Delhi Metro Announces First Fare Increase Since 2017

Delhi Metro fares will rise from Monday, August 25, 2025, as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announces a revision to ticket prices. This marks the first increase in eight years, the previous rise having been implemented in 2017.

According to DMRC, the fare adjustment is modest, with ticket prices increasing by Re 1 to Rs 4 across most lines. The Airport Express Line, however, will see a slightly higher rise of up to Rs 5.

The fare rise is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of daily commuters across Delhi–NCR.

In an official post on social media platform X, DMRC confirmed, "The passenger fares of the Delhi Metro services have been revised with effect from today, that is, 25 August 2025 (Monday) onwards. The increase is minimal, ranging from Re 1 to Rs 4 only, depending on the distance of travel (up to Rs 5 for the Airport Express Line). The new fare slabs, effective from August 25, 2025."