IRFC Board to Consider Second Interim Dividend for FY26 on March 9

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has announced that its Board of Directors will meet on Monday, March 9, 2026, to consider the declaration of a second interim dividend for the financial year 2025–26. 

The announcement was made in compliance with SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations.

Record Date Fixed for Shareholder Eligibility

Subject to approval by the Board, the company has set Friday, March 13, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for receiving the proposed interim dividend. Investors holding shares of IRFC as of this date will qualify for the dividend payout, if declared.

The record date plays a crucial role in dividend investing, as only shareholders listed in the company’s records on that day are entitled to receive the dividend benefit.

Previous Dividend Track Record

IRFC has maintained a consistent dividend payout history. Earlier in FY26, the company declared an interim dividend of ₹1.05 per share, with a record date of October 24, 2025. Prior to that, it announced an interim dividend of ₹0.80 per share in March 2025.

What Investors Should Watch?

Market participants will closely monitor the Board’s decision, as dividend announcements often influence short-term stock sentiment. Investors may also track dividend yield expectations and payout consistency while evaluating PSU financial stocks like IRFC.

IRFC Share Price Performance

On February 27, 2026, at 11:04 AM, IRFC share price was trading at ₹102.80, down by 0.42% on the NSE.

Also Read: IRFC Raises JPY-Equivalent USD 400 Million ECB, Marks Second Borrowing In FY 2025–26!

Conclusion

The upcoming Board meeting marks an important event for IRFC shareholders, with the possibility of another interim dividend enhancing total returns for FY26. With the record date already announced, investors should keep an eye on the March 9 decision, which will determine the final payout and reinforce IRFC’s reputation as a steady dividend-paying PSU.

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