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Okhla N.S.I.C.

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Delhi Metro · Zone 2elevatedOpened December 25, 2017 Step-free access
Lines Served
Facilities
ATMsToilets

Lines

1

Zone

Zone 2

Type

Elevated

Facilities

2 available

About Okhla N.S.I.C.

Okhla N.S.I.C. Metro Station is a highly functional elevated stop on the Magenta Line, specifically designed to serve the massive National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) complex and the adjacent Okhla Industrial Estate Phase III. Opened in 2017, the station is a crucial infrastructural asset for Delhi's commercial and industrial sector, providing rapid transit access to an area that sees thousands of business visitors, event attendees, and daily workers.

The station features a robust, industrial-style elevated architecture that matches the aesthetic of the surrounding estate. Because it frequently serves large crowds attending trade fairs and exhibitions at the NSIC grounds, the concourses are unusually wide and designed for rapid ticket dispersal. The area outside the station transitions quickly from the busy Outer Ring Road into the structured grids of the industrial estate.

Strategically, this station drastically reduces the dependency on cars and autos for people attending major exhibitions, which historically caused massive traffic jams on the Outer Ring Road. It provides a direct, seamless link to the airport for out-of-town business travelers. The DMRC maintains strict security here, especially during large-scale commercial events at the NSIC grounds.

Nearest Metro to NSIC Exhibition Grounds

If you are heading to NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla N.S.I.C. is your closest metro stop on the Magenta Line. It also gives easy access to Okhla Industrial Estate Phase III and Lotus Temple (short drive). Use the fare calculator to plan your journey cost before you travel.

Stations on This Line

Station Gates

1NSIC Exhibition Grounds
2Okhla Industrial Estate Phase III

Station Timings

First Train

06:28

Last Train

00:18

Times shown are approximate. Timings may vary on public holidays. Check the official Delhi Metro app for live updates.

Traveller Tips

  • 1Use Gate 1 for direct, immediate access to the NSIC Exhibition Grounds; highly recommended during trade fairs.
  • 2Gate 2 provides access to the corporate offices and manufacturing units in Okhla Industrial Estate Phase III.
  • 3The station is usually quiet but becomes extremely crowded during major exhibitions at NSIC.
  • 4E-rickshaws are available outside to take you deeper into the massive Okhla industrial area.
  • 5App-based cabs are easy to book from the main road outside the station.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Step-free access
Audio announcements
Visual displays
Accessible toilets
Tactile guides
Lifts / Elevators

Frequently Asked Questions

QIs this the best station for the NSIC Exhibition Grounds?

Yes, Gate 1 opens directly adjacent to the exhibition complex.

QDoes the station have a parking lot?

No, there is no public metro parking; visitors use the massive parking facilities inside the NSIC grounds.

QHow far is Okhla Phase 1 from here?

Phase 1 is a bit far; you will need to take an auto or e-rickshaw from outside the station.

QIs the station wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is fully equipped with elevators, which is essential for many exhibition attendees.

QAre there any ATMs inside?

Yes, an ATM is usually available on the concourse level.

QHow many stops to Kalkaji Mandir?

It is the very next stop on the Magenta Line heading west.

QIs the area safe at night?

The main road is well-lit, but the industrial estate behind the station can be deserted late at night.

QIs drinking water available?

Yes, water vending machines are located on the concourse level.