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India's FASTag Success: 98% Penetration, ₹25,000 Crore Annual Benefit

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the success of India's FASTag system at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. He highlighted that over 13 crore FASTags have been issued, with a 98% penetration rate at national highway toll plazas. The minister also announced that barrier-free toll booths will be implemented across national highways by March 2027, expecting an annual benefit of ₹25,000 crore for the government due to full FASTag implementation.

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