Ashoka Buildcon shares surged over 10% after the company received a Rs 602.16 crore order from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for electro-mechanical works across four railway tunnels in Uttarakhand. The 30-month project is expected to strengthen the company’s order book, while the stock’s technical setup also remains in focus.
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