NHAI Raised Annual FASTag Pass Charges to ₹3,075 Effective April 1, 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a revision in the FASTag Annual Pass fee for the financial year 2026–27. The fee will increase from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075, effective from 1 April 2026. This revision has been made in accordance with the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008.

Applicability of Increased FASTag Annual Pass

The FASTag Annual Pass has gained significant traction among private vehicle owners, with more than 5.6 million users currently availing the facility. The updated fee will apply to eligible non-commercial vehicles equipped with a valid FASTag and will be valid at around 1,150 fee plazas across National Highways and National Expressways.

The Annual Pass allows users to avoid frequent FASTag recharges by paying a one-time fee that provides either one year of validity or up to 200 toll plaza crossings, whichever occurs first. This facility is available exclusively for non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps and vans with an active FASTag.

Once the one-time payment is completed through the Rajmarg Yatra App or the NHAI website, the annual pass is activated on the existing FASTag linked to the vehicle within approximately two hours.

Introduced on 15 August 2025, the FASTag Annual Pass has received an encouraging response from highway users across the country, highlighting its convenience and cost-effective benefits for frequent travelers.

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What is the FASTag Annual Pass?

The FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid toll payment option designed for private vehicles, including cars, jeeps and vans. Instead of paying toll charges at every toll plaza, users can pay a fixed annual fee and make multiple journeys within a defined limit.

The pass permits up to 200 toll crossings within a one-year validity period. Once either the trip limit or the validity period is reached, the pass automatically reverts to the standard FASTag pay-per-use system. If the 200-trip limit is exhausted before the end of the one-year validity, users have the option to purchase a new annual pass.

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