IRFC shares price reached ₹127.96 amid market volatility, driven by renewed dividend buzz and institutional interest. With strong fundamentals and recent legal tailwinds, can this PSU stock break past key resistance? Here's a deeper look into price trends, trading data, and what’s fueling investor sentiment in April 2025.
The Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) stock as of 11:59 am on April 29, 2025, gained 0.62% from its last close of ₹127.17. The uptrend reflects cautious optimism among investors. The slight rise comes after a phase of growing market sensitivity due to both home-grown and international uncertainties.
IRFC started trading at ₹128.59 and had intraday movements of as low as ₹127.29 and a high of ₹129.50. With more than 9 million shares trading and a value traded of ₹11,571.53 lakh, the stock attracted strong interest.
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) at ₹128.37 signals ongoing trading close to the present levels. The beta of 1.41 for the stock indicates above-average volatility. The market cap of ₹167,263 crore solidifies IRFC's position as a leader in financial services, especially railway financing.
The IRFC share price chart as of 12.01 AM on April 29, 2025, shows a rise of 0.50%:
One of the main reasons for the recent surge is the declaration of IRFC's second interim dividend of ₹0.80 per share for FY 2024-25. The stock appreciated by 2.57% on April 8, 2025, immediately after the announcement. Likewise, after a board meeting on March 17, the share price appreciated by almost 0.9%, showing enhanced buying interest.
Dividend announcements usually invite accumulation by retail and institutional investors. IRFC, as a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), has a reputation for stable returns. The dividend yield of around 1.27% at a share price of ₹118.23 adds to its appeal to income-oriented portfolios.
IRFC's trailing PE ratio is 25.60, much higher than the industry average of 13.46. Thus, it shows investor readiness to pay a premium for its stable earnings. The P/B ratio of 3.26 also shows good market valuation.
Its EPS for the last twelve months is ₹5.00, while its book value per share is ₹39.38. Despite trading lower than its 52-week high of ₹229.00, the fundamentals of the stock are sound. Its 52-week low is ₹108.04. Today's circuit limits are ₹139.88 (higher) and ₹114.45 (lower.
IRFC's 20-day average trading volume of 31.4 million shares is significantly more than today's levels. The difference points to a possible consolidation phase. The average delivery percentage during the period is 17.56%, reflecting speculative trading activity.
Technically, the interim dividend has given a short-term bullish breakout, with resistance around ₹130. This also led to higher institutional buying, as dividend-paying PSU stocks are considered to provide safe haven in uncertain market phases.
Investor mood was also given a boost by positive legal progress. Recently, the Madras High Court order set aside a major GST claim against IRFC. It took away investor fears and boosted confidence.
IRFC's share price today captures a blend of good financial fundamentals, favorable dividend-related sentiment, and beneficial legal and policy developments. Short-term volatility may persist. However, the strategic role of the company in infrastructure financing shows its long-term growth potential.