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India Builds 10,660 km of National Highways in FY25; Greenfield Expressways Gain Momentum

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In a major boost to its infrastructure development drive, India has constructed 10,660 kilometers of National Highways during the financial year 2024–25, according to government data. With this addition, the total length of National Highways in the country has risen to 146,342 kilometers, a significant jump from 91,287 kilometers in 2014.

The average pace of construction in FY25 stood at 29 km per day. While this is slightly lower than FY24’s rate of 34 km/day, it is an improvement over FY23’s pace of 28 km/day.

Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, emphasized the transformative growth in India’s access-controlled road infrastructure. The total length of high-speed corridors and expressways has now increased from just 93 km in March 2014 to around 5,110 km as of July 2025.

In response to a separate question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister elaborated on the government’s strategic focus on greenfield access-controlled expressways as a means to significantly enhance logistics efficiency across the country.
Highlights from his reply include:

  • 26 Greenfield corridors covering ~7,500 km have been awarded
  • 600 km more has been approved
  • Approximately 4,800 km of these corridors have already been constructed
  • 2,636 km is currently operational
  • Remaining sections will be phased in over the next two years

These developments mark a strong pivot toward modern, high-speed, and logistics-friendly infrastructure, underscoring the government’s commitment to an efficient and future-ready transport ecosystem. The progress in expressways and highways not only improves connectivity but also significantly reduces travel time, enhances freight movement, and catalyzes regional development.

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Govt Introduces FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Private Vehicles at ₹3,000 from August 15

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New Delhi, June 18, 2025 – In a move aimed at enhancing commuter convenience and reducing toll payment hassles, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced the launch of a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from August 15, 2025.

The pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans, and is valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first. This initiative is expected to streamline toll payments for regular inter-city travelers, daily commuters, and long-distance private motorists.

What Is the FASTag Annual Pass?

The new FASTag-based pass is a prepaid digital product linked directly to a user’s FASTag account. Once purchased and activated, it allows eligible vehicle owners to make 200 toll plaza trips over the course of 12 months without repeated deductions from their FASTag balance.

Key Features:

  • Price: ₹3,000
  • Eligibility: Private vehicles only (cars, jeeps, vans)
  • Validity: 1 year from activation or 200 trips (whichever is earlier)
  • Activation Mode: Via NHAI-approved FASTag issuing banks or portals

Minister’s Vision

“This pass is a step toward greater ease of travel for private vehicle owners,” tweeted Union Minister @nitin_gadkari. “It will simplify toll payments for frequent travelers and reduce congestion and waiting time at toll booths.”

The initiative aligns with the government’s ongoing commitment to digital India, green mobility, and efficient transport infrastructure. It also supports the broader use of FASTag, which has already become mandatory for all vehicles since 2021.

Who Benefits?

  • Daily commuters between cities or towns
  • Weekend travelers and tourists
  • Long-distance drivers using national highways regularly
  • Individuals looking to budget toll expenses in advance

How to Apply

Vehicle owners can apply for the FASTag Annual Pass through:

  • Official FASTag issuing banks
  • NHAI and NPCI-supported portals
  • Authorized FASTag mobile apps or customer service centers

The Ministry is also expected to roll out awareness and information campaigns to assist users in understanding the purchase and activation process before August 15.

Impact on Travel

The Annual Pass is expected to:

  • Offer cost savings to frequent travelers
  • Encourage more seamless highway journeys
  • Reduce cash transactions at toll booths
  • Promote digital toll payment adoption


As India continues to modernize its highway infrastructure, the introduction of the FASTag-based Annual Pass adds another user-friendly layer to toll collection. With travel demand increasing and digital payments becoming mainstream, this initiative reflects a commuter-first approach in road transport policy.

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PNC-KKR ₹9,000 Cr Deal Nears Completion, On Track for March 2025 Closure

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In a significant development, PNC Infratech has received in-principle approvals from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for two more assets, namely Bundelkhand and Khajuraho Highway projects. This brings the total number of approved assets to 10, with the remaining two expected to receive approvals by January end.

The approvals are a crucial milestone in the ₹9,005.7 crore deal between PNC Infratech and KKR-backed Highways Infrastructure Trust (HIT). The transaction involves the divestment of 12 road assets, comprising 11 National Highway (NH) Hybrid Annuity mode (HAM) assets and 1 State Highway BOT Toll asset.

With the approvals in place, PNC Infratech is now in the process of fulfilling the conditions precedent (CPs) for the transaction. The company has already obtained no-objection certificates (NOCs) from almost all the lenders.

The deal is expected to be closed by March 31, 2025, with the divestment of 10 assets comprising around 85% of the total deal value. The remaining two assets are expected to be completed by H1FY26.

The transaction is aligned with PNC Infratech’s strategic objective of recycling capital invested in operating road assets to leverage the government’s ambitious growth vision for the sector.