Railway-linked stocks including IRFC and RVNL slipped up to 3% on Monday as investors booked profits after five straight sessions of sharp gains, even as the sector remains in focus following a recent passenger fare hike and rising expectations from the Union Budget 2026–27.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong