Mumbai: Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) announced on Thursday, 15 October 2026, that its profit after tax (PAT) for the half year ended 30 September 2026 rose by 10.31% to ₹3,885.69 crore. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹1.15 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27.
Financial Performance
IRFC reported a total income of ₹16,315.80 crore for the half year ended 30 September 2026, an increase of 22.77% from ₹13,290.15 crore in H1 FY26. For the second quarter of FY27, PAT stood at ₹1,958.48 crore, up 10.21% from ₹1,776.98 crore in Q2 FY26.
Dividend Declaration
The interim dividend of ₹1.15 per equity share of ₹10 each for the financial year 2026-27 will be paid to eligible shareholders. The record date for determining eligibility is Friday, 23 October 2026.
Net Worth and NIM
The company's net worth reached a record ₹60,573.35 crore as on 30 September 2026, compared to ₹56,748.76 crore as on 31 March 2026. The Net Interest Margin (NIM) for the quarter was 1.50% (annualised), according to the company.
NPA and Diversification
IRFC maintained its track record of zero non-performing assets (NPA) during the quarter. The company stated it is scaling up its diversified lending portfolio across railway-linked and allied infrastructure sectors.
Regulatory Framework
The Board approved a policy for the transition to the NBFC Upper Layer Regulatory Framework. The board meeting commenced at 1:50 PM and concluded at 3:10 PM on 15 October 2026.
Management Commentary
Manoj Kumar Dubey, Chairman and Managing Director, IRFC, said the company's financial statements for FY 2025-26 received no comments from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He added that continued railway-centric diversification is yielding dividends, with growing contributions from railway-linked businesses beyond Indian Railways supporting improved margins and PAT.
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