Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your walletMany banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
02 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Around 5.9 crore FASTags active in country against 11.86 cr issued so far: Nitin GadkariFASTag is an RFID passive tag used for making toll payments directly from the customer's linked prepaid, savings, or current account.
04 Feb, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Toll policy may see a revamp after 30 yearsIndia is reviewing its 30-year-old toll collection rules for national highways. The NITI Aayog is tasked with suggesting changes to reflect...
09 Nov, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
NHAI saves over Rs 2,000 crore in toll collection chargesThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has significantly reduced toll collection charges, saving Rs 2062 crore in FY 2024-25. This...
30 Oct, 2025, 07.15 PM IST
Electronic toll collection set to cross ₹80,000 cr this FYThis financial year, India's electronic toll collection is poised to exceed ₹80,000 crore, with the first half showcasing a robust 18.6% su...
15 Oct, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
Annual FASTag pass of Rs 3,000 for private vehicles goes live from FridayA new annual highway toll pass is launching soon. It costs Rs 3,000 for private cars, jeeps, and vans. Users can pre-book FASTag-based pass...
14 Aug, 2025, 09.54 PM IST
Toll mopup rises 12.5% in FY25 to an all-time highToll rates are revised on an average by 3-5% every year with effect from April 1 and are linked to changes in the wholesale price index-bas...
04 Apr, 2025, 12.33 AM IST
NHAI raises toll rates by 4-5%Effective from April 1, 2025, the new rates will be applicable across all toll plazas in the country and will make travelling on national h...
01 Apr, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
NHAI bars 14 toll collection agencies for irregular activitiesState-owned NHAI has barred 14 toll collection agencies for irregularities following a fraud probe by Uttar Pradesh STF. Show-cause notices...
21 Mar, 2025, 11.58 PM IST
Govt collected Rs 1.44 lakh crore toll at highway plazas under public-private partnership since 2000In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said all user fee plazas on National ...
28 Nov, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
Bye-bye Fastag long queues: Govt starts satellite-based toll collection, here's how the new toll fee system worksThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India has introduced a new toll-free allowance for private vehicles traveling short distance...
11 Sep, 2024, 12.17 PM IST
Now, drive up to 20 km on expressways for free per day with satellite navigationVehicles with a functional GNSS can now travel up to 20 km daily on highways and expressways without paying tolls, as per the amended Natio...
10 Sep, 2024, 11.35 PM IST
No highway fee up to 20 kms for vehicles with global navigation satellite systemMotorists with functional GNSS in their vehicles can now travel toll-free on highways and expressways for up to 20 kilometres daily. The Mi...
10 Sep, 2024, 09.02 PM IST
Congress promises big road toll revamp in its Lok Sabha election manifestoThe policy on road tolls will be reviewed, the party's manifesto said. Also, formulae will be applied to determine the toll amount and the ...
08 Apr, 2024, 06.37 PM IST
New toll rates on highways to be effective after Lok Sabha electionsNHAI to calculate new user fee rates annually, post Lok Sabha elections, affecting over 850 user fee plazas. ECI defers toll fee hike linke...
01 Apr, 2024, 07.09 PM IST
FASTag charges compared: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Axis Bank, PNB, other top authorized issuersFASTag charges: Here is a list of top FASTag issuers and the fees associated with FASTag, as per their websites on February 24, 2024. The s...
09 Mar, 2024, 02.32 PM IST