October 16, 2025

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has served a mixed feast in its September quarter results for 2025. The headline? A juicy 10% rise in net profit! IRFC’s profit soared to ₹1,777 crore from ₹1,613 crore last year’s same period. But the spectacle is not all sweet — total revenue from operations took a slight hit, dropping 8% to ₹6,372 crore compared to ₹6,899 crore a year ago. What’s cooking inside these numbers? The company’s profit after tax in Q2FY26 showed a small flavour boost of 1.7% quarter-on-quarter, edging up from ₹1,746 crore in Q1FY26. However, the topline slumped nearly 8% quarter-on-quarter from ₹6,915 crore in the previous quarter. Clear signal to shareholders: IRFC announced an interim dividend of ₹1.05 per share, to be paid within 30 days of the declaration, with the record date fixed on October 24, 2025. Breaking down the ingredients: - Interest income soared to ₹2,829 crore in Q2FY26, a spicy jump from ₹1,497 crore in Q1FY26 and ₹1,921 crore in Q2FY25. - Lease income cooled off to ₹3,543 crore, down from ₹5,404 crore in Q1FY26 and ₹4,979 crore in Q2FY25. - Expenses trimmed to ₹4,595 crore from ₹5,173 crore in the previous quarter and ₹5,288 crore a year earlier. Markets reacted with a dash of drama. IRFC shares touched an intraday high of ₹128.51 on NSE, up 3.2%, but later settled nearly flat at ₹125.32, just 0.6% above the previous close. This snapshot offers investors a rollercoaster ride: strong profit growth and dividend cheer with cautious eyes on falling revenue. IRFC’s financial rhythms keep investors guessing as the railway PSU steams ahead on its journey.

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