Government to Sell Stake in IRFC: Know Details


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary :

 

IRFC Ltd share price fell over 5% on June 24 after the Government of India announced an Offer for Sale (OFS). The government plans to sell up to a 2% stake and has set a floor price of ₹91 per share, which is below the previous closing price.

IRFC

IRFC share price came under pressure on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The stock fell more than 5% in early trade after the Government of India announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) in the company.

Government To Sell Up To 2% Stake

The President of India, acting through the Ministry of Railways, is the promoter of IRFC Ltd.

Under the OFS, the government plans to sell up to 13.06 crore shares, which represents 1% of the company's total equity share capital. The sale will open for non-retail investors on June 24, 2026.

Additionally, there is another 13.06 crore shares that can be sold by the government. In this case, the total stake sale will increase to 2%. Subscription to the OFS will be open to retail investors on June 25, 2026.

Floor Price Set at Discount

The government has set the floor price at ₹91 per share. It is about 7.8% lower than the previous closing price of ₹98.69 on Tuesday. 

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Updated - 24 June 2026
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Why Investors Are Watching Closely

As of March 2026, the Government of India holds more than 84% stake in IRFC Ltd. As per SEBI's Minimum Public Shareholding norms, promoter holding needs to be brought down to 75%.

Because of this, investors expect more stake sales in the coming years.

About IRFC Ltd

IRFC Ltd is registered with the Reserve Bank of India as a systemically important NBFC-IFC. The company is largely owned by the Government of India through the Ministry of Railways. IRFC Ltd serves as the dedicated borrowing arm of Indian Railways and helps fund railway projects and asset purchases across the country.

IRFC Ltd Share Price Performance

IRFC Ltd share price was trading at ₹93.40 at around 9:55 AM, a fall of ₹5.27 or 5.34% from Tuesday's closing price of ₹98.69.

IRFC Ltd share price has also remained under pressure in recent months. The stock has declined 4.37% over the past one month. On a year-to-date basis, it is down 25.35%.

Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), BSE, NSE

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 24 Jun 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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