By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025

MC Markets | September 17

Railway Stocks Gain After A Year of Decline; What Lies Ahead?

Railway stocks have bounced back after nearly a year of weakness, with investors betting on the government’s capex push.

Fresh Momentum After a Decline

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Shares of Titagarh Rail, Ircon, Texmaco Rail, RailTel, RVNL, Jupiter Wagons, and IRFC rose 4–13% last week.

Strong Rally in Key Counters

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The Railway Board spent Rs 79,152 crore in April–July FY26; Centre has budgeted Rs 2.6 lakh crore for FY26 railway capex.

Capex Story Fuelling Hopes

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Texmaco Rail, Jupiter Wagons, and RailTel announced fresh contracts worth Rs 452 crore in total, lifting investor confidence.

Order Wins Boost Sentiment

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Experts say the rally looks temporary, with execution risks and stretched valuations still weighing on the sector.

Analysts Remain Cautious

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While Titagarh Rail enjoys 10 “buy” ratings, most others like RailTel, RVNL, and IRFC are dominated by “hold” or “sell” calls.

Brokerage Calls

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RVNL profit slumped 40%, Ircon revenue dipped 22%, and RITES showed flat growth.

Weak Q1 Earnings Raise Red Flags

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Moneycontrol advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

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