IRCTC Shares Rise 2% As Indian Railways Plans First Major Fare Hike Since Covid, Effective July 1
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Last Updated: June 25, 2025, 10:12 IST
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IRCTC Share Price: IRCTC shares climbed over 2% on Wednesday following reports that Indian Railways will implement a nationwide passenger fare hike from July 1, 2025, marking the first such increase since the COVID-19 pandemic.
For non-AC coaches, fares will increase by 1 paise per kilometre, while AC classes will see a rise of 2 paise per kilometre. However, there will be no change in fares for suburban trains and ordinary second-class travel for distances up to 500 kilometres.
For second-class journeys exceeding 500 kilometres, the hike will be minimal, only 0.5 paise per kilometre. Additionally, monthly season tickets (MSTs) will remain unaffected, providing relief to daily commuters, according to reports. Aadhaar Verification Becomes Mandatory for Tatkal Tickets
Alongside the fare revision, Indian Railways is tightening rules for Tatkal ticket bookings. Starting July 1, 2025, only passengers who have completed Aadhaar verification will be allowed to book Tatkal tickets via the IRCTC website or mobile app.
Further, from July 15, 2025, an OTP-based Aadhaar authentication will become mandatory during the Tatkal booking process. This move aims to increase transparency and reduce fraudulent bookings. New Booking Restrictions for Agents
In a bid to ensure that genuine travellers get priority access to Tatkal tickets, Indian Railways has introduced new restrictions for authorised booking agents. Under the revised rules:
Swipe Left For Next Video View all For AC class Tatkal tickets, agents will be blocked from booking between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
For non-AC Tatkal tickets, bookings will be restricted between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
The Ministry of Railways stated that these measures aim to prevent misuse and ensure the benefits of schemes like Tatkal reach common passengers. Both CRIS and IRCTC have been instructed to update their systems and inform all zonal offices accordingly. Aparna Deb
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