Delhi Transport Corporation Registers 21% Income Growth for 2025-26 at Rs 995 Crore
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Delhi Transport Corporation Sees 21% Rise in Income for 2025-26
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has recorded a significant increase in its income for the fiscal year 2025-26, with a rise of approximately 21% to Rs 995.55 crore. This was announced by Transport Minister Pankaj Singh on Friday, citing the latest financial data.
According to the data, DTC's total income has increased from Rs 822.53 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 995.55 crore in 2025-26, marking a growth of approximately Rs 173 crore. This turnaround is attributed to the collective effort, commitment, and dedication of the DTC family, who have worked tirelessly to revive the corporation's financial health.
The current government's efforts to streamline operations and transform DTC into a financially stable and accountable public transport entity have paid off, with the corporation witnessing a significant rise in its income. DTC's growth can be attributed to the decisive steps taken by the government to revive the corporation.
| Category | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Growth | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ticketed Income | Rs 327.23 crore | Rs 379.77 crore | Rs 52.54 crore | | Earnings from Special Hire Services | Rs 82.65 crore | Rs 99.21 crore | Rs 16.56 crore | | Miscellaneous Income | Rs 342.67 crore | Rs 446.59 crore | Rs 103.92 crore |
The data shows that ticketed income has increased from Rs 327.23 crore to Rs 379.77 crore, registering a growth of Rs 52.54 crore on a year-on-year basis. Earnings from special hire services have also risen from Rs 82.65 crore to Rs 99.21 crore, marking an increase of Rs 16.56 crore during the same period. The most significant growth has been recorded under miscellaneous income, which has increased from Rs 342.67 crore to Rs 446.59 crore, reflecting a substantial rise of Rs 103.92 crore.
This category includes revenue from advertisements, rent receipts, and penalty collections. The corporation has also recorded an increase in average monthly income from Rs 68.54 crore to Rs 82.96 crore, indicating stronger financial discipline and better resource utilisation.
The government's approach goes beyond increasing revenue; it focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, ensuring that DTC is equipped to provide efficient and reliable public transport services to the people of Delhi.
