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Commuters in the national capital will have to pay more for their metro journeys from Monday as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) formally revised passenger fares.

 

The increase marks the first fare hike in eight years, with the last adjustment taking place in 2017 on the recommendations of the Fourth Fare Fixation Committee.

 

The DMRC said the revision is nominal, with fares going up by between Rs 1 and Rs 4 across most corridors, while tickets on the Airport Express Line will rise by up to Rs 5.

 

“The passenger fares of the Delhi Metro services have been revised with effect from today, that is, 25th August 2025 (Monday) onwards. The increase is minimal, ranging from ₹1 to ₹4 only depending on the distance of travel (up to ₹5 for the Airport Express Line),” the DMRC confirmed in a post on social media platform X.

 

The new fare structure applies to all distance slabs. Passengers travelling between 0 and 2 kilometres will now pay Rs 11, while those covering the longest distance, beyond 32 kilometres, will pay Rs 64, compared with the previous maximum of Rs 60. The minimum fare before the hike was Rs 10.

 

The revised fares have come into effect across the entire network, which spans over 390 kilometres and connects more than 285 stations in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

 

In a move aimed at providing some relief to passengers, especially families and occasional travellers, DMRC has retained discounted fares for Sundays and national holidays. On these days, trips up to 5 kilometres will cost Rs 11, while the maximum fare will be capped at Rs 54 for longer journeys.

 

The fare increase has sparked criticism from commuters and social media users, who questioned both the timing and the justification for the revision. Many expressed concerns about the rising cost of living and called for greater transparency over how the additional revenue will be spent.

 

DMRC officials defended the decision, saying the adjustment is essential to sustain operations, maintain service standards, and finance future infrastructure expansion.