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Starting July 1, Indian Railways will increase fares by up to 2 paise per kilometre across various classes. Aadhaar-based Tatkal bookings will also begin. IRCTC share price may react to these developments.
Indian Railways will roll out a nationwide passenger fare hike from July 1, 2025—the first major increase since the pandemic. The fare revision applies to both AC and non-AC travel, excluding suburban and short-distance second-class journeys. The move is aimed at boosting revenue and offsetting the rising costs of fuel, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades.
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Fare hike applies to all Mail/Express trains across AC and non-AC classes
No increase in suburban and second-class fares for journeys up to 500 km
Aadhaar authentication becomes mandatory for Tatkal bookings from July 1
Additional OTP verification required for Tatkal from July 15
New booking restrictions imposed on authorised agents during Tatkal windows
IRCTC share price expected to remain in focus amid these operational changes
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The new fare structure includes minimal increases that vary by class and distance:
Travel Class | Fare Hike (per km) | Exemptions |
Suburban Trains | No hike | All distances |
Monthly Season Tickets | No hike | All categories |
Ordinary Second Class (≤ 500 km) | No hike | Travel ≤ 500 km |
Ordinary Second Class (> 500 km) | 0.5 paise | Applies beyond 500 km only |
Mail/Express (Non-AC) | 1 paise | No exemptions |
AC Classes | 2 paise | No exemptions |
This fare adjustment marks a strategic shift in Indian Railways' pricing policy and aligns with rising input and fuel costs.
From July 1, all Tatkal ticket bookings on the IRCTC website or mobile app must be done by Aadhaar-authenticated users. From July 15, an additional one-time password (OTP) verification will also be mandatory at the time of booking.
Furthermore, new restrictions have been introduced for authorised booking agents. They will be restricted from booking Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the booking window—10.00 am to 10.30 am for AC classes and 11.00 am to 11.30 am for non-AC classes.
These changes are being implemented by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) and IRCTC to ensure more equitable access to Tatkal bookings for individual users.
These operational reforms are expected to influence platform usage, booking behaviour, and overall revenue per passenger. With digital authentication becoming mandatory, IRCTC's systems may see an increase in secure transactions and reduced agent-based interference in high-demand ticket windows.
As these updates roll out, the IRCTC share price may experience volatility based on market sentiment, user feedback, and potential impacts on ticketing volumes. Investors tracking the IRCTC share price may also look for performance updates post-implementation.
With fare revisions and Tatkal reforms underway, the IRCTC share price could become a key indicator of market reaction to Indian Railways' evolving digital and pricing strategies.
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Source: Economic Times
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