India’s rapidly expanding highway network is not just boosting connectivity but also generating massive revenue. According to data shared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in Lok Sabha on March 20, 2025, the top 10 toll plazas in the country collected a whopping Rs 14,000 crore over the last five financial years (2019-20 to 2023-24).
These toll plazas, spread across states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar, play a vital role in financing road maintenance and infrastructure projects. Leading the pack is the Bharthana toll plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat, which alone accounted for over Rs 2,000 crore.
Top 10 Toll Plazas: Revenue Giants of Indian Highways
Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 toll plazas based on their revenue collections over the last five years:
1. Bharthana Toll Plaza, Gujarat
Location: Vadodara-Bharuch section, NH-48
Collection: Rs 2,043.81 crore
Highest Yearly Collection: Rs 472.65 crore (2023-24)
Bharthana leads the list with over Rs 2,000 crore in collections, thanks to its strategic location on the busy Vadodara-Bharuch stretch, a key industrial and transport corridor.
2. Chittorgarh Toll Plaza, Rajasthan
Location: Chittorgarh bypass, NH-48
Collection: Rs 1,745.32 crore
This plaza is a major revenue generator due to its location on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, facilitating heavy freight and passenger traffic.
3. Shamlaji Toll Plaza, Gujarat
Location: Near Shamlaji, NH-48
Collection: Rs 1,680.24 crore
Located on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border, this toll sees substantial interstate traffic, contributing to its high revenue.
4. Manesar Toll Plaza, Haryana
Location: NH-48, Gurugram-Manesar stretch
Collection: Rs 1,590.47 crore
A major toll on the Delhi-Jaipur route, Manesar handles a large volume of commercial and passenger vehicles daily.
5. Kishangarh Toll Plaza, Rajasthan
Location: NH-48, Kishangarh-Ajmer stretch
Collection: Rs 1,520.39 crore
Situated on the busy Delhi-Mumbai corridor, this toll plaza benefits from consistent freight traffic.
6. Dankuni Toll Plaza, West Bengal
Location: NH-2, Dankuni to Palsit stretch
Collection: Rs 1,460.85 crore
An important link between Kolkata and North India, this plaza generates substantial revenue due to high commercial vehicle movement.
7. Nallur Toll Plaza, Tamil Nadu
Location: NH-544, near Coimbatore
Collection: Rs 1,370.15 crore
This plaza serves the industrial and commercial traffic between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, making it a top revenue earner.
8. Durgapur Toll Plaza, West Bengal
Location: NH-19, Durgapur
Collection: Rs 1,295.63 crore
Positioned on the busy Kolkata-Delhi highway, this toll plaza sees constant heavy vehicle traffic.
9. Dumri Toll Plaza, Bihar
Location: NH-19, Dumri stretch
Collection: Rs 1,180.92 crore
The only toll plaza from Bihar on the list, Dumri benefits from its location on a major trade route.
10. Mahuvan Toll Plaza, Uttar Pradesh
Location: NH-19, Agra-Kanpur stretch
Collection: Rs 1,145.72 crore
As a key connector between Agra and Kanpur, this plaza handles significant passenger and freight traffic.
Revenue Growth and Infrastructure Impact
The combined collection of Rs 14,000 crore over five years highlights the significant contribution of toll plazas to India’s infrastructure funding. The revenue is directed towards:
Highway expansion and maintenance: Ensuring smoother and safer roads.
Debt repayment: For loans taken to develop highways under public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Upgrades and modernization: Such as implementing electronic toll collection (ETC) systems like FASTag.
The steady increase in toll revenue underscores the rising vehicular movement and growing reliance on road transportation.
Challenges Faced by Toll Plazas
While toll collection is a major revenue stream, it comes with challenges:
Traffic congestion: Despite FASTag, some plazas still experience delays.
Revenue leakages: Toll evasion and corruption hinder full revenue realization.
Public resistance: Locals often oppose toll fees, demanding exemptions.
Conclusion: Toll Collections Fueling India’s Road Infrastructure
The Rs 14,000 crore collected by the top 10 toll plazas in India over the past five years underscores the financial backbone of the country’s growing highway network. With revenue from tolls being reinvested into infrastructure, India’s highways are becoming more efficient and well-maintained, promoting economic growth and seamless transportation.
As highway expansion continues, toll revenue is expected to increase, playing a pivotal role in funding future road development projects.
Saathee Global
