{"id":148624,"date":"2026-07-13T12:58:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=148624"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:28:57","slug":"psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"3 PSU Railway Stocks to Watch as India&#8217;s Rs 2.93 Lakh Crore Capex Push Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>RVNL CMP Rs 226.15, mkt cap Rs 47,174 Cr. IRFC CMP Rs 94.37. IRCTC CMP Rs 509.05, ROCE 46.1%.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>RVNL, IRFC and IRCTC are three PSU railway stocks to watch as Indian Railways rides a record Rs 2,93,030 crore capex allocation in Budget 2026-27. Each company plays a distinct role in the railway ecosystem, from construction to financing to passenger services.<\/p>\n<p>Indian Railways posted a strong FY26, with freight volumes up 3.25 percent to 1,670 million tonnes and passenger numbers climbing from 716 crore to 741 crore. Seven high-speed rail corridors are under development, and Rs 50 lakh crore is expected to be invested in the sector by 2030, keeping PSU railway stocks to watch firmly in focus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=psu-railway-stocks-watch\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This article breaks down RVNL, IRFC and IRCTC as the leading PSU railway stocks to watch, along with their order books, financial profiles and risks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#What_Makes_a_Company_One_of_the_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"What Makes a Company One of the PSU Railway Stocks to Watch\">What Makes a Company One of the PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#Why_Railway_Capex_Is_Driving_These_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"Why Railway Capex Is Driving These PSU Railway Stocks to Watch\">Why Railway Capex Is Driving These PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#RVNL_The_EPC_Leader_Among_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"RVNL: The EPC Leader Among PSU Railway Stocks to Watch\">RVNL: The EPC Leader Among PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#IRFC_The_Financing_Arm_of_Indian_Railways\" title=\"IRFC: The Financing Arm of Indian Railways\">IRFC: The Financing Arm of Indian Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#IRCTC_The_Consumer-Facing_Monopoly\" title=\"IRCTC: The Consumer-Facing Monopoly\">IRCTC: The Consumer-Facing Monopoly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#Factors_Affecting_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"Factors Affecting PSU Railway Stocks to Watch\">Factors Affecting PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#Benefits_of_Investing_in_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"Benefits of Investing in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch\">Benefits of Investing in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#Risks_of_Investing_in_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"Risks of Investing in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch\">Risks of Investing in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#How_to_Choose_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"How to Choose PSU Railway Stocks to Watch\">How to Choose PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#How_to_Invest_in_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"How to Invest in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch\">How to Invest in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_PSU_railway_stocks_to_watch_in_2026\" title=\"Which are the top PSU railway stocks to watch in 2026?\">Which are the top PSU railway stocks to watch in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#Why_is_RVNL_considered_a_leading_PSU_railway_stock\" title=\"Why is RVNL considered a leading PSU railway stock?\">Why is RVNL considered a leading PSU railway stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#What_makes_IRFC_different_from_other_PSU_railway_stocks\" title=\"What makes IRFC different from other PSU railway stocks?\">What makes IRFC different from other PSU railway stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#Why_does_IRCTC_stand_out_among_PSU_railway_stocks_to_watch\" title=\"Why does IRCTC stand out among PSU railway stocks to watch?\">Why does IRCTC stand out among PSU railway stocks to watch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#How_much_is_the_government_spending_on_railway_capex_in_2026\" title=\"How much is the government spending on railway capex in 2026?\">How much is the government spending on railway capex in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/psu-railway-stocks-to-watch-2026\/#What_risks_affect_PSU_railway_stocks_to_watch\" title=\"What risks affect PSU railway stocks to watch?\">What risks affect PSU railway stocks to watch?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Company_One_of_the_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>What Makes a Company One of the PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PSU railway stocks to watch are government-owned companies whose revenue is directly tied to Indian Railways&#8217; capex, financing, or passenger and freight operations, giving them multi-year visibility from the sector&#8217;s budget allocations and modernisation plans.<\/p>\n<p>These companies span very different business models. RVNL and IRCON focus on engineering, procurement and construction, IRFC provides financing for rolling stock and infrastructure, while IRCTC operates monopoly consumer-facing services like ticketing and catering.