Market expert Raja Venkatraman identifies top infrastructure stocks poised to benefit from sustained government spending on roads and highways ahead of Budget 2026. Analysis includes L&T and Dilip Buildcon.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1. Analysts expect a focus on capital expenditure and social infrastructure, with fiscal deficit targeted at 4.2% of GDP.
India's economy shows resilience with 7.4% growth in 2025, projected at 6.6% for 2026. Experts emphasize reviving private sector capital expenditure through Budget 2026 measures to sustain momentum.
Central Railway's passenger earnings hit Rs 5,881 crore in Apr-Dec 2025, a 5% rise. Over 1.2 billion passengers travelled, with suburban and non-suburban networks showing strong growth. Read the full analysis.
Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
PwC's Ranen Banerjee argues against an RBI rate cut in February 2026, citing robust growth and benign inflation. Read why he believes the MPC will maintain a long pause.
Elitecon International's share price rose on Jan 8, 2026, defying a market crash after announcing a strategic capex plan and a proposed merger to boost long-term growth. Read the full analysis here.
India's strong growth masks a worrying reliance on public capex. With private investment hesitant, the upcoming Union Budget must restore confidence through tax predictability and payment reforms to unlock long-term capital.
Indian Railways has utilised over 80% of its FY 2025-26 capital expenditure budget in just nine months, focusing on safety, capacity, and passenger amenities. Discover the breakdown of this massive infrastructure push.
Analysis reveals state capital expenditure doubled to Rs 8.4 trillion in 5 years, driven by central loans & borrowing flexibility. The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations will be crucial for future spending space. Read more.
Maharashtra emerges as India's railway development leader with 35 mega projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Discover how this investment transforms Mumbai and Vidarbha's connectivity.
India's capital expenditure upcycle is reviving, with defence, capital goods set to benefit. FPIs may return in 2026 after record outflows. Read the full analysis.
A new report forecasts a strong capital expenditure revival in India, led by the defence and capital goods sectors. Discover the key drivers and investment trends shaping the nation's economic growth.
New project announcements hit ₹10 trillion in Q3 FY26, but growth is concentrated in power & services. Manufacturing lags, and government spending remains weak. Read the full analysis.
Explore how India's Viksit Bharat 2047 plan, targeting a $30 trillion economy, is driving massive infrastructure investment. Discover why thematic funds are key for investors.
MRVC commissions IIT Bombay to benchmark suburban rail costs against Metro, focusing on passenger-kilometre cost, energy use & long-term financial viability for MMR.
RVNL shares surge on railway fare hike optimism, but thin margins and rich valuations raise questions. We analyze if the stock rally matches the financial reality. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reviews progress on 5 crucial railway projects, urging officials to speed up land acquisition. Key lines include Kudachi-Bagalkot and Tumakuru-Davangere. Read for details.
Western Railway achieved 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and digital transformation in 2025. Explore its safety, heritage, and infrastructure milestones. Read the full report.
One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Visakhapatnam. Officials suspect the blaze started in the linen storage area. Read for details on rescue, investigation, and helpline numbers.
Western Railway's 2025 saw 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and major safety upgrades. Discover how WR is leading India's sustainable transport revolution.
Ludhiana's railway station redevelopment enforces a ban on heating sources for food vendors, impacting sales and leaving commuters with cold snacks during a cold wave. Read about the safety directive and its economic fallout.
SECR proposes a massive ₹71.31 crore redevelopment for Itwari station in Nagpur to double its capacity, easing congestion at Nagpur junction. Key upgrades include wider platforms, new FOB, lifts & escalators.
Nagpur's Itwari railway station sees a digital revolution with UPI accounting for over 85% of ticket bookings in early December. Discover how digital payments are transforming passenger convenience.
Southern Railway's Madurai division completes major yard remodelling at Tuticorin & Milavittan, installing a modern Electronic Interlocking system for safer, smoother train operations. Read the full report.
Eastern Railway unveils a 5-year plan to double train capacity in Kolkata, Bhagalpur & other hubs to tackle rising passenger traffic. Major infrastructure upgrades planned. Read more.
Central Bank of India plans to increase corporate loan share to 35% by March 2026 while keeping RAM segments as core strength. MD Kalyan Kumar outlines strategy for growth in renewable energy, infrastructure.
Varanasi railway division's accident relief trains and medical van achieve 5S work management certification, a first for North Eastern Railway. Read about the systematic Japanese techniques used.
Central & Western Railway announce massive capacity boost for Mumbai's lifeline. 749 new suburban services, 95 long-distance trains planned to reduce overcrowding. Details inside.
South Western Railway announces a major overhaul of train schedules from January 1, 2025. Get details on 35 affected trains, new timings, and halts.