Indian Railways

KAVACH 4.0 order win: Concord Control Systems shares surge 4%

Feb 05, 2026, 11:34 AM IST

Concord Control Systems stock rose 4.5% to Rs 2680 today against the previous close of Rs 2564.10. Market cap of the firm rose to Rs 2691.99 crore.

Railways For All, Politics For None: Ashwini Vaishnaw On Fair Budgets And India’s High-Speed Rail

Feb 02, 2026, 06:41 PM IST

In an exclusive conversation with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor of Business Today, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed concerns over regional bias in budget allocations, especially towards opposition-ruled states. Emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Vaishnaw said every state has seen a major jump in railway funding since 2014. He outlined plans for nearly 4,000 km of high-speed rail corridors, noting that India has overcome the learning curve, absorbed advanced Japanese technology, and built strong indigenous capabilities through IITs and Make in India initiatives, with Indian rail technology now being exported globally.

Railway stocks, Budget 2026: Why IRFC, RVNL, IRCTC, Ircon, Titagarh, Jupiter Wagons are in focus today

Feb 01, 2026, 08:34 AM IST

Budget 2026: Analysts and industry players noted that Indian Railways have already utilised over 80 per cent of its Rs 2,52,200 crore capital outlay for FY26 by December 2025.

Union Budget 2026: Railways & the budget - Does funding always go up?

Jan 29, 2026, 03:44 PM IST

The Union Budget each year allocates big numbers to the Railways sector. This one sector is central to the Indian economy and remains one of the most closely watched sectors in every Union Budget

Budget 2026: Railway stocks Kernex, Titagarh, BEML, HBL may benefit from capex push

Jan 28, 2026, 01:39 PM IST

Any increase in safety measures in railways would be positive for Kavach system providers. HBL Engineering, Kernex Microsystems, Siemens and CG Power (GG Tronics) are expected to be key beneficiaries of it.

Big push on infrastructure: Top 10 states by capital outlay over the last five years

Jan 21, 2026, 01:39 PM IST

RBI data shows a strong and steady rise in capital outlay by all states and union territories over the past five years; it increased from Rs 4.14 lakh crore in FY21 to Rs 9.18 lakh crore in FY25.

IRFC Q3 earnings: Net profit reaches record high, check stock reaction

Jan 19, 2026, 03:16 PM IST

IRFC reported a 10.52% rise in Profit After Tax (PAT) at Rs 1,802.19 crore.

Indian Railways eyes FMCG to diversify freight basket and raise revenues

Jan 15, 2026, 05:58 PM IST

With its traditional freight coal, cement, and steel likely to register a modest 5% growth by FY30, Indian Railways is looking at increasing FMCG freight share. An industry meet is scheduled next week to chart out the strategy

JNPT rail link to DFC soon; operational challenges to continue

Jan 14, 2026, 04:27 PM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPT) rail connectivity to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) expected by March 2026. Crew shortage, congestion on feeder routes to impact traffic

Railway tweaks Gati Shakti Cargo terminal policy

Jan 13, 2026, 03:56 PM IST

Indian Railways has revised the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy for increasing private sector participation. Zonal railways hold the implementation key.

Ashwini Vaishnaw Conducts Final Inspection Of India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

Jan 05, 2026, 04:53 PM IST

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a major milestone towards the launch of the country’s first semi-high-speed overnight Vande Bharat service. During the inspection, the Minister reviewed sleeper coaches, modern interiors, seating and berthing arrangements, along with advanced safety and passenger comfort features. He examined automatic doors, the indigenous KAVACH train protection system, enhanced fire safety mechanisms, CCTV surveillance, disinfectant technology and newly designed toilets aimed at improving hygiene and passenger convenience. Railway officials informed him that all trials, testing and certification processes have been successfully completed, and the train is fully ready for operations. The 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, with a capacity of around 823 passengers, will run between Guwahati and Howrah, transforming long-distance overnight rail travel with a design speed of up to 180 kmph. The service will also offer region-specific cuisine, featuring authentic Assamese dishes from Guwahati and traditional Bengali delicacies from Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off the inaugural service later this month, reinforcing Indian Railways’ focus on safety, comfort and indigenous technological innovation.