New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has announced that its Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to consider and approve the Unaudited Financial Results of the company for the second quarter (Q2) and half year (H1) ended September 30, 2025, after review by the Audit Committee.
The Board will also consider the declaration of an Interim Dividend for the financial year 2025–26, if any, during the same meeting.
Record Date Fixed for Interim Dividend Eligibility
IRCTC has fixed Friday, November 21, 2025, as the Record Date to determine the eligibility of shareholders entitled to receive the Interim Dividend, if declared by the Board. This means that shareholders whose names appear on the company’s register of members or in the records of depositories as of the Record Date will be eligible for the dividend payment.
The move underscores IRCTC’s continued focus on rewarding shareholders while maintaining transparency and compliance in its financial reporting and dividend practices.
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Trading Window Closure in Compliance with Insider Trading Regulations
In compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, IRCTC has confirmed that its Trading Window has been closed for all designated persons and their immediate relatives from Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and will remain closed till Friday, November 14, 2025 (both days inclusive).
This period covers 48 hours after the declaration of the financial results, ensuring that no insider trading activities occur based on unpublished financial information.
Expectations from Q2 and H1 Financial Results
Investors and analysts are closely watching IRCTC’s performance in the second quarter amid continued growth in the rail tourism, catering, and online ticketing segments. The company, a major arm of the Ministry of Railways, is expected to benefit from strong passenger volumes, rising travel demand, and steady expansion in tourism and e-catering services.
The upcoming Board meeting will provide key insights into IRCTC’s operational performance, profitability trends, and dividend payout strategy for FY 2025–26.
About IRCTC
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Incorporated in 1999, IRCTC is the exclusive entity authorized to manage catering services, online ticketing, and tourism operations for Indian Railways. The company has played a pivotal role in modernizing travel services across India through its innovative digital platforms, tourism packages, and e-catering initiatives. As a ‘Mini Ratna (Category-I)’ enterprise, IRCTC continues to focus on customer-centric growth, technological innovation, and enhancing travel convenience for millions of passengers across the country.
