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IRCTC Q1FY26 Results: Net Profit Rises 7.4% to Rs331 Cr; Revenue Grows on Strong Internet Ticketing, Catering Performance

IRCTC Books Strong Q1 with ₹1,160 Cr Revenue, 12 Lakh Daily Tickets Drive Growth
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New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the PSU responsible for online railway ticketing and catering services, has reported a 7.46% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit to ₹331 crore for the first quarter of FY 2025–26 (Q1FY26), up from ₹308 crore in the same period last year.

Steady Growth in Revenue

IRCTC’s total income increased by 11.8% YoY, reaching ₹1,159.6 crore compared to ₹1,117.5 crore in Q1FY25. The growth was primarily supported by strong performances in the catering, Rail Neer, internet ticketing, and tourism divisions.

Revenue from operations rose 4% YoY to ₹1,160 crore (Q1FY26) from ₹1,118 crore (Q1FY25).

EBITDA (Operating Profit) rose 5.8% to ₹396 crore, up from ₹375 crore.

EBITDA margin improved slightly to 34.2% from 33.5% a year ago.

read also: RBI Grants ‘In-Principle’ Approval to IRCTC Payments for Payment Aggregator License – All Details Inside

Internet Ticketing Remains Core Revenue Driver

IRCTC continues to lead India’s online railway ticket booking ecosystem, with over 12 lakh tickets booked daily through its website and mobile app. Internet ticketing remains its largest revenue contributor.

Other segments such as catering services, Rail Neer packaged water, and tourism (including operation of 2 Tejas trains) also contributed to the company’s income.

Stock Performance and Market Valuation

Stock Price (as of August 13): ₹728.90, up 1.16% during the day.

Market Capitalisation: ₹58,190 crore.

Despite the strong quarterly performance, IRCTC’s stock has declined:

  • 8% YTD
  • 2% over the past 6 months
  • 21% in the last one year

Core Business Areas

  • Catering & Hospitality – Onboard meals and food plazas at railway stations
  • Internet Ticketing – Online railway bookings via web and app
  • Travel & Tourism – Tour packages, hotel bookings, and flight/bus ticketing
  • Packaged Drinking Water – Rail Neer production and supply

About IRCTC

IRCTC is a Mini Ratna (Category-I) Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, incorporated on September 27, 1999. It was established to streamline catering and hospitality services, while also promoting domestic and international tourism via tour packages, budget hotels, and integrated travel solutions.

read also: IRCTC Appoints Manoj Kumar Sharma as Director (Catering Services) with Additional Charge- Know More About Him


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