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Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, NLC India, Motilal Oswal, HCL Tech
Indian markets saw a sharp decline on Monday amid global worries and geopolitical tensions. Nifty moved closer to a key support level. Several companies were in focus. NLC India announced an Offer for Sale. Motilal Oswal saw promoter share sales. HCL Tech launched an AI zone with Google Cloud. IRCTC resumed cooking on trains. IGL has a new MD.
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 sets new records in online ticket booking, blocks 3 crore suspicious IDs in 2025-26
IRCTC intensified anti-fraud measures in 2025, deactivating 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs and blocking 13,343 email domains. The corporation also recorded record online ticket bookings, averaging 14.53 lakh per day, while strengthening cybersecurity to ensure fair access for genuine passengers.
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.
87% of Indian Gen Z prefer short trips & weekend breaks over long vacations: Report
The tourism sector is undergoing a dynamic shift as a preference for trips that last under a week, with weekend breaks and short getaways dominate the travel calendar.
IRCTC vs IRFC vs RVNL vs RailTel: Which railway stock to buy after Q4 results? - Mint
IRCTC vs IRFC vs RVNL vs RailTel: Which railway stock to buy after Q4 results?Mint
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