IRCTC Dividend Record Date Tomorrow (Feb 20, 2026) – ₹3.50 Interim Payout Announced

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has declared a second interim dividend of ₹3.50 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26. The dividend is calculated on equity shares with a face value of ₹2 each, translating to a 175% payout.

Record Date Fixed as February 20, 2026

The company has fixed Friday, February 20, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for receiving the second interim dividend. Investors whose names appear in the company’s records as of the record date will qualify for the dividend payout.

Typically, shares trade ex-dividend one business day prior to the record date. Investors purchasing shares on or after the ex-date will not be eligible for this dividend.

For example, an investor holding 50 equity shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation will be eligible to receive the second interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share for FY26, provided the shares are held before the ex-date today. 

This means the investor will receive a total dividend payout of ₹175 (50 shares × ₹3.50 per share), which will be credited directly to the registered bank account after the dividend payment date, as per the company’s standard payout process.

Recent Dividend History

IRCTC has maintained a consistent dividend payout track record over recent quarters. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹3.50 with a record date of February 20, 2026. Prior to this, it announced an interim dividend of ₹5.00 with a record date of November 21, 2025, followed by a final dividend of ₹1.00 with a record date of August 22, 2025. 

Earlier, shareholders received an interim dividend of ₹3.00 with a record date of February 20, 2025, and another interim dividend of ₹4.00 with a record date of November 14, 2024, reflecting steady returns to investors.

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Conclusion

IRCTC’s declaration of a ₹3.50 second interim dividend for FY26 reinforces its dividend policy. With February 20, 2026 set as the record date, eligible shareholders stand to benefit from the payout. Shareholders must hold shares in a valid demat account as of the record date to be eligible for the dividend.

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