NHAI cuts cost of toll collection by ₹2,062 crore in FY 2024-25
The National Highways Authority of India said on 30 October 2025 that its cost of toll collection at public-funded plazas fell by ₹2,062 crore in FY 2024-25.
Summary
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said on 30 October 2025 that the cost of toll collection at its public-funded toll plazas fell from ₹4,736 crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹2,674 crore in FY 2024-25, a saving of ₹2,062 crore. As a share of toll collected, the cost dropped from 17.27% to 9.27%. NHAI said the savings came from closer monitoring of contracts, timely bidding, more one-year contracts and fewer three-month short-term contracts.
Key facts
- Announced
- 30 Oct 2025, NHAI
- Saving
- ₹2,062 crore
- Cost FY24 to FY25
- ₹4,736 crore to ₹2,674 crore
- Cost share
- 17.27% to 9.27%
- Reasons
- Contract monitoring, timely bids, fewer three-month contracts
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How much did NHAI save in the cost of toll collection at public-funded toll plazas in FY 2024-25 compared with FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,062 crore
The cost fell from ₹4,736 crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹2,674 crore in FY 2024-25, saving ₹2,062 crore.
NHAI's cost of toll collection, as a percentage, fell from 17.27% in FY 2023-24 to what in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — 9.27%
In percentage terms, the cost of toll collection decreased from 17.27% to 9.27%.