IRCTC reported subdued performance with revenue growing 4% QoQ and 10% YoY, primarily due to seasonal softness in the catering segment (-5% QoQ) and a flat performance in Rail Neer. Operating margin contracted by 350bps, driven largely by a 230bps decline in internet ticketing margins. However, management remains optimistic about the growth prospects from premium trains like Bharat Gaurav, Maharaja Express, and Tejas Express, as well as expanding non-railway revenue (28% share) and tourism momentum, particularly from religious travel and additional rakes. Furthermore, the RBI approval for a payment aggregator...