Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited
IRCTC · Consumer Cyclical
About Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC)
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited is a Travel Services company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
IRCTC trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹436.20
- Market Cap
- ₹348.96B
- 52-Week High
- ₹725.00
- 52-Week Low
- ₹435.00
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
₹1,000 Invested in Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC)
How much would ₹1,000 invested in IRCTC be worth today?
What would ₹1,000 invested in IRCTC 1 year ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) in 2025 would be worth ₹619 as of November 2026, representing a -38.1% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in IRCTC 3 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) in 2023 would be worth ₹641 as of November 2026, representing a -35.9% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in IRCTC 5 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) in 2021 would be worth ₹595 as of November 2026, representing a -40.5% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in IRCTC at IPO be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) at IPO would be worth ₹3,163 as of November 2026, representing a +216.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 7+ years (84 months), Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.84% with a median return of +0.05%. The stock had 42 positive months (50%) and 42 negative months (50%). The best month in IRCTC's history was February 2020 with a +44.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -43.6%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +9.3%), and March the weakest (-8.4%).
IRCTC's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2021 with a cumulative return of +117.8%, and the worst was 2022 at -21.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 7 years of trading history, Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has delivered an average annual return of +29.17% with a median return of -10.51%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.76%. The stock posted gains in 3 years (43%) and losses in 4 years (57%).
IRCTC's best year was 2021 with a +189.63% gain, while the worst was 2026 at -35.86%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 2, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. IRCTC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 3 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -35.86% | ₹680.07 | ₹436.20 |
| 2025 | -11.89% | ₹771.87 | ₹680.07 |
| 2024 | -10.51% | ₹862.51 | ₹771.87 |
| 2023 | +40.44% | ₹614.13 | ₹862.51 |
| 2022 | -22.73% | ₹794.79 | ₹614.13 |
| 2021 | +189.63% | ₹274.41 | ₹794.79 |
| 2020 | +55.12% | ₹176.90 | ₹274.41 |
Frequently Asked Questions: IRCTC
What sector is IRCTC in? ▼
IRCTC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Travel Services industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has IRCTC performed historically? ▼
Over 7 years of trading history, IRCTC has posted gains in 3 years (43% of the time). The best year was 2021 with a +189.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in IRCTC? ▼
You can invest in IRCTC through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold IRCTC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026