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Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Investor presentation summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Investor presentation summary14 Aug, 2026
Company overview and milestones
Sole authorized digital rail travel platform in India, holding Navratna CPSE status with 62.4% government ownership.
Upgraded to Navratna status in March 2025 for consistent financial and operational performance.
Only provider of online railway ticketing, catering, and packaged drinking water for Indian Railways.
Key milestones include internet ticketing launch (2002), Railneer plant (2003), public listing (2019), and Navratna status (2025).
Ranked 486th in Fortune India 500 in 2023.
Business segments and market leadership
Internet ticketing accounts for 29% of revenue, with over 88% market share in online bookings and 14.58 lakh tickets booked daily.
Catering contributes 46% of revenue, serving 16 lakh meals daily through mobile, static, and e-catering services.
Packaged drinking water (Rail Neer) holds 7% revenue share, with 20 plants and 76.99% capacity utilization.
Travel and tourism segment offers domestic/international packages, luxury trains, and special charters, contributing 17% of revenue.
Financial performance
FY26 revenue from operations reached ₹5,215 Cr, EBITDA ₹1,666 Cr, and PAT ₹1,393 Cr.
EBITDA margin at 32%, PAT margin at 27%, and RoNW at 32% for FY26.
Dividend payout ratio increased to 52% in FY26.
Internet ticketing segment maintains high profit margins (83%), while catering and travel/tourism segments show improving profitability.
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Latest events from Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation
- Income surged, but haulage charges constrained FY07 profit growth.IRCTC
Q4 06/07 - Online ticketing surged as haulage costs and charter-policy changes shaped results.IRCTCQ4 07/08
- Ticketing and tourism drove FY10 growth, while policy changes threaten FY11 revenue.IRCTCQ4 09/10
- Profit more than doubled as ticketing and tourism surged, despite catering losses.IRCTCQ4 08/09
- Catering transfer cut earnings, while internet ticketing and tourism expanded.IRCTCQ4 11/12
- Record income and higher PBT offset by tax pressure and catering-policy disruption.IRCTCQ4 10/11
- Income surged, led by tourism and e-ticketing, but catering losses and policy risks persisted.IRCTCQ4 13/14
- Tourism drove 29.88% income growth, while catering losses and ticketing revenue sharing cloud outlook.IRCTCQ4 12/13
- FY16 profits surged, led by ticketing, while catering losses and policy risks persisted.IRCTCQ4 15/16
- FY15 income topped ₹1,141 crore as profits surged, led by internet ticketing.IRCTCQ4 14/15
Next Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation earnings date
Q2 26/2712 Nov, 2026
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation
Next Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation earnings date
Q2 26/2712 Nov, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways that specializes in catering services, online ticketing, and tourism. The company manages the catering services on trains and railway stations across India. It is also known for its online ticket booking platform, which is one of the largest e-commerce sites in India, facilitating the booking of train tickets, flight tickets, and holiday packages. Additionally, IRCTC offers exclusive tourist trains and tailored holiday packages to promote domestic and international tourism. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India, and its shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange.