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LPG crunch forces IRCTC to resume cooking onboard; 60% of railway food to be prepared on electricity
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is now cooking meals inside moving trains. This practice was stopped earlier but has resumed using electric induction stoves. The company is also using induction cookers at major stations. This change is due to a significant shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. The disruption has impacted IRCTC's financial performance.
IRCTC cracks down on fake accounts, expands AI surveillance in kitchens
IRCTC has deactivated millions of suspicious user IDs to combat fraudulent train ticket bookings. This move addresses passenger concerns about ticket availability. Simultaneously, artificial intelligence is now monitoring over 800 railway kitchens. Smart cameras detect hygiene violations, ensuring improved food safety standards for passengers across the Indian Railways network.
IRCTC stock at 5-yr low: Is the monopoly story over for railway company?
IRCTC share price: Analysts attribute the underperformance to a shift in investor perception from valuing IRCTC as a high-growth digital platform to a mature and heavily regulated business.
Railways renews push for installing Atmospheric Water Generators
Indian Railways has renewed its push to deploy Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) in water-scarce areas, asking zones, production units and PSUs to identify locations where clean drinking water supply remains a challenge. AWGs generate potable water from moisture in the air and can be installed at railway stations, hospitals, staff colonies, offices, level crossings and other service areas.
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IRCTC Says Rising Vande Bharat Revenue Brings GST Cost That Weighs On Catering Margins
IRCTC said rising revenue from Vande Bharat and other premium trains is increasing GST-related costs in its catering business, limiting margin gains despite strong sales growth.
IRCTC: Can hotel check-ins put growth on the fast track?
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp Ltd reported an Ebitda margin of 27.3% for Q4FY26, the lowest in 12 quarters. The management expects future annual margins to stabilize at 30%.
IRCTC slides as Q4 PAT decline 9% YoY to Rs 326 cr
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) fell 2.61% to Rs 523.65 after its consolidated net profit declined 8.88% year-on-year to Rs 326.36 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 358.22 crore in Q4 FY25.
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation consolidated net profit declines 8.89% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 15.07% to Rs 1459.72 crore
Navratna PSU IRCTC share price falls 3% after first profit decline in 10 quarters; declares ₹0.5 dividend
IRCTC Q4 Results 2026: IRCTC reported a net profit of ₹327 crore in Q4 2026, down nearly 9% year-on-year. Revenue rose 15% to ₹1,460 crore, but expenses surged 19%, affecting profitability. The company declared a dividend of ₹0.50 per share amidst its first profit decline in ten quarters.
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IRCTC shares in focus after FY26 numbers surpass guidance on most parameters
The company surpassed its full-year management guidance on both revenue growth and EBITDA margin for FY26. IRCTC had guided for 9-10% revenue growth and an EBITDA margin of 33-35% for the fiscal, both of which were exceeded.