Key Development

Mach Travel Solutions Limited announced its empanelment by IRCTC as a Service Provider for Service Management under Category "A" Tourist Packages operated by IRCTC across India.

Empanelment Scope and Services

The empanelment enables the Company to participate in providing backend travel and tourism services across IRCTC-operated tourism products, subject to specific requirements and assignments. These include:

  • Swadesh Darshan and State Special Train tours
  • Charter Coach and Saloon Car Packages
  • Charter Train Tours
  • Customized Tour Packages
  • Rail Tour Packages
  • Holiday Packages

Under the scope of empanelment, Mach Travel Solutions may provide backend travel services including:

  • Accommodation arrangements
  • Transportation management
  • Catering coordination
  • Tour guide and escort services
  • Customer support
  • Destination logistics
  • Other travel-related services across various tourist and pilgrimage destinations in India

Strategic Context and Operational Capabilities

The empanelment aligns with the Company's strategy of expanding its presence across multiple travel segments and strengthening its position as an integrated travel solutions platform serving enterprise, institutional and retail travel requirements.

The Company has developed extensive capabilities in managing travel logistics, destination management, group movements, accommodation planning, transportation services and customer support functions across diverse travel formats. The integrated platform combines operational execution with technology-enabled travel management capabilities.

Management Commentary

Mr. Amit Bhatia, Chairman & Managing Director, commented that:

  • IRCTC has built one of India's most recognised tourism platforms
  • Empanelment reflects Mach's capabilities in travel planning, destination management and large-scale execution
  • Workforce expanded five-fold to over 360 employees as of May 2026 to support growing presence across travel segments
  • Actively strengthening Government & Institutional Projects vertical
  • View this as an important step in pursuing similar empanelment opportunities in the near future
  • Opportunity to contribute to delivery of organised travel experiences while strengthening presence in India's growing tourism ecosystem

Company Background

Mach Travel Solutions Limited is an integrated travel and mobility company providing end-to-end solutions across:

  • Corporate travel
  • MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions)
  • Holidays
  • B2B travel services
  • Government and institutional projects
  • Spiritual tourism
  • Inbound tourism
  • Technology-enabled travel management solutions

The Company has over two decades of experience in managing large-scale travel programmes, conferences, events and institutional mandates across India and international markets.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

The release contains forward-looking statements relating to implementation of strategic initiatives and future business developments. Actual results may differ due to market conditions, macroeconomic factors, regulatory trends, currency movements, competitive pressures, technological developments, and other unknown factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise forward-looking statements.