Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC): IRCTC Share Price Rises 2.12% to Rs 466.85 on 18 September 2026
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
IRCTC Share Price rose 2.12% to Rs 466.85 today. The stock added Rs 9.70, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 36,240 crore. The move makes IRCTC Share Price Today an active market update for investors tracking Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. on NSE and BSE.
IRCTC Share Price moved higher today as Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. closed at Rs 466.85, up 2.12% from the previous close of Rs 457.15. The stock added Rs 9.70 in a session that opened at Rs 457.65, touched a high of Rs 467.15 and a low of Rs 457.45. Market capitalisation was Rs 36,240 crore, placing the move in clear focus for IRCTC Share Price Today watchers.
The supplied data confirms a same-day price rise, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. Even so, IRCTC Stock News remains relevant because the update combines price action, turnover of Rs 4.18 crore and core valuation metrics in one snapshot. In Univest coverage, IRCTC Share Price News is best read through three lenses: the day’s movement, the company’s profitability profile and the sector benchmark. For readers following IRCTC Stock News Today, the key question is not only what changed in price, but how today’s move sits beside the company’s P/E ratio, P/B ratio, ROE, ROCE and travel-services peer set.
IRCTC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 466.85 |
| Previous Close | Rs 457.15 |
| Today's Move | Rs 9.7 (+2.12%) |
| Open | Rs 457.65 |
| High | Rs 467.15 |
| Low | Rs 457.45 |
| Turnover | Rs 4.18 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 36,240 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) rose to Rs 466.85 from the previous close of Rs 457.15, a move of Rs 9.7 or 2.12%. The stock opened at Rs 457.65, reached a high of Rs 467.15, recorded a low of Rs 457.45.
IRCTC Share Price Today shows a straightforward positive session. The stock rose Rs 9.70, or 2.12%, to Rs 466.85 after opening at Rs 457.65. The intraday range stayed tight, with the day’s low at Rs 457.45 and the high at Rs 467.15, keeping price action close to the upper end of the session. The previous close was Rs 457.15, so the stock finished above that reference level.
Turnover of Rs 4.18 crore gives a factual view of the day’s traded value, without implying anything beyond the reported number. For IRCTC Share Price Update searches, today’s session is best described as a measured rise rather than a broad market event. The move also keeps IRCTC among the Stocks in News and Stocks Rising Today on the Indian Stock Market screen, even though the verified data does not assign a cause.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 36,240 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 26.26x |
| P/B Ratio | 7.88x |
| ROE | 34.96% |
| ROCE | 47.5% |
| EPS | Rs 17.41 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 57.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) fundamental metrics show P/E 26.26x, P/B 7.88x, ROE 34.96%, ROCE 47.5%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 36240 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 26.26x, P/B at 7.88x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 34.96% and ROCE of 47.5%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 17.41, book value per share of Rs 57.98, dividend yield of 1.97%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 15.87x, median ROE of 14.96%, median ROCE of 19.59%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Hospitality |
| Industry | Travel Services |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 26.26x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 15.87x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 30.58x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.24x to 152.31x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 7.88x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.78x |
| Company ROE | 34.96% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 14.96% |
| Company ROCE | 47.5% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 19.59% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 36,240 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 81.81 crore |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is classified under sector: Hospitality and industry: Travel Services.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 26.26x, which is above the benchmark median of 15.87x, a difference of +65.47%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a ROE of 34.96%, which is above the benchmark median of 14.96%, a difference of +133.69%. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a ROCE of 47.5%, which is above the benchmark median of 19.59%, a difference of +142.47%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBO Tek Ltd. | TBOTEK | 17,715.55 | 67.51 | 11.26 | 18.34 | 19.59 |
| WATERWAYS LEISURE TOUR L | CORDELIA | 7,833.09 | 152.31 | 11.54 | 92.3 | 74.77 |
| Le Travenues Technology Ltd. | IXIGO | 7,075.01 | 82.57 | 3.51 | 5.56 | 6.67 |
| Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. | THOMASCOOK | 4,800.23 | 22.24 | 2.58 | 12.67 | 21.13 |
| Easy Trip Planners Ltd. | EASEMYTRIP | 2,303.13 | 0 | 2.04 | 16.4 | 21.68 |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 26.26x compared with the displayed peer median of 67.51x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 34.96% compares with a peer median of 16.4% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 47.5% versus the displayed peer median of 21.13%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 36,240 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching IRCTC
- IRCTC Share Price rose 2.12% today to Rs 466.85, with the stock adding Rs 9.70 from the previous close of Rs 457.15.
- The session range was Rs 457.45 to Rs 467.15, keeping IRCTC Share Price close to the day’s high.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 36,240 crore, which is the highest market value in the supplied travel-services peer set.
- IRCTC Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E ratio of 26.26, P/B ratio of 7.88, ROE of 34.96% and ROCE of 47.50%.
- IRCTC Share Price News also sits against a sector benchmark of 24 companies in Hospitality and Travel Services.
About IRCTC
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. operates in the Hospitality sector and the Travel Services industry. The company is best known for its rail-linked catering, tourism and travel-related services, which connect it closely with Indian railway demand flows. As a listed company on NSE and BSE, IRCTC is often followed through IRCTC Share Price, IRCTC Share Price Today, IRCTC Stock News and IRCTC Company News searches.
From a market perspective, the company’s profile is shaped by its size, profitability and valuation ratios rather than by a single day’s move. Revenue, segment mix and further business details are not supplied in this update, so the article stays with confirmed facts from the dataset. For Univest readers, that makes IRCTC Share Price a useful example of how stock performance, company overview and financial analysis can be tracked together without speculation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did IRCTC Share Price rise today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price rose 2.12% to Rs 466.85 today, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The update confirms the price event, open, high, low, turnover and valuation metrics.
What is IRCTC Share Price Today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price Today is Rs 466.85. The stock gained Rs 9.70, or 2.12%, from the previous close of Rs 457.15, and it traded between Rs 457.45 and Rs 467.15 during the session.
What is IRCTC market capitalisation?
Ans. IRCTC’s market capitalisation is Rs 36,240 crore. That makes it the largest company in the supplied travel-services peer set and far above the benchmark median of Rs 81.81 crore. The company operates in the Hospitality sector.
How does IRCTC compare on valuation with peers?
Ans. IRCTC’s P/E ratio of 26.26 is below TBO Tek and Waterways Leisure Tour, but above Thomas Cook. Its P/B ratio of 7.88 is also higher than several peers, showing a premium valuation profile.
What do IRCTC ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. IRCTC reports ROE of 34.96% and ROCE of 47.50%. Both are above the industry median and average in the supplied benchmark, which places the company’s profitability and capital efficiency in strong context.
What are IRCTC EPS and book value?
Ans. IRCTC EPS is Rs 17.41, and book value is Rs 57.98 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value reflects the accounting net worth behind each share.
Does IRCTC pay a dividend?
Ans. Yes, the supplied dividend yield is 1.97%. Dividend yield reflects the historical payout relative to the current price, so it is a useful context metric in IRCTC Share Price analysis.
