgrade (Rs 3,936 cr), Odisha's 160 km coastal highway (Rs 8,301 cr), and Telangana's 191 km NH widening (Rs 7,597 cr), enhancing regional travel,

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    India's NHAI announces extensive highway construction projects

    India's NHAI rolled out several multi‑billion‑rupee highway projects across eight states and began widening NH‑44 near Nallampalli, Tamil Nadu to reduce congestion.