# IRCTC Q1 profit flat at Rs 330 crore, revenue up 18%

2026-08-12T19:53:53+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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IRCTC reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 330.16 crore for the June quarter, nearly flat from Rs 330.71 crore a year ago. Revenue rose 18.1% year-on-year to Rs 1,369.53 crore, driven by a 33.9% jump in catering revenue, though tourism revenue fell sharply from the March quarter. EBITDA margin slipped to 28.2% from 34% last year, hit by one-time employee costs and input inflation, Livemint and The Hindu Business Line report. The stock closed at Rs 497.50, down 1.38%, and has lost over 60% from its all-time high of Rs 1,318 in May 2024. PL Capital has retained a buy rating on IRCTC with a target price of Rs 706, citing decent growth prospects, a debt-free balance sheet, and healthy return ratios despite the margin dip. The brokerage expects catering and Rail Neer expansion to drive an 11% sales CAGR over FY26-FY28E.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/irctc-q1-results-revenue-rises-18-profit-remains-largely-flat-at-rs-330-crore-11786550554016.html>
- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/irctc-shares-down-nearly-2-after-q1-results-pl-capital-retains-buy/article71344409.ece>

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