IRFC plummets 21% this year but all eyes on board decision on dividend: 4 key factors to watch

The Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) stock is down 21% in 2025 but all eyes are on the board decision on dividend. Investors will be closely watching out for the exact amount of dividend and the record date.

A look at the 4 key factors to watch – IRFC board meeting: Dividend decision today

IRFC’s board of directors is set to meet today, March 17, to consider the declaration of a second interim dividend for the financial year 2024-25.

“This is to inform that meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Monday, 17th March 2025, inter-alia, to consider declaration of Second Interim Dividend to the shareholders of the company for the financial year 2024-25,” said the company in an exchange filing.

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For investors looking to cash in on the dividend, IRFC has set March 21, 2025, as the record date. This means that shareholders holding IRFC shares as of this date will be eligible for the payout. The record date aligns with the T+1 settlement cycle, making it crucial for investors to act accordingly.

IRFC share price trends

Currently, IRFC shares touched an intraday high of Rs 119.32, but the stock has been volatile in recent months. Over the past one month, the share price of IRFC has declined by 3%, while in the last six months, it has dropped by 26%. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis in 2025, IRFC shares have fallen by 21%, and over the past year, the stock has recorded a decline of 12%.

How far is IRFC from its 52-week high and low?

At present, IRFC is trading 47.9% below its 52-week high of R 229. Meanwhile, it remains 10% above its 52-week low of Rs 108.4. IRFC’s market capitalisation currently stands at Rs 1.54 lakh crore.

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