Railway PSU stocks are likely to remain in focus today as Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and RailTel Corporation of India have set March 13 as the record date for their interim dividend payouts. Investors holding shares on this date will be eligible to receive the dividends announced by the companies.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the dividend details, financial performance, and recent developments for both companies.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation has announced an interim dividend of ₹1.05 per equity share with a face value of ₹10.
March 13 is the record date, meaning shareholders whose names appear in the company’s records on this day will qualify for the dividend payment. This is the second interim dividend declared by the PSU in FY26. Earlier, the company had also distributed ₹1.05 per share in the second quarter.
The company also clarified that the dividend will be paid only through electronic transfer, as it has stopped issuing cheques or dividend warrants.
Recently, the board of Indian Railway Finance Corporation approved a proposal to raise up to ₹70,000 crore in FY27. The company said the fundraising will be carried out depending on market conditions and financing needs.
For the third quarter of FY26, IRFC reported its highest-ever quarterly profit.
However, revenue saw a slight decline.
RailTel Corporation of India has declared an interim dividend of ₹1 per share, which equals 10% of the paid-up share capital.
The record date is also March 13, and only shareholders listed in the company’s records on that day will be eligible for the dividend. The company has stated that the dividend will be paid by March 24.
This is also RailTel’s second interim dividend for the current financial year, as it had paid Re 1 per share in the second quarter as well.
On March 11, RailTel Corporation of India received a ₹115 crore services contract from Power Grid Corporation of India.
According to the company, the project will be executed over the long term and is expected to be completed by September 10, 2034.
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For Q3FY26, RailTel reported mixed results.
However, the company’s revenue saw strong growth.
Both Indian Railway Finance Corporation and RailTel Corporation of India shares have declined more than 10% over the past month.
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Published on: Mar 13, 2026, 12:12 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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