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IRCTC Reveals 28% Of Online Railway Ticket Bookings Come Through Paytm, MakeMyTrip, ixigo And Other Third-Party Platforms
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points These platforms, including Paytm, account for a substantial share of bookings. Online railway ticket bookings show a significant portion coming from third-party platforms.
Online railway ticket bookings show a significant portion coming from third-party platforms. These platforms, including Paytm, account for a substantial share of bookings. The breakdown of online bookings reveals that most tickets are booked through a mobile app or website. A smaller percentage comes from government arrangements.
Further details on the distribution of online railway ticket bookings are available. The share of third-party platforms is notable, with several companies involved in this process.
The information provides insight into the online railway ticket booking landscape, with various channels used by customers to book their tickets.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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