On March 4th 2025, the Indian Railway Finance Corporation experienced a surge of 4% in today after the announcement of Navratna status from Miniratna Indian Government. Navratna status is awarded to public sector undertakings (PSU) that show exceptional financial and market performance.
This status upgrade establishes their value and allows them to expand their financial powers. Now, IRFC is permitted to invest up to Rs. 1000 crores without prior approval from the government. IRFC’s share pended to the market at Rs. 111.20 and is currently up by 3% compared to the opening bell rates.
IRFC Share Price in Today’s Market
At 11 a.m., IRFC’s share price is 115.15, nearly 3.5% higher than the previous close. And 3% higher than its opening rate. According to the reports and estimates on Money Control, the current market capitalization shows 150,327 cores; the UC Limit is 122.24, and the LC Limit is 100.01.
Company Financials
IRFC released its Q3 financial statements on January 20th and reported a net profit of Rs. 1,630.66 crore, which marks 1.98% increase from Rs. 1,598.93 crore in the same period the previous year. The company recorded a 0.4% increase in revenue- Rs. 6,763.43 crore, against Rs. 6,736.57 crore in Q3 FY24.
Recent News About IRFC
- On March 3rd 2025, IRFC’s Maniratna status was upgraded to ‘Navratna’, enhancing its financial autonomy and operational flexibility.
- IRFCS is now free to form alliances and independently create subsidiaries and joint ventures.
IRFC Share Price Target
Analysts’ projections of the target vary. The median target is speculated to be Rs. 50.00, with both high and low estimates at Rs. 50.00. The average 1-Year Target is estimated to be Rs. 51.00, ranging from ₹50.50 to ₹52.50.
Should You Buy, Sell, Or Hold?
As the shares have seen a more than 50% decline in the market, 100% of analysts and experts on Money Control support selling. Also according to Consensus
But, before investing in IRFC, consider its long-term performance and consult your analyst to make the perfect move.