The Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) has declared an interim dividend of ₹1.05 per equity share for FY26 and fixed October 24, 2025, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility. The dividend will be credited to shareholders’ accounts or dispatched via warrants within 30 days from the declaration date, as per the company’s exchange filing.
Dividend Record Date and Eligibility Explained
IRFC’s record date of October 24, 2025, signifies that October 23 was the last trading day to buy shares and qualify for the interim dividend. Investors purchasing IRFC shares on or after the record date will not be eligible for the dividend due to the T+1 settlement cycle, which determines ownership based on trade settlement timelines.
Strong Financial Performance in Q2FY26
IRFC reported robust financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, supported by effective liability management and stable asset quality.
- Total income for Q2FY26 stood at ₹6,371.91 crore, while H1FY26 income reached ₹13,290.15 crore.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) for the half year rose 10.45% year-on-year to ₹3,522.67 crore, compared to ₹3,189.47 crore a year earlier.
The company also highlighted significant operational growth, sanctioning and executing new business agreements worth ₹3,45,382 crore during the half year. These projects span across railway-linked sectors, including renewable power generation, energy transmission, coal mining, and industrial infrastructure — a remarkable jump from ₹5,250 crore in the previous fiscal year.
Summary:
IRFC has declared an interim dividend of ₹1.05 per share, with October 24, 2025, as the record date for eligibility. The announcement comes amid a strong Q2FY26 performance, as IRFC reported over 10% profit growth and expanded its business portfolio across multiple railway-linked infrastructure and renewable energy projects, reinforcing its pivotal role in India’s transport financing ecosystem.
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