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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is a 'Mini Ratna (Category-I)' Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. It operates four key divisions: travel and tourism, packaged drinking water (Rail Neer), internet ticketing, and catering and hospitality. IRCTC is the sole entity authorized to sell train tickets online and provide catering services for Indian Railways. The company manages 16 operational Rail Neer plants and offers various tourism services, including rail tour packages, hotel bookings, and cruise packages. IRCTC is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange, with the Government of India holding a majority stake. The company provides e-catering services, operates executive lounges, budget hotels, and retiring rooms for railway passengers. IRCTC has received numerous awards for its services and maintains a strong financial performance.
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Company insights, generated from the most recent coverage.
Increased passenger capacity from four-laning drives ticketing and catering revenue.
Railway Ministry's strict enforcement (₹5.13 Cr fines, 6 contract terminations over 3 years) creates a strong deterrent, driving vendors to proactively invest in quality infrastructure like CCTV and FSSAI compliance to avoid debarment.
Ministry facilitates IRCTC's e-Pantry and digital expansion through Catering Policy 2017 provisions and Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, providing infrastructure access and zone-level coordination for scaling services.