Aurionpro Solutions secures ₹150 crore DMRC order for Bhopal and Indore Metro AFC systems
Aurionpro Solutions Limited has won a ₹150.00 crore multi-year contract from DMRC to implement AFC systems for Bhopal and Indore Metro projects. The contract includes supplying, implementing and maintaining open-loop EMV card and QR-code-based solutions with five years of operations and maintenance support. The company's AFC solutions comply with global payment standards and NCMC norms, supported by in-house manufacturing under the Made in India framework.

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Aurionpro Solutions Limited has secured a significant multi-year contract from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Limited to implement Automated Fare Collection (AFC) systems for the Bhopal and Indore Metro projects. The order strengthens the company's footprint across India's expanding metro rail network and demonstrates its growing capabilities in smart mobility solutions.
Contract Details and Scope
In a regulatory filing on Monday, January 12, Aurionpro announced the contract details, which highlight the comprehensive nature of the engagement:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Value: | ₹150.00 crore (approximately) |
| Duration: | Multi-year contract |
| Awarding Authority: | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Limited |
| Collaboration Partner: | Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited |
| Project Locations: | Bhopal and Indore Metro systems |
| Service Period: | 5 years operations and maintenance support |
The project involves supplying, implementing and maintaining open-loop EMV card and QR-code-based AFC solutions for both metro systems. Under the agreement, Aurionpro will deliver end-to-end AFC implementation followed by comprehensive operations and maintenance support for five years.
Technology and Standards Compliance
The systems are designed to enhance commuter convenience, improve operational efficiency and enable interoperability across the upcoming metro networks in Madhya Pradesh. Aurionpro's AFC solutions are built on open and closed-loop EMV ticketing architecture, ensuring alignment with global payment standards and India's National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) norms.
The offering is supported by Aurionpro's in-house design and manufacturing capabilities under the "Made in India" framework, demonstrating the company's commitment to domestic production and technological self-reliance.
Management Commentary and Strategic Impact
Sanjay Bali, President – Tech Innovation Group at Aurionpro, emphasized that the engagement reinforces the company's growing presence in India's metro ecosystem. He noted that this contract positions the company strongly for additional opportunities in the rapidly evolving smart mobility space.
The win follows Aurionpro's recent success in securing a multi-year transaction banking deal from a leading PSU bank last month. That contract involves modernizing cash management infrastructure, covering payments, collections, liquidity management, virtual accounts, reconciliation, mandates and real-time reporting using Aurionpro's iCashpro platform.
Market Performance
Following the announcement on Monday, shares of Aurionpro Solutions were trading 2.03% down at ₹1,034.00 as of 12:36 pm, recovering from intraday lows of ₹1,005.00. The stock has experienced a decline of 36.96% over the past six months, reflecting broader market conditions and sector-specific challenges.
Historical Stock Returns for Aurionpro Solutions
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -2.26% | -5.03% | -4.23% | -36.38% | -40.29% | +2,362.05% |















































