FASTags Archives - DD India

November 11, 2025 4:40 PM

India digitizes Highways to boost mobility and efficiency

India is transforming its highways from physical roads into intelligent, data-driven corridors that integrate transport with technology. These networks now combine real-time communication, smart tolling, and digital management to make travel faster, ...

July 11, 2025 3:44 PM

NHAI tightens norms for reporting and blacklisting ‘Loose FASTags’

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has strengthened its mechanism for reporting and blacklisting ‘Loose FASTags’ - commonly referred to as “tag-in-hand” - in a bid to enhance tolling efficiency and ensure the authenticity of FAST...

July 19, 2024 12:20 PM

NHAI to charge double toll for FASTag violations

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented strict measures to ensure proper use of FASTags on national highways. Effective immediately, vehicles entering toll lanes without a properly affixed FASTag will be charged double the sta...

March 15, 2024 12:34 PM

Paytm Payments Bank to cease services: What customers need to know

Paytm Payments Bank will stop offering services like accepting deposits and processing credit transactions starting March 15, as directed by the Reserve Bank of India. (https://www.rbi.org.in/commonperson/English/scripts/FAQs.aspx?Id=3573) The RBI ...

January 15, 2024 2:34 PM

NHAI revamps FASTag with KYC completion and single tag requirement

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking significant steps to improve the efficiency and convenience of the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system through its new "One Vehicle, One FASTag" initiative. This initiative aims to address...