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 2026The 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 2026IRCTC 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 2026IRCTC 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 2026IRCTC 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 2026Navratna 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 2026Railway 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 2026Over 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 2026Stocks 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 2025RVNL 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.
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