Bengaluru: The metro rail corporation has increased its non-fare revenue significantly, rising from Rs 54 crore in 2024–25 to Rs 145 crore in 2025–26. Officials said the growth was driven by better use of stations, trains, and metro spaces for commercial activities.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) began earning non-fare revenue in 2012–13, and the amount has expanded in recent years. Revenue is now generated from multiple sources, including shops and kiosks inside stations, advertisements within and outside metro premises, train branding, parking facilities, EV charging, and battery swapping stations.

Public spaces such as Rangoli Metro Art Center and Bengaluru Santhe have also attracted crowds, contributing indirectly to revenue. Officials added that property development along metro corridors has further supported income growth.

Advertising plays key role:

Advertising has emerged as a major contributor, accounting for around 13 to 14 percent of BMRCL’s revenue. The advertising network now covers a large part of the metro system. On the Purple Line, 37 stations and 33 trains have interior advertisements.

Out of these 33 trains, 10 have full exterior advertisement wraps. On the Green Line, 32 stations and 24 trains carry interior advertisements, while 10 trains have full advertisement wraps.