IRFC Share Price in Focus; Announces Interim Dividend Record Date of October 23, 2026

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) has fixed October 23, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders eligible for the proposed interim dividend for financial year 2026-27. The company disclosed the date in a stock exchange filing dated October 7, 2026. 

The record date will apply if the interim dividend is approved by the Board. IRFC has scheduled a Board meeting on October 15, 2026, to consider the dividend along with its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026. 

Board Meeting on October 15, 2026 

The Board will consider the unaudited financial results for the quarter, and half year ended September 30, 2026. The agenda also includes the cash flow statement and statement of assets and liabilities. 

The proposed interim dividend for financial year 2026-27 will also be considered. Shareholders on the company’s records as on October 23 will be eligible if the dividend is declared. 

Trading Window Closed  

IRFC said its trading window has remained closed since October 1, 2026, under its policy based on the SEBI Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations, 2015. 

Tax Details for Shareholders  

IRFC said dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders and tax will be deducted at source at rates prescribed under the Income Tax Act, 2025. 

Shareholders holding shares in dematerialised form have been asked to update their tax residential status and PAN through their depository participants. Physical shareholders must submit the required details to Beetal Financial & Computer Services Pvt Ltd by October 23, 2026. 

TDS Requests  

Requests for tax deduction at lower rates will not be accepted after October 23, 2026. If tax is deducted at a higher rate because required details are unavailable, shareholders can claim a refund while filing their income tax return.  

TDS credit will be available through Form 168 on the Income Tax Portal. 

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Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) Share Price Performance  

As of October 8, 2026, 11:05 am, IRFC share price was trading at ₹75.55, a 0.79% decrease from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

IRFC has set October 23, 2026, as the record date for the proposed interim dividend. The Board will consider the dividend on October 15 along with the September quarter and half-year financial results. 

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