Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd
Incorporated in 1999, IRCTC is a Mini Ratna (Category 1, Central Public Sector Enterprises ) and the only company authorized by the Indian government to provide online railway tickets, catering services, and packaged drinking water
at railway stations and trains in India[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 57,536 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 719
- High / Low ₹ 957 / 656
- Stock P/E 44.9
- Book Value ₹ 45.8
- Dividend Yield 0.97 %
- ROCE 49.0 %
- ROE 37.2 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 54.5%
Cons
- Stock is trading at 15.7 times its book value
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -5.00%
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
Consumer Discretionary Consumer Services Leisure Services Tour, Travel Related Services
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Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| 3,541 | 4,270 | 4,675 | |
| 2,265 | 2,804 | 3,125 | |
| Operating Profit | 1,276 | 1,466 | 1,550 |
| OPM % | 36% | 34% | 33% |
| 148 | 106 | 277 | |
| Interest | 16 | 19 | 17 |
| Depreciation | 54 | 57 | 53 |
| Profit before tax | 1,354 | 1,496 | 1,757 |
| Tax % | 26% | 26% | 25% |
| 1,006 | 1,111 | 1,315 | |
| EPS in Rs | 12.57 | 13.89 | 16.44 |
| Dividend Payout % | 44% | 47% | 73% |
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| TTM: | 9% |
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| TTM: | 11% |
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| 5 Years: | 22% |
| 3 Years: | 4% |
| 1 Year: | -26% |
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| Last Year: | 37% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| Equity Capital | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Reserves | 2,318 | 3,070 | 3,503 |
| 84 | 60 | 90 | |
| 2,526 | 2,801 | 3,047 | |
| Total Liabilities | 5,089 | 6,091 | 6,800 |
| 351 | 343 | 813 | |
| CWIP | 34 | 443 | 27 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4,704 | 5,306 | 5,959 | |
| Total Assets | 5,089 | 6,091 | 6,800 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 812 | 882 | 810 | |
| -317 | -200 | -229 | |
| -434 | -404 | -910 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 61 | 277 | -329 |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| Debtor Days | 118 | 117 | 135 |
| Inventory Days | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Days Payable | 1,595 | 1,484 | 1,371 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -1,459 | -1,350 | -1,221 |
| Working Capital Days | 3 | 20 | 56 |
| ROCE % | 54% | 49% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
17h - Shri Manoj Kumar Sharma appointed Additional Director (Catering Services) at IRCTC from August 1, 2025.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
1d - Director Lokiah Ravikumar retires on superannuation effective 31 July 2025.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Of Meeting Of Board Of IRCTC Limited Scheduled For Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
2d - Board meeting on Aug 13 to approve Q1 FY26 financial results; trading window closed till Aug 15.
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Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
29 Jul - CESTAT order demands ₹679.02 lakh service tax penalty; company may appeal decision.
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Entrustment Of Additional Charge Of The Post Of Director (Catering Services), IRCTC
22 Jul - Interim Director (Catering Services) assigned to Shri Manoj Kumar Sharma from 01.08.25 after incumbent's retirement.
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Overview
IRCTC is a 'Mini Ratna (Category-I)' Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, GOI, engaged in hospitality, travel, and tourism. In July 2024, it became a Scheduled ‘A’ Public Sector Undertaking of the Government of India. [1] [2]