IRCTC Reports 15.51% Rise in Q3 Net Profit to Rs 395 Crore, Declares Interim Dividend

Strong Financial Performance in Q3 FY26

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Navratna public sector company, has reported a significant financial uplift in its third quarter for the fiscal year 2025-26 (Q3 FY26). The company's consolidated net profit surged by 15.51% year-on-year (YoY), reaching Rs 395 crore for the October-December 2025 period. This marks an increase from Rs 342 crore recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

Revenue Growth and Key Business Drivers

Alongside the robust profit growth, IRCTC's revenue from core operations also demonstrated strong performance, rising by 18% to Rs 1,449 crore during Q3 FY26. This is an increase from Rs 1,224.65 crore in the same period a year ago. The growth was primarily fueled by enhanced performance across its key business segments, which include:

• Catering services
• Internet ticketing
• Rail Neer packaged drinking water
• Tourism

However, the company's total expenses for the October-December quarter also saw an increase, rising by 21% to Rs 1,001 crore, compared to Rs 824 crore in Q3 FY25.

Interim Dividend Declared

In addition to its quarterly results, IRCTC's board of directors announced a second interim dividend for the current financial year. Shareholders will receive Rs 3.50 per equity share of face value Rs 2 each, which translates to 175% for FY 2025-26. The company has set Friday, February 20, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for this dividend.

Market Reaction

Following the announcement of its third-quarter results after market hours on Thursday, February 12, 2026, IRCTC shares closed 1.01% lower at Rs 622 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), compared to the previous closing price of Rs 628.35.