New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- Railway stocks are once again garnering attention after a subdued last year amid the latest fare hike and as the Union Budget 2026 approaches. In the last two weeks or 10 trading days, railway stocks have jumped up to 13%, according to data from Capitaline.

Ircon International has seen a sharp 14% jump, followed by a 10% rise in Rail Vikas Nigam. IRFC, Titagrah Rail Systems and Jupiter Wagons have gained around 9% each. Meanwhile, IRCTCT has offered only 2%.

Passenger fare hike effective December 26, adding Rs.600 crore revenue and pre-Union Budget 2026 optimism for record Rs.1.3 trillion capex, have been key drivers of railway stocks, opined Vinit Bolinjkar - Head of Research - Ventura.

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