Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd Share Price

IRCTC

Why IRCTC became almost half from its peak IRCTC touched an all-time high of around ₹1,279 in October 2021 and was around ₹517 in June 2026, a decline of roughly 60% from the peak. It has subsequently traded near the ₹500 area. 1. The biggest issue was extremely high valuation after the 2020–21 railway-stock rally. IRCTC was valued as a unique railway monopoly with very high margins, especially in internet ticketing. Investors were willing to pay a huge premium for future growth. Once earnings growth moderated, that premium started disappearing. This is a classic P/E de-rating story rather than simply a business-collapse story. 2. Internet-ticketing growth has slowed dramatically. This is particularly important because internet ticketing is IRCTC's highest-margin business. In Q1 FY27, internet-ticketing revenue was only about ₹361 crore, up just 0.6% YoY, while catering revenue increased almost 34%. So IRCTC is growing, but increasingly through catering, which has lower margins than the extremely profitable ticketing business. 3. Revenue is growing faster than profit—but profit growth is weak. FY26 total income increased 11.7% to ₹5,475 crore, while PAT increased only 6% to ₹1,393 crore. And in Q1 FY27, revenue jumped 18.1% to ₹1,369.5 crore, but PAT was almost flat at ₹330.2 crore versus ₹330.7 crore a year earlier. That tells the market that costs and margins are becoming more important than headline revenue growth. 4. Catering has become the main growth engine—but it is lower margin. Q1 FY27 catering revenue rose to approximately ₹732 crore from ₹547 crore, while internet-ticketing revenue was nearly flat. This change in revenue mix is important: the company can report strong sales growth without generating proportionate profit growth.

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IRCTC

The ₹450–₹480 zone appears to be a strong support area based on the rising trendline. The stock has repeatedly taken support near this zone, making it an important level to watch; as long as the trendline holds, a bounce or reversal can be considered, while a decisive breakdown below ₹450 could weaken the setup.

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Hindustan Copper Ltd reported a stellar Q1 FY27 performance

Hindustan Copper Ltd reported a stellar Q1 FY27 performance with net profit surging 162% YoY to ₹352 crore and revenue up 81% to ₹936.5 crore, driven by strong global copper prices and mine expansion progress. The stock traded around ₹572 on 17 August 2026, gaining 8% intraday amid bullish sentiment. 📊 Q1 FY27 Financial Highlights Metric Q1 FY27 (June 2026) YoY Change Key Insights Revenue from Operations ₹ 936.50 crore +81% Boosted by higher copper prices and volume Profit Before Tax (PBT) ₹ 471.77 crore +163% Strong operational leverage Profit After Tax (PAT) ₹ 352.61 crore +162% Record quarterly profit EBITDA ₹ 507.5 crore +139% Margin expanded to 54% from 41% EPS ₹ 3.64 vs ₹ 1.39 last year +162% Reflects improved profitability 🏭 Operational & Strategic Updates Mine Expansion Plan: Targeting 12.2 MTPA ore production by 2030, up from 4.21 MTPA in FY26. Capex Roadmap: ₹ 7,188.9 crore planned over five years (₹ 450 crore FY27 → ₹ 2,227 crore FY29). New Projects: Reopening Jharkhand mines; new acquisitions in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh; exploration in Chile. Global Copper Prices: Crossed USD 14,000/MT, highest since January 2026, supporting profitability. 💹 Stock Performance (17 Aug 2026) Exchange Price Change Volume Trend BSE ₹ 572.50 +8.25% 1.95 million Bullish NSE ₹ 572.65 +8.24% 29.33 million Bullish 52‑Week Range ₹ 226.25 – ₹ 759.20 — — Strong recovery from lows Analysts note short‑term volatility due to profit‑booking but maintain a positive medium‑term outlook as copper demand rises with renewable energy and EV growth. 🏛️ Government Disinvestment Plans The Finance Ministry is preparing a 5% Offer for Sale (OFS) in Hindustan Copper during FY27, alongside Hindustan Zinc, MDL, and IRCTC. Merchant bankers have been appointed; launch timing depends on market conditions.

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IRCTC Targets 10% Catering Growth in FY27, Bets on Spiritual Tourism

Research Analyst: UJVIN NEVATIA (PROPRIETOR: NEVAT INVESTMENTS) | SEBI Registration No.: INH100009628

expects its catering business to grow by around 10% in FY27, supported by rising passenger traffic and expansion of its food service operations. The company is also witnessing strong momentum in spiritual tourism, which it expects to become a key growth driver for its tourism segment. IRCTC plans to strengthen its non-fare revenue streams by expanding catering services, tourism offerings, and value-added businesses beyond ticketing. The company highlighted increasing demand for pilgrimage packages and religious tourism, driven by improved connectivity and growing interest in spiritual travel across the country. Management believes this trend will support sustained growth in its tourism business while complementing its core railway catering operations. Industry & Economic Impact: The company's outlook reflects the growing importance of spiritual tourism in India's travel and hospitality sector. Rising demand for pilgrimage travel is creating opportunities for tourism operators, hotels, transport providers, and catering businesses, while supporting the development of tourism infrastructure. From an economic perspective, growth in spiritual tourism boosts local economies by generating employment, increasing spending on hospitality and transportation, and promoting regional development. Expansion of catering and tourism services also supports the broader railway ecosystem and contributes to India's domestic tourism industry. Source: NDTV Profit No Recommendations

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Missed the !LIC OFS? Here’s the Next OFS Watchlist — 4 PSU Stocks Could Be Next

The government's disinvestment story is not over. After the recent LIC stake sale, the government is reportedly preparing another round of Offer for Sale (OFS) in FY27. And this time, four well-known PSU names are reportedly on the radar:

!Hindustan Copper !Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders !IRCTC According to recent reports, the government has already started preparations for these potential stake sales, including the appointment of merchant bankers. ------>What Could Be the OFS Size? The reported preliminary plan is: Company Reported Stake Sale Hindustan Zinc ~1.5% Hindustan Copper ~5% Mazagon Dock ~5% IRCTC ~5% @@What Happens to Stocks During an OFS? This is important. An OFS doesn't automatically mean the company's fundamentals have become weak. But investors usually watch: OFS Floor Price → Discount/Premium → Demand → Additional Share Supply If the OFS is offered at a meaningful discount to the prevailing market price, the stock can face short-term pressure. But if the business fundamentals remain strong, such corrections can also attract investors looking for a better entry point. -------->Bottom Line Missed the LIC OFS? Don't ignore the next list. The government could potentially bring OFS transactions in: !Hindustan Zinc | !Hindustan Copper | !Mazagon Dock | !IRCTC The reported plans are still subject to timing, market conditions and final government decisions. But one thing is clear: FY27 could see more PSU stake sales — and these four stocks are now on the OFS radar

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IRCTC – Earnings / Railway Watch

Important Levels: Support: ₹500 – ₹490 Resistance: ₹530 – ₹545 Structure: Base formation with earnings as the immediate catalyst Business: India's leading railway-ticketing and catering platform. Key businesses include internet ticketing, catering, tourism and Rail Neer. Earnings / Trigger: IRCTC is scheduled to announce Q1 FY27 results today. Investors are watching ticketing volumes, catering performance, margins and management's FY27 outlook. Verdict: 👉 Key railway-sector stock to watch 👉 Earnings and management commentary could determine the next major move

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