Railway Freight Business – Best Stocks to Watch
Why Freight Is the Backbone of Railways
– Indian Railways earns
over 65% of its revenue from freight
.
Government plans to
increase modal share of rail freight to 40% by 2030
.
Best Railway Stocks with Freight Exposure
–
RVNL
– Executes freight corridor infrastructure and electrification.
IRCON International
– Involved in DFC construction and railway logistics hubs.
Freight-Linked Private Stocks to Watch
–
Concor (Container Corporation of India)
– India’s largest container freight operator.
Texmaco Rail
– Supplies freight wagons and rail infrastructure.
Opportunities & Challenges in Freight Segment
– Higher volume means
scalable profits
for freight-linked players.
Freight charges are subject to
fuel costs and regulatory caps
.
Investment Insights
– Focus on 2–3 year horizon
– Buy low, wait for re-rating