Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is an Indian public sector undertaking[3] engaged in raising financial resources for expansion and running through capital markets and other borrowings.[4][5] The Government of India owns a majority stake in the company, while the Ministry of Railways has administrative control.[6]
History
IRFC was founded on 12 December 1986.[1] It started borrowing from the market in 1987–88.
IRFC raises money through financial bonds and from banks and financial institutions.[8][9]
Board of directors
IRFC's Board of Directors includes Uma Ranade as Chairman and Managing Director, Shelly Verma as Director (Finance), Baldeo Purushartha as Nominee Director, Vallabhbhai Maneklal Patel as Non-Official Independent Director, and Sheela Pandit as Non-Official Independent Director.[10][11]
See also
Rail Vikas Nigam, involved in building rail infrastructure required by the Indian railways.