Prestige invests Rs 120 crore in Namma Metro’s Blue Line station upgrade in Bengaluru: What can commuters expect?

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Feb 22, 2026, 17:14 IST

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Definitive Agreement Signed

Prestige Group has signed a definitive agreement with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to invest Rs 120 crore for adopting and co-branding the Bellandur Metro station on the upcoming Blue Line corridor. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Station to Be Renamed

Under the agreement, Bellandur Metro station will be officially renamed as ‘Prestige Bellandur Metro Station’, marking a significant instance of private sector participation in Bengaluru’s expanding metro network. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Part of Blue Line Corridor

The station is located on the under-construction Blue Line of Namma Metro, which will connect KR Pura and Silk Board through a 17-km elevated corridor along Outer Ring Road. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Deadline for Corridor Completion

BMRCL has set December 2026 as the deadline for completing and opening the 17-km elevated Metro stretch along the Outer Ring Road corridor to the public. ( PHOTO CREDIT: Syed Asif/TOI)

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Investment Breakdown

Of the total Rs 120 crore investment, around Rs 80 crore will be directed towards Metro-related contributions, while approximately Rs 40 crore will fund station upgrades and enhancement works. ( PHOTO CREDIT: Syed Asif/TOI)

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Station Upgradation and Enhancements

Prestige Beta Projects Private Ltd will carry out infrastructure improvements, station modernisation and enhancement works to improve commuter convenience and overall passenger experience. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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30-Year Concession Period

The agreement grants Prestige partnership rights for a 30-year concession period, allowing long-term involvement in branding and infrastructure support at the Metro station. ( PHOTO CREDIT: Syed Asif/TOI)

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Commercial and Advertising Rights

The deal includes 3,000 square feet of commercial space within the station and 1,000 square feet of advertising rights, enabling commercial and branding opportunities. ( PHOTO CREDIT: Syed Asif/TOI)

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Future Connectivity Provision

The agreement also provides for a future elevated connectivity bridge linking the station directly to Prestige Lakeshore Drive, a nearby tech park development. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

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Strategic Location Advantage

Bellandur station is situated in the heart of the Outer Ring Road corridor, which houses nearly 80 million square feet of office space, making it a crucial transit hub for daily commuters and corporate employees. ( PHOTO CREDIT: AI)