On March 5th, 2025, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp Ltd. or IRCTC Shares see a slight increase in price. This is after recent highs and the Navratna status upgrade. The share prices are up by 1.31% since the opening bell.
Analysts and market experts say that the shift in the company’s share prices could be influenced by factors such as financial results, market sentiment, and broader economic conditions. IRCTC shares opened to the market at Rs. 673.05 and are currently on a 1.3% uptrend compared to the opening bell rates.
IRCTC Share Price in Today’s Market
At 10:10 a.m., IRCTC’s share price is 6812, nearly 1.21% higher than the previous close. And 1.2% higher than its opening rate. According to the reports and estimates on Money Control, the current market capitalization shows 54,608 cores; the UC Limit is 741.20, and the LC Limit is 606.50.
Company Financials
IRCTC disclosed its third-quarter financials on February 11th. The data reported a net profit of Rs. 341.08 crore, a 13.69% increase from ₹299.99 crore in the same period last year. The company’s revenue from operations grew by 9.7% year-on-year to Rs.1,224.65 crore, up from ₹1,115.48 crore.
The IRCTC board announced a second interim dividend of Rs 3 per equity share for the financial year 2024-25. The date for this dividend is set for February 20th, 2025.
Recent News About IRCTC
- In March 2025, the Government of India upgraded IRCTC to ‘Navratna’ status. This upgrade allows IRCTC greater financial autonomy.
- IRCTC is now allowed to invest up to Rs. 1,000 crore without prior government approval.
- IRCTC is the 25th Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) to receive this status.
IRCTC Share Price Target
Analysts on Trendlyne believe that the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation has an average target of 839.50. The consensus estimate speculates an upside of 24.73% from the last price of 673.05.
Should You Buy, Sell, Or Hold?
Analysts on Trendlyne provide mixed suggestions for ‘buy’ and ‘hold.’ Meanwhile, 38% of experts on Money Control suggest buying, another 38% suggest selling, and 13% recommend holding.
Before investing in IRVTC, consider its long-term performance and consult your analyst to make the perfect move.
