New Delhi, April 20: The government announced on Sunday that Indian Railways generated ₹6,813.86 crores from scrap sales in the fiscal year 2025-26, surpassing its target of ₹6,000 crores.
This achievement highlights the railway’s significant success in monetizing scrap materials. In the previous fiscal year 2024-25, the railway earned ₹6,641.78 crores against a target of ₹5,400 crores.
The consistent success indicates that the railway is effectively generating revenue from old and unused items stored in its depots, yards, and workshops.
According to officials, this initiative not only strengthens the financial position of the railway but also frees up space and benefits the environment through recycling. Furthermore, the transparent disposal of old materials has improved operational efficiency.
In addition to scrap earnings, non-fare revenue (NFR) from ticket sales is also playing a crucial role in enhancing the railway’s financial health. Revenue from station development, advertising, and commercial use of railway properties has steadily increased over the past five years.
In 2021-22, this revenue was approximately ₹290 crores, which surged to ₹777.76 crores in 2025-26, marking an increase of around 168%.
The government stated that this additional income is being invested in modernizing infrastructure and enhancing passenger amenities. Improvements include better station facilities, cleanliness, digital services, and enhanced security, all without raising fares.
To boost non-fare revenue, the railway has also launched premium branded stores at stations. Contracts have been awarded to open company-owned single-brand outlets, with 22 premium brands already established.
These stores will provide passengers with improved services while also increasing the railway’s income.
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