Taj Mahal Earned a Whopping ₹98 Crore in FY24 — But What About Delhi’s Qutub Minar and Red Fort?
The data was revealed in the Rajya Sabha by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in response to a question regarding the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)'s ticket revenue over the past five years.
Agra: The Taj Mahal, India’s iconic Mughal-era monument, emerged as the top revenue-generating monument in FY24, bringing in an impressive ₹98,55,27,533 solely through ticket sales.
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The data was revealed in the Rajya Sabha by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in response to a question regarding the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)‘s ticket revenue over the past five years.
Taj Mahal: India’s Highest-Earning Monument
According to the government data, the Taj Mahal has consistently led in terms of entry ticket revenue among all ASI-protected monuments. From FY20 to FY24, the Agra-based monument collected over ₹297 crore, showcasing its continued popularity among both domestic and international tourists.
In FY24 alone, the monument recorded a footfall of 67,80,215 visitors, marking the highest attendance in five years. The ticket sales figure surpassed FY20’s ₹97.11 crore, highlighting a strong recovery post-pandemic.
Top 10 Highest-Earning ASI Monuments in FY24
Here are the top 10 ASI-protected monuments in India that earned the highest revenue through ticket sales in FY24:
| Rank | Circle | Monument | Revenue (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra | Taj Mahal | 98.5 |
| 2 | Delhi | Qutub Minar | 23.8 |
| 3 | Delhi | Red Fort | 18 |
| 4 | Agra | Agra Fort | 15.3 |
| 5 | Bhubaneswar | Sun Temple, Konark | 12.7 |
| 6 | Delhi | Humayun’s Tomb | 10 |
| 7 | Chennai | Group of Monuments, Mamallapuram | 7.4 |
| 8 | Aurangabad | Ellora Caves | 7.1 |
| 9 | Agra | Fatehpur Sikri | 6.7 |
| 10 | Jodhpur | Chittorgarh Fort | 4.3 |
Historic Monuments’ Revenue Trends Over the Years
- In FY20, Agra Fort and Qutub Minar followed the Taj Mahal in revenue.
- During FY21, Mamallapuram and Konark Sun Temple took second and third spots.
- In FY24, Qutub Minar (₹23.8 Cr) and Red Fort (₹18 Cr) were the second and third highest revenue earners.
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About the Taj Mahal
Commissioned in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, the Taj Mahal is constructed with ivory-white marble and is celebrated as a masterpiece of Mughal architecture, blending Persian, Islamic, and Indian styles.
UNESCO describes it as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.”
