Delhi Transport Corporation Achieves Financial Turnaround

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has seen a 21% increase in income, amounting to Rs 995.55 crore for 2025-26. This financial revival, attributed to the current government's strategic initiatives, has improved DTC's resource utilization and strengthened its institutional capacity.

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) achieved a substantial financial turnaround, registering a 21% increase in its income, amounting to Rs 995.55 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, according to Transport Minister Pankaj Singh's announcement on Friday.

Minister Singh credited this improvement to collective efforts and strategic initiatives that have revitalized DTC's operations, transforming it into a financially robust public transport entity. The current administration's decisive actions contrast with the previous government's legacy of financial decline.

DTC's enhancements in ticketed income, special hire services, and miscellaneous income categories—comprising advertisements, rents, and penalties—have underpinned this success. Furthermore, the government's approach prioritizes not just revenue but also institutional strength and disciplined resource utilization.

(With inputs from agencies.)