IRFC Q3: FY26 Sanctions Guidance Met Early, Record Profit, Margins Improve

• IRFC achieved its FY26 sanctions guidance of ₹60,000 crore within the first nine months of the financial year.
• The company reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹1,802 crore, a 10.5% increase year-on-year.
• Revenue for the quarter decreased by 1.5% to ₹6,661 crore due to a moratorium extension on a project lease agreement.
• Assets under management reached a record ₹4.75 lakh crore, and IRFC maintained its "Zero NPA" status.
• IRFC plans to explore co-financing, refinance rail-linked projects, and expand into metro rail, renewable energy, logistics, and ports.

Why It Matters: IRFC achieved its FY26 sanctions target early, posted record profit, and plans strategic diversification.