Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has achieved an “Excellent” performance rating from the Department of Public Enterprises for the financial year 2024–25, marking its fifth consecutive year of receiving the highest rating since its listing in FY21.
The sustained top-tier rating reflects IRFC’s consistent operational performance, strong governance standards, and disciplined financial management amid evolving business and market conditions. Over the years, the company has demonstrated resilience and adaptability while aligning its strategy with an expanded mandate.
During FY25, IRFC continued to strengthen and diversify its lending portfolio in a calibrated manner, maintaining a clear focus on railway-linked infrastructure financing. The company enhanced efficiency in funding railway projects while extending timely and cost-effective financial support across the broader railway ecosystem and strategically aligned sectors.
IRFC’s mandate spans financing for railways and allied infrastructure, including power generation and transmission, coal and mining, logistics and warehousing, metro rail, ports, and related sectors. The company has remained focused on sustainable growth while adhering to financial prudence and institutional efficiency.
Commenting on the achievement, the Chairman and Managing Director stated that the fifth consecutive “Excellent” rating underscores IRFC’s institutional strength, strategic clarity, and execution capabilities. He noted that under the IRFC 2.0 phase, the company is pursuing selective capital deployment in high-quality assets aligned with its mandate and risk framework.
He also highlighted that IRFC has already achieved its annual sanction guidance of ₹60,000 crore for FY26 by the end of the third quarter, indicating strong momentum and disciplined growth. The company reaffirmed its commitment to improving financing efficiency and supporting national infrastructure development anchored around the railway sector.
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