IRFC Share Price: Should You Buy It for the Next One Year?

IRFC Share Price: Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), a major railway finance company, has seen a big drop in its stock price in the past year. At one time, IRFC shares were down almost 50% from their all-time high of Rs.229. Currently, the stock is trading at around Rs.124.20, which is 45% lower than its peak.

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Why Are Investors Worried?

Due to this sharp fall, many retail investors who bought IRFC shares at higher prices are stuck. They are now waiting to see if this is a good time to buy or sell.

What Experts Say About IRFC's Future

Market expert and ET NOW Swadesh panellist Rajesh Bhosale shared his view on IRFC. He pointed out that despite the recent drop, the stock has delivered a 400% return from its IPO price of ₹26 (launched in January 2021).

He also noted that IRFC handled the recent market crash better than other stocks. It formed a “higher bottom” on the chart, which is a positive sign.

Expert Advice: Hold for Now

According to Bhosale, IRFC has strong support at Rs.116. He recommends holding the stock for the short term and setting a stop loss at Rs.116.

IRFC Share Price Target for 2025

If the stock bounces back, it may rise to Rs.136. If it stays above Rs.136, the next target could be Rs.155. So for now, the expert advises investors to hold the stock and wait.

IRFC Dividend in 2025

In March 2025, IRFC gave an interim dividend of Rs.0.80 per share. Even though the stock gave a negative return of 15% in the past year, it has gone up over 300% in two years.

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