Three travel stocks set to ride the summer surge
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Domestic travel stocks are in the limelight amid uncertainty around international travel routes and fuel supply disruptions. Strong summer travel demand, rising disposable incomes, and robust tourism activity are enhancing growth prospects for Indian hotels and online travel companies.Here are three travel stocks to watch: Thomas Cook (India) is a leading omnichannel travel company offering foreign exchange, leisure and corporate travel, and visa services.Founded in 1881, it operates across 28 countries and manages brands like SOTC and Sterling Holidays, providing end-to-end travel solutions with a strong global presence.The company reported revenues of ₹2145 crore vs ₹2061 crore YoY.
Net profit stood at ₹44 crore vs ₹46 crore.Recently, Crisil Ratings has reaffirmed the long-term rating and corporate credit rating (CCR) of Thomas Cook (India) (TCIL) at ‘AA/Stable’, along with its short-term rating at ‘A1+’.The reaffirmation underscores the group’s resilient business model, strong financial profile and consistent operational performance, even amidst a dynamic and evolving global environment. IRCTC is a public sector undertaking under the ministry of railways.
It serves as the professional hospitality, ticketing, and travel arm of Indian Railways.Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. manages catering services on trains and at stations, provides online railway ticketing, and promotes domestic and international tourism through tour packages and budget hotels.
It is responsible for rail-bound tourism in India.The company reported Q3 FY26 revenues of ₹1449 crore, against ₹1224 crore YoY. IRCTC net profit were at ₹394 crore vs ₹341 crore.IRCTC is aiming to grow beyond ticketing.
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