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Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has reported its strongest ever quarterly performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26. With its total income reaching record levels and Profit After Tax (PAT) registering a double-digit growth, the company continues to showcase its robust financial strategy and key role in India’s infrastructure development.
Total Income: ₹6,918.24 crore, the highest ever for a quarter
PAT: ₹1,745.69 crore, up by 10.71% YoY
Net Interest Margin (Annualised): 1.53%, best in three years
Net Worth: ₹54,423.96 crore, highest since inception
Book Value per Share: ₹41.65
As of 22nd July 2025 at 3:30 PM, the Indian Railway Finance Corporation share price was ₹130.70 per share.
In Q1 FY25-26, IRFC posted a total income of ₹6,918.24 crore, compared to ₹6,766.03 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, representing a modest yet significant year-on-year growth. This marks the highest ever quarterly income recorded by the company.
The PAT stood at ₹1,745.69 crore, reflecting a 10.71% increase over ₹1,576.83 crore posted in Q1 FY24-25. This also represents the highest PAT ever achieved in a single quarter by IRFC.
IRFC’s net interest margin, a key indicator of its lending efficiency, improved to 1.53% (annualised)—the best in the past three years—signalling effective interest rate management and optimised cost structures.
The company’s net worth rose to ₹54,423.96 crore, its highest since inception, further strengthening its financial position.
Key Financials (₹ crore) | Q1 FY25-26 | Q1 FY24-25 |
Total Income | 6,918.24 | 6,766.03 |
Profit After Tax (PAT) | 1,745.69 | 1,576.83 |
Net Interest Margin (Annualised) | 1.53% | — |
Net Worth | 54,423.96 | — |
While IRFC’s business model is primarily centred on financing assets for Indian Railways, the performance in Q1 FY25-26 showcased growth across multiple financial indicators without segment-specific revenue disclosures in the report. However, operational efficiency was evident in the following areas:
Cost Efficiency: The company continued to maintain the lowest overhead cost in the sector.
Loan Quality: IRFC reported zero non-performing assets (NPAs), preserving its clean loan book status.
Balance Sheet Strength: The debt-to-equity ratio improved to 7.44, highlighting better leverage management.
These indicators reinforce the organisation’s positioning as a low-risk, high-efficiency financial institution within the public sector.
IRFC’s results not only met but exceeded sector expectations, particularly in areas of profitability and asset quality. The railway financing space, traditionally viewed as a stable yet slow-growth area, has undergone transformation due to increased public investment in rail infrastructure.
IRFC’s PAT growth of 10.71% and record-setting quarterly income underscore its alignment with sectoral priorities. With its Navratna status attained earlier in 2025, the company has gained increased operational and strategic flexibility, an edge that is now visibly translating into financial outperformance.
Its zero-NPA status, coupled with enhanced margins and improved debt-to-equity ratio, sets IRFC apart from other public sector financial institutions.
Commenting on the Q1 results, Mr Manoj Kumar Dubey, Chairman and Managing Director of IRFC, remarked:
"Our performance this quarter reflects the robustness of IRFC's financial strategy and its critical role in advancing the infrastructure goals of Indian Railways. As the sector undergoes unprecedented transformation, we are committed to driving financial innovation and maintaining operational excellence."
On the company's continued financial strength and market approach, he further added:
"We continue to secure the very attractive cost of capital within the ecosystem of NBFC, and true to our ethos, we are sharing this benefit directly with our customers. The competitive edge with very low overhead cost coupled with Zero NPA and stable cash flows sets us apart in the industry, not just in pricing but in creating true partnership."
For a complete overview of all upcoming and past earnings reports, check the Quarterly Results Calendar 2025.
Source: BSE
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