IRFC Sanctions ₹12,640 Crore Loan to CSPGCL and ₹3,388.51 Crore to PVUNL

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has announced two major funding initiatives to support critical infrastructure projects with direct linkages to the Indian Railways network.

IRFC Approves ₹12,640 Crore Term Loan for CSPGCL’s Thermal Power Project

IRFC sanctioned a ₹12,640 crore term loan to Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) for its 2x660 MW supercritical thermal power project at Korba West. The agreement was signed in Raipur between IRFC and CSPGCL officials. 

CSPGCL, a Government of Chhattisgarh entity, currently operates over 2,600 MW of installed capacity and supplies power to Indian Railways, among others.

IRFC Extends ₹3,388.51 Crore Support to PVUNL’s Coal Block Development

A day later, on September 27, 2025, IRFC extended ₹3,388.51 crore in loan assistance to Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a joint venture between NTPC (74%) and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) (26%). 

The funds will develop the Banhardih coal block in Jharkhand, which holds around 956 million tonnes of reserves and will supply coal via Indian Railways for PVUNL’s 4,000 MW thermal power project.

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Strategic Expansion Under Navratna Mandate

Since its establishment in 1986, IRFC has evolved from a railway-focused financier to a diversified infrastructure lender. With Navratna status, it now supports projects in power, mining, coal, warehousing, and logistics, all with forward or backward linkages to railways. IRFC maintains a zero-NPA portfolio, reinforcing its strong asset quality.

IRFC Share Price Performance

On September 29, 2025, Indian Railway Finance Corporation share price opened at ₹123.13 on NSE, above the previous close of ₹121.91. During the day, it surged to ₹124.60 and dipped to ₹122.50. The stock is trading at ₹123.90 as of 2:56 PM. The stock registered a moderate gain of 1.63%.

Over the past week, it has declined by 2.66%, over the past month, it has moved up by 2.79%, and over the past 3 months, it has declined by 12.57%.

Conclusion

IRFC’s recent loan sanctions of ₹12,640 crore to CSPGCL and ₹3,388.51 crore to PVUNL underscore its strategic role in financing rail-linked national infrastructure. Both projects enhance energy security and align with India’s developmental priorities while leveraging the Indian Railways network.

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