India's NH toll network expands 65% in five years

India has seen a big increase in toll plazas on its national highways over the past five years.

Rajasthan has the most toll plazas, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

The number of toll plazas in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana has grown a lot.

This expansion has led to higher toll collections, reaching ₹70,278.18 crore in 2025-26.

The government has also introduced reforms like annual passes for private vehicles and lower toll rates on some stretches.

However, toll collection has been temporarily stopped at seven plazas due to public protests and natural disasters.