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.
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Banking and financial services have outperformed in 2025, with Bank Nifty and Nifty Financial Services gaining over 8% and 12%. Strong fundamentals, supportive RBI policy,