Mumbai Metro opens retail, commercial spaces on Lines 2A and 7 to boost revenue

The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited MMMOCL has launched a tender inviting bids for retail and commercial spaces across Metro Lines 2A and 7 as part of its strategy to strengthen NonFare Box Revenue NFBR streams The initiative aims to enhance the financial sustainability of Mumbai Metro while maintaining affordable highquality services for commutersUnder the Request for Proposal RFP a total of 68166 sq ft of commercial space across 30 stations is being offered including 472 kiosks and 25 block spaces with 497 kiosks and blocks currently available for licensing The license period has been set at five years for kiosks and 15 years for block spacesWith weekday ridership already exceeding 33 lakh passengers these retail and commercial spaces offer businesses a unique opportunity to engage with a large commuter base directly within the metro networkStationwise available spaces include Aarey with 18 kiosks covering 1245 sq ft Akurli with 20 kiosks covering 1401 sq ft Anand Nagar with 11 kiosks covering 677 sq ft Andheri West with 47 kiosks covering 11682 sq ft Bangur Nagar with 14 kiosks covering 2618 sq ft Borivali West with 11 kiosks covering 2791 sq ft Dahanukarwadi with 12 kiosks covering 2691 sq ft Dahisar East with 11 kiosks covering 724 sq ft Devipada with 39 kiosks covering 2995 sq ft Dindoshi with 22 kiosks covering 1476 sq ft Eksar with 15 kiosks covering 2888 sq ft Goregaon East with 19 kiosks covering 1246 sq ft Goregaon West with 14 kiosks covering 2522 sq ft Gundavali with 7 kiosks covering 490 sq ft Jogeshwari East with 17 kiosks covering 1072 sq ft Kandarpada with 11 kiosks covering 2477 sq ft Kandivali West with 12 kiosks covering 2107 sq ft Kurar with 20 kiosks covering 1347 sq ft Lower Malad with 12 kiosks covering 2945 sq ft Lower Oshiwara with 12 kiosks covering 2996 sq ft Magathane with 17 kiosks covering 1290 sq ft Malad West with 6 kiosks covering 2300 sq ft Mandapeshwar with 11 kiosks covering 2677 sq ft Mogra with 22 kiosks covering 1452 sq ft Oshiwara with 14 kiosks covering 2943 sq ft Ovaripada with 21 kiosks covering 1427 sq ft Poisar with 18 kiosks covering 1237 sq ft Rashtriya Udyan with 20 kiosks covering 1362 sq ft Shimpoli with 12 kiosks covering 2465 sq ft and Valnai with 12 kiosks covering 2620 sq ftThe tender opened on 16 September 2025 at 1200 hrs and will accept submissions until 29 October 2025 at 1600 hrs via the portal mahatendersgovinDr Sanjay Mukherjee IAS Metropolitan Commissioner MMRDA amp Chairman MMMOCL said that the Mumbai Metro is not just a transport solution but a catalyst for economic vibrancy By monetising retail and commercial potential within stations we are actively raising funds through nonfare revenue avenues This ensures the Metro remains worldclass and financially robust while passengers continue to enjoy affordable travel These NFBR initiatives directly support our vision of creating Metro stations that are vibrant hubs of convenience commerce and connectivityrdquo he addedRubal Agrawal IAS Managing Director MMMOCL added that the initiative unlocks tremendous commercial potential for entrepreneurs while strengthening MMMOCLrsquos NFBR strategy Retailers benefit from direct access to lakhs of daily commuters and commuters enjoy a richer more convenient journey Itrsquos a winwin model that supports both business growth and public service he added