Mach Travel Solutions empanelled by IRCTC for tourism services
Mach Travel Solutions Limited has secured empanelment with IRCTC as a Service Provider for Category A Tourist Packages, enabling it to offer backend logistics for various rail tourism products. The company will manage services such as accommodation, transportation, and catering for tours including Swadesh Darshan and Charter Train packages. This move aligns with its strategy to expand its Government & Institutional Projects vertical and leverage its recently expanded workforce of over 360 employees.

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Mach Travel Solutions Limited has been empanelled by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) as a Service Provider for Service Management under Category “A” Tourist Packages. This strategic development enables the company to participate in providing backend travel and tourism services across a broad range of IRCTC-operated products, thereby strengthening its position in the institutional travel segment.
The empanelment, announced on June 15, 2026, allows Mach Conferences & Events to offer services for Swadesh Darshan, State Special Train tours, Charter Coach and Saloon Car Packages, Charter Train Tours, Customized Tour Packages, Rail Tour Packages and Holiday Packages. The scope of work includes accommodation arrangements, transportation management, catering coordination, tour guide and escort services, customer support, and destination logistics.
Amit Bhatia, Chairman & Managing Director of Mach Travel Solutions Limited, highlighted the significance of this development. He stated that the empanelment reflects the capabilities the company has developed in travel planning, destination management, and large-scale execution. Over the past year, the company has expanded its workforce five-fold to over 360 employees as of May 2026 to support its growing presence across multiple travel segments.
The company is actively strengthening its Government & Institutional Projects vertical and views this empanelment as an important step in that journey. Management believes that its experience in managing complex travel requirements, combined with an expanding operational footprint across India, will support its participation in tourism and travel opportunities across multiple customer segments.
Mach Travel Solutions Limited provides end-to-end solutions across corporate travel, MICE, holidays, B2B travel services, government and institutional projects, spiritual tourism, inbound tourism and technology-enabled travel management solutions. With over two decades of experience, the company has established capabilities in managing large-scale travel programmes, conferences, events and institutional mandates across India and international markets.
| Service Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Tour Packages | Swadesh Darshan, State Special Train tours, Rail Tour Packages, Holiday Packages |
| Charter Services | Charter Coach, Saloon Car Packages, Charter Train Tours |
| Backend Services | Accommodation, transportation, catering, tour guides, customer support, logistics |
What is the expected timeline for Mach Travel Solutions to begin generating revenue from the IRCTC empanelment?
How will the recent five-fold workforce expansion impact the company's operational margins in the short term?
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