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Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC): IRFC Share Price rises 3.38% to Rs 80.64 on 30 September 2026

  • September 30, 2026
  • Posted by: Kunal Singla
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IRFC Share Price
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) share price rose to Rs 80.64 today, up 3.38% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,01,934.35 crore.

IRFC Share Price is trading at Rs 80.64, up 3.38% today, with market capitalisation of Rs 1,01,934.35 crore. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. is in focus after a clear same-day price rise, even though according to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. For readers tracking IRFC Share Price Today, the move stands out because it comes with a market value above Rs 1 trillion and a valuation set that can be compared with listed Finance Term Lending peers. In this IRFC Stock News update, the main question is not only why IRFC Share Price is rising today, but also what the numbers say about price action, fundamental context and sector positioning. Investors tracking IRFC Share Price can use the latest Univest figures to frame the move against its benchmark group and keep an eye on the next published company update.

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  • IRFC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
  • Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) Fundamental Analysis
  • Sector and Industry Context
  • Peer Comparison
  • Why Investors Are Watching IRFC
  • About IRFC
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Why is IRFC Share Price rising today?
    • What is the current IRFC Share Price?
    • How much has IRFC Share Price moved today?
    • What is the market capitalisation of IRFC?
    • What does IRFC fundamental analysis show?
    • How does IRFC compare with sector peers?
    • Is IRFC lower-valued than the industry benchmark?
    • What should investors monitor next in IRFC Share Price?
  • Track IRFC Share Price on Univest

IRFC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 80.64
Previous Close Rs 78
Today's Move Rs 2.64 (+3.38%)
Open Rs 78.94
High Rs 80.73
Low Rs 78.34
Market Capitalisation Rs 1,01,934.35 crore
Market Cap Category Large Cap

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) rose to Rs 80.64 from the previous close of Rs 78, a move of Rs 2.64 or 3.38%. The stock opened at Rs 78.94, reached a high of Rs 80.73, recorded a low of Rs 78.34.

IRFC Share Price moved higher in early trade, with the stock last traded at Rs 80.64 after rising Rs 2.64, or 3.38%, from the previous close of Rs 78.00. The price opened at Rs 78.94, touched a high of Rs 80.73 and a low of Rs 78.34, which places IRFC Share Price near the upper end of the day’s range. That pattern shows a firm intraday move without needing any extra explanation beyond the quoted figures. For readers following IRFC Share Price Today, the relevant point is that the stock is trading above the previous close and is being watched as a top gainer in its line of stocks in news. The latest Univest figures place IRFC Share Price firmly in price-rise territory as of 30 September 2026 at 11:52:39 AM IST, with the market cap also reinforcing the scale of the move.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 1,01,934.35 crore
P/E Ratio 14.18x
P/B Ratio 1.74x
ROE 12.81%
ROCE 5.64%
EPS Rs 5.5
Book Value Per Share Rs 44.9
Dividend Yield 2.69%

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) fundamental metrics show P/E 14.18x, P/B 1.74x, ROE 12.81%, ROCE 5.64%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,01,934.35 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 14.18x, P/B at 1.74x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 12.81% and ROCE of 5.64%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 5.5, book value per share of Rs 44.9, dividend yield of 2.69%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 16.24x, median ROE of 9.6%, median ROCE of 8.63%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector Finance
Industry Finance Term Lending
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 14.18x
Benchmark Median P/E 16.24x
Benchmark Average P/E 44x
Benchmark P/E Range 4.12x to 152.81x
Company P/B Ratio 1.74x
Benchmark Median P/B 1.48x
Company ROE 12.81%
Benchmark Median ROE 9.6%
Company ROCE 5.64%
Benchmark Median ROCE 8.63%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 1,01,934.35 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 1,873.41 crore

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance Term Lending industry.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 14.18x, which is below the benchmark median of 16.24x, a difference of -12.68%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a ROE of 12.81%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.6%, a difference of +33.44%. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a ROCE of 5.64%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.63%, a difference of -34.65%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. PFC 1,08,952.86 4.12 0.75 26.84 10.05
REC Ltd. RECLTD 79,918.35 4.82 0.87 20.09 9.71
IFCI Ltd. IFCI 19,011.08 109.62 2.12 4.93 7.56
Tourism Finance Corporation Of India Ltd. TFCILTD 6,477.05 41.74 4.67 9.75 11.13
Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. SATIN 2,583.92 6.39 0.88 12.3 12.15

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 14.18x compared with the displayed peer median of 6.39x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 12.81% compares with a peer median of 12.3% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.64% versus the displayed peer median of 10.05%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,01,934.35 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, only 1 has a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching IRFC

  • IRFC Share Price is up 3.38% today and is trading above the previous close.
  • IRFC Share Price is backed by a market capitalisation of Rs 1,01,934.35 crore.
  • IRFC Share Price has a P/E of 14.18 and P/B of 1.74 for fundamental analysis.
  • IRFC Share Price can be compared with benchmark peers in Finance Term Lending.
  • IRFC Share Price is moving without a confirmed company-specific catalyst in the latest Univest figures.

