Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) were in focus on Friday after the company reported improved financial performance for the third quarter of FY26.
The stock rose around 1 per cent in early trade to ₹628.70 on the National Stock Exchangecompared with its previous close of ₹622.05.
The railway services provider posted a consolidated net profit of ₹394.33 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 15.6 per cent from ₹341.08 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Revenue from operations also registered solid growth during the period under review, climbing 18 per cent to ₹1,449.47 crore compared with ₹1,224.65 crore a year ago. The uptick reflects stronger performance across the company’s core segments, supporting overall earnings expansion.
Besides the results, the company’s board declared an interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share. It has fixed February 20, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders eligible to receive the payout.
Published on February 13, 2026