National highway toll collections growth expected to rise in 2027-28

Daily commuters and commercial transporters using national highways across the country are looking at a slower pace of toll fee hikes over the next financial year before increases pick up again. Recent projections indicate that toll revenue growth will moderate in the near term before recovering strongly in subsequent years.

Expected growth rate in toll collections

Financial analysts and rating agencies have tracked the trajectory of highway revenues and expect toll collection growth to moderate to 7 to 9 per cent in the 2026-27 financial year. This slowdown comes after steady traffic expansion and earlier revisions to user fees across various stretches.

Factors driving the projected increase

The temporary moderation in growth is anticipated to be followed by a sharp rebound as higher toll rate revisions take effect alongside sustained traffic volume growth on major national highway corridors.

• Projected toll collection growth of 7 to 9 per cent for 2026-27
• Expected improvement to 10 to 12 per cent by 2027-28
• Driven by scheduled toll rate revisions and stable traffic
• Affects frequent intercity travelers and logistics operators

Impact on regular highway commuters

Frequent travelers and fleet operators should factor these upcoming tariff adjustments into their running costs for long distance trips over the next couple of years. While traffic continues to grow steadily, the combination of higher rates and steady vehicle movement will increase overall travel expenses on major national routes.

How do these projected toll hikes affect your monthly travel budget for highway trips?