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Railway_Capex_Is_Driving_These_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Why Railway Capex Is Driving These PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Budget 2026-27 allocated a record Rs 2,93,030 crore for railway capex, directly filling order books across the sector. With 7 high-speed rail corridors under development and an expected Rs 50 lakh crore investment by 2030, PSU railway stocks to watch are positioned for multi-year revenue visibility tied to this spending programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Record capex allocation:<\/strong> Budget 2026-27&#8217;s Rs 2.93 lakh crore railway outlay is the largest in the sector&#8217;s history, directly benefiting construction and financing PSUs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freight and passenger growth:<\/strong> FY26 freight rose 3.25 percent and passenger traffic grew from 716 crore to 741 crore, supporting IRCTC&#8217;s ticketing revenue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-speed rail pipeline:<\/strong> Seven corridors under development create a multi-year project pipeline for EPC players like RVNL and IRCON.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rolling stock financing needs:<\/strong> IRFC&#8217;s leasing model continues to fund new locomotives and coaches as the network expands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>Key Metric<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/rvnl\/rail-vikas-nigam-ltd-share-price-today\">Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd<\/a><\/td>\n<td>226.15<\/td>\n<td>47,174<\/td>\n<td>Order book 4x IRCON<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/irfc\/indian-railway-finance-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">IRFC<\/a><\/td>\n<td>94.37<\/td>\n<td>1,30,816<\/td>\n<td>Cost-plus leasing model<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/irctc\/indian-railway-catering-and-tourism-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">IRCTC<\/a><\/td>\n<td>509.05<\/td>\n<td>80,700<\/td>\n<td>ROCE 46.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RVNL_The_EPC_Leader_Among_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>RVNL: The EPC Leader Among PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rail Vikas Nigam is among the most closely tracked PSU railway stocks to watch given its order book roughly four times larger than peer IRCON and its diversified joint venture activity across railway and highway construction.<\/p>\n<p>Through its JV Kinet Railway Solutions, RVNL is building 120 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets under a Rs 14,400 crore contract that includes 35 years of maintenance. New order wins and execution margins remain the key metrics investors track.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IRFC_The_Financing_Arm_of_Indian_Railways\"><\/span><strong>IRFC: The Financing Arm of Indian Railways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IRFC is unique among PSU railway stocks to watch as a bond-like lending business rather than a construction company, raising funds from capital markets to finance rolling stock and infrastructure for Indian Railways under a cost-plus leasing model.<\/p>\n<p>The company&#8217;s earnings are largely predictable given its structured relationship with the Ministry of Railways, though its share price has seen a sharp correction from earlier highs, partly due to a government stake sale via OFS in February 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-india\"><strong>Get SEBI-Registered Research on Railway PSU Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IRCTC_The_Consumer-Facing_Monopoly\"><\/span><strong>IRCTC: The Consumer-Facing Monopoly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IRCTC sits in a category of its own among PSU railway stocks to watch, holding exclusive rights over online railway ticketing, catering and Rail Neer packaged water, a combination of businesses with no direct competition.<\/p>\n<p>FY26 consolidated revenue reached Rs 5,214.86 crore, with catering and internet ticketing as the largest contributors. New Rail Neer plants under a PPP model are expanding capacity while keeping the company debt-free and highly cash generative.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track RVNL, IRFC and IRCTC live prices.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Affecting_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Factors Affecting PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Government capex allocation:<\/strong> Annual Budget allocations for Indian Railways directly determine order inflow for construction and financing PSUs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Execution track record:<\/strong> New order wins and project completion timelines are closely tracked signals for RVNL and IRCON.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest rate cycle:<\/strong> IRFC&#8217;s leasing spread and borrowing costs are sensitive to interest rate movements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passenger and freight growth:<\/strong> Rising ridership and freight volumes support IRCTC&#8217;s ticketing revenue and overall network utilisation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy continuity:<\/strong> Sustained government focus on railway modernisation and high-speed rail keeps order pipelines full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Investing_in_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Investing in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-year revenue visibility:<\/strong> Record Budget allocations give railway PSUs several years of order book visibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sector diversification:<\/strong> Exposure spans EPC construction, asset financing and consumer services within one theme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government backing:<\/strong> Strategic railway PSUs receive priority allocation from capital budgets, reducing execution uncertainty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monopoly economics:<\/strong> IRCTC&#8217;s exclusive rights provide a rare combination of growth and capital efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structural growth theme:<\/strong> India&#8217;s railway modernisation is a multi-decade programme, not a one-time cyclical push.