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IRCTC vs IRFC vs RVNL vs RailTel: Which railway stock to buy after Q4 results?

Seema Srivastava, Senior Research Analyst at SMC Global Securities, believes that IRCTC, IRFC, RVNL and RailTel each play a different role in the railway theme, and Q4FY26 results make the trade-offs clearer.

4 min read31 May 2026
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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%.

2 min read29 May 2026
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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.

1 min read27 May 2026
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IRCTC’s sharp underperformance versus Nifty PSE index still hasn’t made valuations cheap enough

IRCTC shares have fallen sharply over the past year, hitting a new low. While valuations look cheaper than historical levels, weak earnings growth and sluggish non-ticketing segments remain concerns.

2 min read13 Mar 2026
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IRCTC makes Aadhaar verification mandatory for advance and Tatkal bookings —what has changed for passengers

IRCTC has mandated Aadhaar verification for online train ticket bookings to benefit genuine passengers and prevent fraud. Only Aadhaar-verified users can book Tatkal and ARP tickets, improving transparency and ticket availability.

1 min read19 Feb 2026
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IRCTC Q3 results: Navratna PSU's net profit jumps 15% YoY to ₹395 crore; ₹3.50/share dividend declared — Details

Navratna PSU IRCTC's consolidated net profits jumped 15% YoY to ₹395 crore in the October to December quarter of FY2025-26. The State-run company also declared a ₹3.50/share dividend issue for shareholders. Check record date, details, and stock price trend here.

2 min read12 Feb 2026
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IRFC, IRCTC to Titagarh Rail: Railway stocks jump as FM Sitharaman announces 7 high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026

Railway stocks rose on February 1 after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven new high-speed rail corridors in the Budget 2026, linking major metros and economic hubs.

1 min read1 Feb 2026
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IRFC, Rail Vikas Nigam to IRCTC: Which railway stocks to buy ahead of Union Budget 2026?

Over the past few years, railways have transitioned from being just a means of public utility to a key pillar of India’s capital expenditure cycle, with sustained policy support, improved project execution, and better financial discipline.

4 min read5 Jan 2026
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RVNL, IRFC, IRCON, IRCTC to RailTel: Why are railway stocks skyrocketing? Explained

Stocks to watch: Railway stocks, including RVNL, IRFC, and IRCON, have surged significantly due to improved market sentiment and pre-Budget expectations

2 min read28 Dec 2025
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RVNL, IRFC to IRCTC: Railway stocks rise up to 12%. Which stock to buy today?

RVNL stood among the biggest gainer as the railway stock rallied 12.30% to ₹388.20 on Friday. Meanwhile, RailTel and IRFC shares surged up to 9% in Friday's trading session.

2 min read26 Dec 2025