About IRFC

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. operates in the Finance sector and the Finance Term Lending industry. IRFC Share Price belongs to a company that finances railway-related infrastructure and projects through a lending structure linked to the broader railway ecosystem. The business model matters because IRFC Stock News often reflects a combination of credit metrics, pricing, and the market’s view of the lending franchise rather than only near-term trading moves. For IRFC Share Price Today, the company description is useful because it explains why valuation and return ratios are central to the story. The stock is followed as part of NSE and BSE coverage and is regularly discussed in relation to market capitalisation, company financials and sector analysis. In practical terms, IRFC Share Price represents a large financing name within a specialised lending space, and that is why investors track its share price rise alongside fundamental analysis, industry position and peer comparison.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is IRFC Share Price rising today?

Ans. IRFC Share Price is rising today because it is trading higher by 3.38% at Rs 80.64. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.

What is the current IRFC Share Price?

Ans. IRFC Share Price is trading at Rs 80.64 as of 30 September 2026 at 11:52:39 AM IST. It is higher than the previous close of Rs 78.00 and remains in positive price action.

How much has IRFC Share Price moved today?

Ans. IRFC Share Price has moved up Rs 2.64, or 3.38%, from the previous close. The stock opened at Rs 78.94, touched a high of Rs 80.73 and a low of Rs 78.34 during the move.

What is the market capitalisation of IRFC?

Ans. IRFC has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,01,934.35 crore. That scale is important for IRFC Share Price analysis because it places the company well above the median market cap in its industry benchmark group.

What does IRFC fundamental analysis show?

Ans. IRFC Share Price is supported by a P/E of 14.18, P/B of 1.74, ROE of 12.81%, ROCE of 5.64%, EPS of Rs 5.50 and book value of Rs 44.90. Dividend yield is 2.69%.

How does IRFC compare with sector peers?

Ans. IRFC Share Price has a larger market cap than most listed peers in Finance Term Lending, while its P/E sits below IFCI and TFCILTD but above PFC, REC and Satin. Its ROE is also mid-pack.

Is IRFC lower-valued than the industry benchmark?

Ans. On P/E, IRFC Share Price at 14.18 is below the same-industry median of 16.24. On P/B, it is above the benchmark median of 1.48, so the valuation picture is mixed rather than one-sided.

What should investors monitor next in IRFC Share Price?

Ans. Investors watching IRFC Share Price should monitor the next company update, any fresh financial results, and how the stock continues to compare with its peers on P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE.

Track IRFC Share Price on Univest

Use Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) live share-price page, Univest top gainers screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top-gainers lists and related market analysis.

Investors tracking IRFC Share Price can use Univest to follow live share price movements, valuation ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and broader company insights in one place. IRFC Share Price Today can also be reviewed alongside peer comparisons, sector context and fundamental analysis, which makes the update easier to read than price alone. For IRFC Stock News, Univest keeps the stock detail page organised around the key facts that matter most: current price, daily change, ratios, benchmark context and company overview. If you want a clean view of IRFC Share Price Live and IRFC Share Price Update, Univest provides a practical way to revisit the latest numbers as they change through the market day.



Author: Kunal Singla
Kunal Singla is the Associate Director - Research at Univest, leading quantitative equity research, intraday trading setups, and derivatives strategy. With 4+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he combines rigorous quantitative methods with classical technical analysis to build high-conviction research frameworks for retail and advisory clients. He holds an MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi — one of India's most selective institutions — and has completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), a globally recognised programme covering derivatives pricing, risk modelling, machine learning for finance, and advanced portfolio theory. This combination places him in a small group of Indian analysts with both deep academic training in quantitative methods and SEBI-recognised research credentials. Kunal holds seven SEBI-recognised NISM certifications spanning research, derivatives, portfolio management, and securities operations: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-XXI-A (Portfolio Managers), Series-XVI (Commodity Derivatives), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), and Series-I (Currency Derivatives). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Kunal leads research inputs for Pro Lite, Pro Super, Pro Gold, and Pro Commodity advisory services, alongside publishing intraday stock picks on Univest Blogs.

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