Indian Railways surpasses scrap sale target, earns ₹6,813.86 crore in FY 2025–26

Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in scrap disposal, registering robust performance in the financial year 2025–26.

“Against a target of ₹6,000 crore, the Railways recorded scrap sales amounting to ₹6,813.86 crore, surpassing the set benchmark with notable efficiency,” the Ministry of Railways said on Sunday.

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This achievement builds on the strong performance of the previous financial year 2024–25, during which Indian Railways exceeded its target of ₹5,400 crore by achieving scrap sales worth ₹6,641.78 crore.

The sustained momentum in scrap monetisation reflects Indian Railways’ focused approach towards efficient asset management and transparent disposal mechanisms.

By systematically clearing unserviceable materials, the organisation is not only unlocking value from idle assets but also freeing up critical space across depots, yards, and workshops.

The initiative also contributes significantly to environmental sustainability by promoting recycling and reducing waste accumulation.

Non-Fare Revenue (NFR) has emerged as an important pillar in strengthening the financial sustainability of Indian Railways, directly benefiting passengers across the network.

By generating revenue through avenues such as station redevelopment, advertising, commercial utilisation of railway assets, and other innovative initiatives, NFR reduces excessive dependence on passenger fares and freight earnings.

This additional income enables Indian Railways to reinvest in modern infrastructure, upgrade station amenities, enhance cleanliness and passenger facilities, improve digital services, and introduce better trains and safety systems. This, in turn, delivers a more comfortable, convenient, and reliable travel experience for passengers.

The steady growth in NFR earnings—from approximately ₹290 crore in FY 2021–22 to ₹777.76 crore in FY 2025–26—reflects a robust upward trajectory, registering an overall increase of about 168 per cent over five years.

For FY 2025–26, the estimated NFR target was ₹720.85 crore, which has already been surpassed, with actual earnings reaching ₹777.76 crore, an achievement of about 107.9 per cent.

In comparison, NFR earnings in FY 2024–25 stood at ₹686.86 crore. This trend underscores the growing importance of strategic monetisation initiatives in strengthening the financial position of Indian Railways.