Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 13 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd reported a 25.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 18.6%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 32.1% QoQ and 21.4% YoY.
- The net profit increased 15.3% QoQ and increased 15.6% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd stood at 4.93 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 1519.23 | 1208.97 | 1281.20 | 25.7% | 18.6% |
Total Expenses | 1000.93 | 757.57 | 824.66 | 32.1% | 21.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 529.20 | 457.21 | 456.55 | 15.7% | 15.9% |
Tax | 134.87 | 115.19 | 115.46 | 17.1% | 16.8% |
Profit After Tax | 394.33 | 342.02 | 341.09 | 15.3% | 15.6% |
Earnings Per Share | 4.93 | 4.28 | 4.26 | 15.2% | 15.7% |
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Company Overview
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It is primarily involved in catering, tourism, online ticketing, and packaged drinking water (Rail Neer) services for Indian Railways. As a key player in the travel and tourism industry, IRCTC has a significant impact on rail travel in India, providing services that enhance passenger convenience and travel experience. The company is known for its robust online ticketing platform, which facilitates millions of transactions daily. Recent developments in the company may include technological upgrades to their platform and expansion of their tourism services, although specific details are not provided in the current context.
Revenue
For the quarter ending in Q3FY26, Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd reported a total income of ₹1519.23 crores. This represents a 25.7% increase from the previous quarter (Q2FY26) where the total income was ₹1208.97 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q3FY25), where total income was ₹1281.20 crores, there is an 18.6% year-over-year growth. This upward trend in revenue could be attributed to increased demand for their services, reflecting the company's capacity to expand its revenue streams effectively.
Profitability
The profit before tax for Q3FY26 was ₹529.20 crores, which is a 15.7% increase from Q2FY26, where the profit before tax was ₹457.21 crores. When compared to Q3FY25, which had a profit before tax of ₹456.55 crores, there is a 15.9% increase year-over-year. The tax expense for Q3FY26 was ₹134.87 crores, showing a 17.1% increase from the prior quarter. The profit after tax for Q3FY26 was ₹394.33 crores, a rise of 15.3% quarter-over-quarter and 15.6% year-over-year. These figures illustrate the company's consistent profitability over the observed periods.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Q3FY26 were ₹1000.93 crores, which is 32.1% higher than in Q2FY26 and 21.4% higher than in Q3FY25. Despite the rise in expenses, the company maintained a strong profit margin. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY26 was ₹4.93, compared to ₹4.28 in the previous quarter, marking a 15.2% increase. This also shows a 15.7% increase from the EPS of ₹4.26 in Q3FY25. These operating metrics indicate that the company has managed to enhance its earnings capacity alongside its revenue growth, reflecting efficient operational management.