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Investing_in_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Investing in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Execution delays:<\/strong> Land acquisition, approvals and supply chain issues can delay EPC project timelines for RVNL and IRCON.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation sensitivity to Budget season:<\/strong> Railway stock prices can move sharply on Budget headlines even before actual order execution changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest rate risk:<\/strong> IRFC&#8217;s spread economics are directly exposed to funding cost changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disinvestment overhang:<\/strong> Government stake sales, as seen with IRFC in February 2026, can pressure share prices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy dependence:<\/strong> A change in railway capex priorities could slow order inflow across the sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Compare order book to revenue ratio, ideally above 3x for EPC-focused railway PSUs.<\/li>\n<li>Review execution track record and project completion history over the last 3 years.<\/li>\n<li>Assess business model differences between EPC, financing and consumer service companies before comparing valuations directly.<\/li>\n<li>Track quarterly order inflow announcements and Budget-linked capex allocations.<\/li>\n<li>Check debt levels for financing-focused names like IRFC versus asset-light names like IRCTC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Invest_in_PSU_Railway_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>How to Invest in PSU Railway Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Use the Univest platform to track order books, execution updates and financial results for railway PSUs.<\/li>\n<li>Open a demat and trading account with Univest for zero-brokerage execution.<\/li>\n<li>Track quarterly results and new order announcements for RVNL, IRFC and IRCTC through the Univest app.<\/li>\n<li>Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before allocating a large portion of your portfolio to a single sector theme.<\/li>\n<li>Review positions periodically as Budget allocations and project pipelines evolve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RVNL, IRFC and IRCTC represent three distinct ways to access India&#8217;s railway capex story as PSU railway stocks to watch, spanning construction, financing and consumer services. Historically, sustained government capex has supported multi-year revenue visibility for this sector, though execution risk and Budget-season volatility remain real considerations. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making investment decisions.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_top_PSU_railway_stocks_to_watch_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top PSU railway stocks to watch in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The top PSU railway stocks to watch in 2026 are RVNL, IRFC and IRCTC, spanning EPC construction, rolling stock financing and consumer-facing ticketing and catering services.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_RVNL_considered_a_leading_PSU_railway_stock\"><\/span><strong>Why is RVNL considered a leading PSU railway stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> RVNL is among the top PSU railway stocks to watch because its order book is roughly four times larger than peer IRCON, backed by diversified joint venture projects including the Vande Bharat sleeper trainset contract.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_IRFC_different_from_other_PSU_railway_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What makes IRFC different from other PSU railway stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> IRFC is unique among PSU railway stocks to watch as a financing company operating a cost-plus leasing model for Indian Railways rather than an EPC contractor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_IRCTC_stand_out_among_PSU_railway_stocks_to_watch\"><\/span><strong>Why does IRCTC stand out among PSU railway stocks to watch?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> IRCTC holds exclusive monopoly rights over online ticketing, catering and Rail Neer water, giving it a return on capital employed of 46.1 percent that is rare among PSU railway stocks to watch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_government_spending_on_railway_capex_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>How much is the government spending on railway capex in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Budget 2026-27 allocated a record Rs 2,93,030 crore for railway capex, directly supporting order books across PSU railway stocks to watch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_risks_affect_PSU_railway_stocks_to_watch\"><\/span><strong>What risks affect PSU railway stocks to watch?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Key risks for PSU railway stocks to watch include execution delays, interest rate sensitivity for financing companies, disinvestment overhang and Budget-season valuation volatility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PSU railway stocks to watch in 2026, RVNL, IRFC and IRCTC, are riding record Rs 2.93 lakh crore railway capex. 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