Rail stocks surged with RVNL and Ircon leading, as reports suggest the upcoming Union Budget may increase Indian Railways’ capital expenditure by 15-20% to over Rs 3 lakh crore for FY26. The higher allocation is expected to fund new tracks, upgrades, and rolling stock purchases, driving optimism among investors.
Punjab & Sind Bank shares soar 12% as Q3 PAT jumps 147% YoY; NII surges by 27%
Punjab & Sind Bank posted a robust 74.73% YoY growth in operating profit, reaching Rs 484 crore in Q3 FY25, up from Rs 277 crore