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    I R C T C

    IRCTC
    Consumer Services·13 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    IRCTC reported a strong Q2 FY26, driven by robust performance in internet ticketing, catering, and tourism segments. Revenue from operations grew 7.71% YoY to ₹1,146 crores, and PAT increased 11% YoY to ₹342 crores. The company highlighted strategic initiatives like a payment aggregator business and a unified travel portal, alongside significant capacity expansion plans for Rail Neer. Management emphasized a volume-driven growth strategy and efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce debtor days through automation.

    Highlights

    5
    • Revenue from operations stood at ₹1,146 crores, up 7.71% from ₹1,064 crores in Q2 FY25.

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) reached ₹342 crores, reflecting an 11% year-on-year growth.

    • EBITDA for the quarter was ₹404 crores, an 8.31% year-on-year increase, with an EBITDA margin of 35.25% (up from 35.05% in Q2 FY25).

    • Tourism segment delivered robust performance with revenue of ₹150 crores, a 20.97% YoY increase, and achieved a 7% EBITDA margin (vs. negative last year).

    • Internet ticketing segment reported an 85% EBITDA margin, an improvement from 81% last year, on revenue of ₹386 crores (4% YoY growth).

    Concerns

    3
    • Debtor days are currently over 100, primarily from railways, indicating a working capital management challenge.

    • Ongoing station upgrades (ABSS) are temporarily impacting static units, though expected to yield good business in the future.

    • Temporary disruptions caused by geopolitical factors affected the tourism segment during the quarter, despite overall robust performance.

    What Changed1

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items4 → 9 (+5)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations₹1,146 Cr+7.7%YoY
    2. 02PAT₹342 Cr+11%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA₹404 Cr+8.3%YoY
    4. 04EBITDA Margin35.3%
    5. 05Total Tickets Booked₹13.55 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    • Internet Ticketing₹386 Cr33.7%
    • Catering₹520 Cr45.3%
    • Rail Neer₹91 Cr7.9%
    • Tourism₹150 Cr13.1%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Other
    Payment Aggregator License Submission
    Proposal application submitted
    High
    Strategy
    Unified Travel Portal Launch
    Launch of unified travel portal
    Medium
    Strategy
    Pricing Strategy
    Increase volume, not price
    High
    Capacity
    Rail Neer Bilaspur Plant Capacity
    72,000 bottles per day
    High
    Capacity
    Rail Neer Danapur and Ambernath Capacity Enhancement
    3 lakh bottles
    High
    Capacity
    Rail Neer New Plants
    4 more plants
    Medium
    Profitability
    MICE Event Minimum Margin
    8%
    High
    Market Share
    Internal Payment Business GMP Value
    100% of total transaction GMP value
    Medium
    Operational Efficiency
    Debtor Days Automation Implementation
    Full implementation
    High

    Payment Aggregator License Submission

    by end of January 2026
    CurrentIn-principle RBI approval received
    TargetProposal application submitted

    Why it matters

    This is a new, potentially leading business for IRCTC, crucial for its strategic diversification.

    We have already got in-principle approval from RBI on 4th of August and we have been given six months' time to submit our proposal application for acquiring license finally. So, that we will be able to submit by the end of January.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[category='Other'][metric='Payment Aggregator License Submission']

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical factors impacting tourism

    Temporary disruptions caused by geopolitical factors affected the tourism segment during Q2 FY26, though the segment still performed robustly.Management acknowledged

    medium

    High debtor days from railways

    Debtor days are currently over 100, with more than 80% attributed to payments from Indian Railways, impacting working capital.Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Temporary impact from ABSS station upgrades

    Ongoing station upgrades are temporarily affecting static units, but management expects this to lead to significant business in the years to come.Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “We are already making our road for two major activities. One is our payment aggregator business... The other big plan for IRCTC is, besides its normal business, is unified travel portal.”

    Reveals two major strategic initiatives (payment aggregator and unified travel portal) that are expected to drive future growth and competitive advantage.

    asked by Sucrit Patil

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q2 FY26 Financial Performance Overview

    IRCTC reported a stable and profitable Q2 FY26, with revenue from operations reaching ₹1,146 crores, a 7.71% year-on-year growth. Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 11% to ₹342 crores. The company's EBITDA stood at ₹404 crores, an 8.31% YoY increase, with the EBITDA margin improving slightly to 35.25% from 35.05% in Q2 FY25. This performance was attributed to strong operational fundamentals and sustained business momentum across segments.

    02

    Segmental Performance Analysis

    The Internet Ticketing segment remained a strong driver, with ₹386 crores in revenue (4% YoY growth) and an improved EBITDA margin of 85%. Catering revenue grew 8% YoY to ₹520 crores, maintaining a stable EBITDA margin of 13%. Rail Neer reported ₹91 crores in revenue (4.6% YoY growth) with a 10% EBITDA margin. The Tourism segment showed robust growth, with revenue surging 20.97% YoY to ₹150 crores, and notably achieved a 7% EBITDA margin, turning profitable from a negative margin in the previous year.

    03

    Strategic Growth Pillars: Payment Aggregator & Unified Travel Portal

    IRCTC is actively pursuing two major strategic initiatives for future growth. The company has received in-principle approval from RBI for a payment aggregator business and plans to submit its final proposal by the end of January 2026. Management views this as a future leading business, with potential to expand its internal payment processing from ₹13,000 crores to ₹70,000 crores. Additionally, IRCTC is developing a unified travel portal to offer comprehensive travel solutions, leveraging AI/ML for enhanced customer experience and cross-selling opportunities.

    04

    Rail Neer Capacity Expansion and Efficiency

    Significant capacity expansion is underway for the Rail Neer segment. The Bilaspur plant, currently non-operational, is expected to restart soon, adding 72,000 bottles per day. Furthermore, IRCTC is enhancing the capacity of its Danapur and Ambernath plants from 1 lakh to 3 lakh bottles. The company also plans to install four more plants across India, with brownfield expansions expected within 12 months and new plants potentially in the next fiscal year, reflecting sustained operational efficiency and strong brand acceptance.

    05

    Tourism Segment Resilience and Diversification

    Despite temporary disruptions from geopolitical factors, the Tourism segment demonstrated strong resilience, achieving a 20.97% YoY revenue growth to ₹150 crores and turning profitable with a 7% EBITDA margin. IRCTC is actively diversifying its tourism offerings, including venturing into MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events. The company recently organized an Indo-ASEAN countries Mart in Bangkok, a project awarded by the Ministry of External Affairs, and aims for a minimum 8% margin from such initiatives.

    06

    Operational Efficiency and Working Capital Management

    IRCTC is focused on cost optimization and operational excellence. The company's strategy emphasizes increasing volume rather than hiking prices to maintain affordability. A key area of focus is reducing high debtor days, currently over 100, primarily from Indian Railways. IRCTC is implementing an automation initiative, linking its HST (Hand Held Terminal) system with the billing process, which is expected to be fully rolled out by the end of the next financial year to expedite bill verification and improve working capital management.

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