Kochi Metro Posts ₹52.64 Cr Operational Profit, Narrows Loss

Managing Director Loknath Behera said the commissioning of the second phase, which links the city with Kakkanad's smart city and Infopark, would push the operational profit higher. He called the financial results a sign of the network's "steady improvement" in overall health.

KMRL operates on a shorter corridor than many other metro systems in India but has achieved sustained operational profitability in a relatively short period. The operator has also focused on barrier-free stations, universal accessibility for persons with disabilities, senior-citizen facilities and integration with feeder services and the Water Metro, according to its statement.

The net loss reduction was driven by higher ridership and non-fare revenue growth, though the company continues to carry significant depreciation and interest costs from prior capital spending. The second-phase expansion, fully operational, is expected to add to both ridership and non-fare revenue.