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Railway linked shares jump as fare revision lifts revenue outlook
Railway stocks rallied up to 20% after Indian Railways announced a fare hike for long-distance travel, a move expected to boost revenue by ₹600 crore.
Railway sector stocks saw sharp intraday gains after Indian Railways announced a revision in passenger fares effective December 26, 2025. Shares of companies such as BEML, Jupiter Wagons, RVNL, Titagarh Rail Systems, and Railtel rose between 2% and 20% as investors reacted to improved revenue visibility. The fare hike applies mainly to longer distance travel, while short journeys remain unaffected. Indian Railways said the move is expected to generate about ₹600 crore to offset rising operating and manpower costs.