Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. The board approved these results in the meeting on November 12, 2025, also declaring an interim dividend of ₹5 per share (250%) for FY 2025-26. The company showed significant revenue and profit increases compared to both the previous quarter and the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

In detail, for Q2 FY 2025-26, IRCTC reported standalone revenue of ₹1,542.71 crore and a profit before tax of ₹309.88 crore. This reflects a growth from the previous quarter (Q1 FY 2025-26) standalone revenue of ₹1,379.30 crore and profit before tax of ₹261.45 crore, registering a QoQ revenue growth of approximately 11.8% and a profit increase of 18.5%. Compared to Q2 FY 2024-25, revenue increased from ₹1,276.44 crore (20.9% YoY growth) and profit before tax from ₹252.19 crore (22.8% YoY growth). Consolidated results also demonstrated similar growth trends.

IRCTC is a Navratna government enterprise focused on railway catering, tourism, and internet ticketing services in India. It operates catering services on Indian Railways’ trains and stations, manages Rail Neer bottled water plants, and runs tourism ventures including package tours and hotel accommodations. The firm continues to innovate in catering and digital services, recently enhancing its internet ticketing platform and expanding tourism offerings. Notable recent developments in 2025 include the final favorable Supreme Court ruling in November on arbitration matters related to catering contracts and ongoing measures to optimize operational costs aligned with the Ministry of Railways.

Financially, IRCTC has shown consistent performance growth this year, supported by strong operational execution. The interim dividend declaration reflects confidence in sustained profitability. Industry-renowned investors have shown interest given its strategic government linkage and diversified service portfolio. The company’s sound financials are supported by a growing user base of railway passengers and expanding ancillary tourism business.

This quarterly report from IRCTC signals robust financial health and operational efficiency, maintaining its leading role in Indian railway catering and tourism sectors while delivering value to shareholders through growth and dividends.