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IRCTC vs RITES vs RVNL: Which railway PSU offers high dividend, mcap and returns?

In this analysis, we compare these three PSU railway stocks across various parameters including dividend payouts, market capitalisation, share prices, and long-term returns to help investors understand which offers the most value.

IRCTC vs RITES vs RVNL

IRCTC vs RITES vs RVNL: Shares of public sector railway companies – IRCTC, RITES, and RVNL – have attracted investors’ attention due to a strong market rally and dividends. Here, we analyse and compare three PSU railway stocks across various parameters, including dividend payouts, market capitalisation, share prices, and long-term returns to help investors understand which offers the most value.

IRCTC vs RITES vs RVNL: Market Cap

Among the three, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) holds the highest market capitalisation. As per NSE data (as of July 6)

RVNL: Rs 81,565.99 crore
IRCTC: Rs 62,500 crore
RITES: Rs 13,649.15 crore

This makes RVNL the largest railway PSU by market cap.

IRCTC vs RITES vs RVNL: Dividend History (2025)

As per the BSE record, RITES has declared a total dividend of Rs 1.90 per share in 2025. IRCTC paid a Rs 3 per share dividend. Meanwhile, RVNL has not announced any dividends so far this year.

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IRCTC vs RITES vs RVNL: Share Price

According to NSE (July 6), share price of IRCTC, RITES and RVNL are Rs 781.25, Rs 284, and Rs 391.20 apiece respectively.

IRCTC vs RITES vs RVNL: Stock Returns (as of July 6)

According to BSE analytics, shares of RITES gave positive returns of 1.75 and 4.40 per cent in the last two weeks respectively. However, in the last year, share prices fell 23.73 per cent. In the past two years, thre years, and five years, shares of the railway PSU firm were up 55.05 per cent, 138.49 per cent, and 117.10 per cent, respectively.

Shares of RVNL fell in the last one week and one month by 0.99 per cent and 8.97 per cent, respectively. In the last one year, shares of the company gave negative returns of 6.54 per cent. However, in the past two years, three years, and five years, shares of the company up 220.91 per cent, 1193.72 per cent, and 1866.58 per cent, respectively, according to BSE analytics.

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IRCTC shares fell in the last one week by 0.58 per cent. According to the BSE analytics, shares of IRCTC climbed 3.21 per cent, 0.45 per cent and 9.36 per cent in the last two weeks, one month and three months, respectively. In the last one year, shares of the company fell 22.38 per cent. However, in the past two years, three years, and five years, shares of the company climbed 24.19 per cent, 35.76 per cent, and 177.89 per cent, respectively.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More