India, Sept. 20 -- After a seven-year hiatus, advertisements are set to return to metro pillars and infrastructure across Bengaluru, potentially boosting non-fare revenue for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) by up to Rs.80 crore annually.

The corporation has invited tenders to display ads on selected piers and portals across all operational corridors, the Purple, Green, and Yellow lines, as well as upcoming Pink and Blue lines, The Hindu reported.

The revival comes following the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), now Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), notifying advertisement bye-laws in July 2025 under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024. The legislation grants BMRCL the right to display ads on its proper...