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Reserve Bank of India cancels licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled Paytm Payments Bank's license, limiting its operations to existing withdrawals and loan referrals. The bank is barred from new deposits following ongoing regulatory issues, and the RBI plans to seek its winding up in court.
2 min read24 Apr 2026Centre plans revenue cover to de-risk barrier-free toll rollout
The compensation policy aims to reassure PPP developers over leakage risks as India scales MLFF tolling nationwide.
4 min read22 Apr 2026Mint explainer: How the government plans to reduce road deaths on highways
As highways expand and speeds rise, road deaths remain stubbornly high. Mint explains how MoRTH is using technology, design, enforcement and post-crash care to cut fatalities.
4 min read22 Jan 2026Build-operate-transfer model returns: India to bid out half its highways, worth Rs75,000cr, next fiscal
Armed with an investor-friendly concession agreement, the Centre plans to bid out half of the national highway projects in fiscal 2027. This will total 5,000 km worth ₹75,000 crore under the build-operate-transfer (BoT) toll model—a bidding structure that was popular 10-20 years ago.
6 min read19 Jan 2026Mint Explainer: How India’s toll reforms are making highway travel smoother
A series of reforms in 2025 – from predictable toll expenses and digital payments to barrier-free tolling and reduced charges during upgrades – quietly reshaped highway travel in India.
4 min read16 Jan 2026What changes for new FASTag users? NHAI scraps KYV, introduces 4 requirements for passes issued after 1 February
The NHAI scrapped the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) requirements after FASTag issuance. Effective from 1 February 2026, this move aims to streamline the process for motorists. The new system introduces pre-activation validation norms to reduce delays and inconvenience.
1 min read2 Jan 2026FASTag annual pass crosses 2.5 million users
Launched on 15 August, the FASTag annual pass offers a seamless and economical travel option for national highway users and is applicable at approximately 1,150 toll plazas on national highways and national expressways.
1 min read15 Oct 2025You can now earn ₹1,000 on FASTag: NHAI launches scheme to reward users if they report...
The scheme is valid up until October 31, 2025, across all of India's national highways.
1 min read14 Oct 2025Vehicle without FASTag? Payment made via UPI will be charged 1.25 times applicable user fee, but…
The Indian government has amended toll rules for vehicles without FASTag. Starting November 15, 2025, non-FASTag users will be charged lesser if they make the payment via UPI instead of using cash. Check the new user fee here.
1 min read4 Oct 2025FASTag Annual Pass: Here's a step-by-step guide to purchase it ahead of activation on Independence Day, August 15
The FASTag Annual Pass connects to your current FASTag account, permitting up to 200 toll transactions or a validity of one year. The pass is non-transferable, non-refundable, and valid solely for the registered vehicle. It becomes active on August 15, and can be conveniently purchased online.
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