The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) will lease 73,000 square feet across 30 stations on Mumbai’s Metro Lines Two A and Seven in order to generate income outside of ticket sales. In order to discourage unlawful posters and encourage controlled advertising, the proposal calls for the commercial use of metro pillars.
From Andheri (West) to Dahisar and Gundavali, these pathways provide undeveloped land ideal for eateries, shops, and kiosks. The Andheri (West) station alone has about 12,000 square feet that can be utilised for commercial and event purposes. Rentals for production shoots and comparable opportunities are also being considered, so long as they don’t interfere with traffic.
In 2024–25, MMMOCL earned Rs 1.22 billion from non-fare sources—a 186 per cent rise from Rs 425 million in 2023–24. This revenue was generated through activities like retail leasing, advertising inside trains and stations, optical fibre installations, and naming rights.
Metro ridership on these two lines has reached 150 million since operations began in April 2022. Fare collection also rose to Rs 1.7 billion from Rs 1.47 billion in the previous year. Officials credit the revenue success to a targeted non-fare strategy and strong government backing.
Source: Construction World
