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IRFC ‘Excellent’ DPE Rating: Fifth Straight Year

9 January 20261 min read
ECONOMYIRFC ‘Excellent’DPE Rating: FifthStraight Year9 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

In January 2026, Indian Railways Finance Corporation was awarded the top performance grade by the Department of Public Enterprises for its FY 2024-25 results.

Key facts

  • Company: Indian Railways Finance Corporation (IRFC).
  • Rating body: Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).
  • Grade: ‘Excellent’, the highest rating, for FY 2024-25.
  • Streak: fifth consecutive year of the top grade.
  • The run dates back to its market listing in FY21.

Exam angle

  • Which body rates public enterprises’ performance: DPE.
  • Number of consecutive years at the top grade: five.
  • Listing year referred to: FY21.

Test yourself

1. Which body gave IRFC an 'Excellent' performance rating for FY 2024-25?

The Department of Public Enterprises awarded the rating.

2. For how many consecutive years has IRFC received the 'Excellent' DPE rating?

It was IRFC's fifth consecutive year at the highest rating.

3. IRFC's streak of top DPE ratings goes back to its stock market listing in which financial year?

The streak has run since the listing in FY21.