IRCTC's new Navratna status could be just the ticket for investors
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IRCTC's new Navratna status could be just the ticket for investors

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On 3 March, the Indian government announced that the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation had been awarded ‘Navratna’ status, marking a defining moment in the company’s already remarkable journey. A milestone in India's public sector evolution IRCTC’s elevation to Navratna status is a testament to its financial strength, operational efficiency and strategic importance within the public sector. The government recently launched a ‘super app’ to consolidate various railway services, but IRCTC executives have reassured investors that the company will retain control over convenience fee collections, ensuring its continued dominance in this space. Catering & hospitality: Serving millions on the move Beyond ticketing, IRCTC plays a crucial role in providing catering and hospitality services across India’s vast railway network. With a solid financial foundation, a dominant market position, and newfound autonomy, IRCTC is well-positioned to become not just a leader in railway services but a true global player in the travel and tourism industry.

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India’s travel rush has a clear winner—and it’s not airlines
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s travel rush has a clear winner—and it’s not airlines

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Sixty-two crore and counting! Hotels, airlines, and travel aggregators may seem like obvious choices, but each comes with its own risks—capital-intensive hotels face supply challenges, airlines struggle with high investments, and travel aggregators battle fierce competition. Amid these challenges, one company stands out with a near-monopoly in this space—IRCTC, the undisputed leader in India’s railway tourism and ticketing sector. The …

IRCTC launches new super App: A game changer for railway passengers
3 months, 1 week ago

IRCTC launches new super App: A game changer for railway passengers

India Today  

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched a new app aimed at simplifying train travel in India. This new IRCTC Super App is set to revolutionise the way passengers book tickets, check PNR status, and manage their railway travel. Whether you're booking a train ticket, checking PNR status, ordering food, or even planning your entire trip, the IRCTC …

Indian Railways to Launch Super App by December 2024: A Game Changer for Travel
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Railways to Launch Super App by December 2024: A Game Changer for Travel

India Today  

Indian Railways is set to launch a super app by the end of December 2024, aiming to revolutionise the travel experience. The app will integrate multiple services under one roof, making travel more convenient and efficient for millions of passengers across the country. Key features include seamless ticket booking, platform passes for easy access, food delivery services, and real-time train …

IRCTC to Launch 'Super' Mobile App for Seamless Passenger Services
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

IRCTC to Launch 'Super' Mobile App for Seamless Passenger Services

Hindustan Times  

Indian Railways is planning to launch a comprehensive mobile application that will serve as a single platform for passenger services. The app will integrate with IRCTC's ticketing system and provide various services such as booking tickets, purchasing platform passes, checking schedules, and managing other passenger-related tasks.

World Tourism Day: IRCTC offers zero convenience fees on air travel for 3 days
1 year, 5 months ago

World Tourism Day: IRCTC offers zero convenience fees on air travel for 3 days

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Looking to save that extra money while booking flight tickets? As per the press release, the offer is for customers who are looking to book international or domestic flight tickets on the IRCTC website between 25-27 September. As per the press relase, IRCTC said that, “it will not be charging any convenience fees to the customers booking international as well …

Optimism on non-ticketing revenues boost IRCTC’s stock
3 years, 6 months ago

Optimism on non-ticketing revenues boost IRCTC’s stock

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Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. have zipped like a bullet train post the downtick during the second wave of the pandemic. Some of the optimism also stems from the fact that tourist trains, such as Tejas Express, are On the fast track Another segment that is expected to see improved operations is Rail Neer, its water bottling …

IRCTC launches its online bus booking services
4 years, 1 month ago

IRCTC launches its online bus booking services

India TV News  

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited has launched its online bus booking services that went live for the service of the nation on January 29, informed IRCTC on Friday. "In a recent development for providing a more holistic travel experience to the customers, IRCTC that is already in the business of online rail and flight tickets booking launched …

IRCTC Overhauls Site With AI Recommendations, Meal Booking and More: All New Features
4 years, 2 months ago

IRCTC Overhauls Site With AI Recommendations, Meal Booking and More: All New Features

News 18  

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, better known as IRCTC, has announced the introduction of an all new website and interface that claims to drastically improve the overall usage experience. Announced by union railway minister Piyush Goyal earlier today, the new IRCTC website and app will include a largely similar layout to retain familiarity, but improve numerous aspects of the …

Indian Railways to enhance IRCTC’s e-ticketing website for ease of booking
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian Railways to enhance IRCTC’s e-ticketing website for ease of booking

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation e-ticketing website will have all the features for ease of booking by the passengers. The Indian Railways is working to enhance user personalisation and facilitation of their e-ticketing website, along with enhanced features and simple design, the official press release said. IRCTC ticketing website of …

Booking railway tickets becomes easier as RailYatri integrates with IRCTC
5 years, 8 months ago

Booking railway tickets becomes easier as RailYatri integrates with IRCTC

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New Delhi: Popular e-ticketing website and app, RailYatri, has now been authorised by the IRCTC to continue its ticket booking services, months after the Delhi High Court termed the services "unauthorised". Dismissing the writ petitions filed by Stelling Technologies, which owns and manages the mobile application, the court said on a "deeper consideration of the methodology evolved by M/s Stelling, …

RailYatri authorised by IRCTC to continue its ticket booking services
5 years, 8 months ago

RailYatri authorised by IRCTC to continue its ticket booking services

India TV News  

Popular e-ticketing website, RailYatri, has now been authorised by the IRCTC to continue its ticket booking services, months after the Delhi High Court termed the services "unauthorised". The court had in April this year ruled that the businesses and operation of the website and mobile application RailYatri were unauthorised and impermissible after IRCTC filed a complaint with Deputy Commissioner of …

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