Delhi Metro increases passenger fares with effect from August 25

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Monday (August 25, 2025) effected a hike in passenger fares, with the increase ranging between ₹1 and ₹4 depending on the distance travelled.

According to the revised structure, fares on normal days have gone up from ₹10 to ₹11 for the 0-2 km slab, while the highest fare for journeys beyond 32 km has increased from ₹60 to ₹64.

For travel between 12-21 km, fares have risen from ₹40 to ₹43, and for the 21-32 km slab, the new fare stands at ₹54 against the earlier ₹50.

Fares on Sundays and national holidays too saw a hike.

Journeys beyond 32 km will now cost ₹54 instead of ₹50, while the 12-21 km slab has been revised to ₹32 from the earlier ₹30, it stated.

A similar increase, ranging up to ₹5, has also been introduced on the Airport Express Line, it added.

The DMRC said the hike is “minimal” and intended to balance operational costs while continuing to provide affordable public transport.