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Railway ministry approves Rs 206 crore for Kavach installation on 680 route km in Northern Zone
Indian Railways approved Kavach Version 4.0 installation on 680 route kilometers. This safety system will be deployed on Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections. The project has been approved at a cost of Rs 206 crore. Kavach aims to prevent train collisions and signal passed at danger incidents. This deployment will strengthen safety and improve operational efficiency across these routes.
Indian Railways approves Rs 206 crore Kavach deployment on 680 route km of Northern Railway
Indian Railways approved Kavach Version 4.0 deployment on 680 route kilometers. This automatic train protection system will be installed on Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections. The project, costing Rs 206 crore, aims to enhance train safety and operational efficiency. Kavach prevents signal passing incidents and train collisions, ensuring reliable operations. Deployment will support faster movement of passenger and freight trains across these important routes.
M-cap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges Rs 1 lakh cr; Airtel, Bajaj Fin top winners
In the last week, Indian stock markets thrived, witnessing a remarkable Rs 1 lakh crore increase in the combined market valuation of six leading companies. The surge was largely attributed to Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance, which capitalized on favorable equity trends and robust domestic economic signals. Even though a few prominent firms faced valuation declines, overall market sentiment remained positive, buoyed by optimism surrounding global monetary policies.
Kernex Microsystems commissions upgraded Kavach system on North Central Railway
As reported by Indian Railways, the upgraded Kavach Version 4.0 supports train operations at speeds of up to 130 kmph (in the newly commissioned 207 route kilometres). With this, the total Kavach Version 4.0 coverage in the North Central Railway has increased to 652 route kilometres, of which 572 route kilometres have been executed by KERNEX.
Stocks to Watch today: Airtel, Adani Power, Vedanta, Rajesh Exports, IRFC
Stocks to watch today: Bharti Airtel, Adani Power, Vedanta, Rajesh Exports, HCLTech, IRFC, Swiggy, Bandhan Bank, Torrent Power, Hindustan Copper, Tata Steel, and others will be in focus today.
Stocks to Watch for June 25: Bharti Airtel, IRFC, RIL, HCL Tech and more
IRFC, HCLTech, Reliance Industries, Bharat Forge and other stocks will be on investors' radar on Thursday, June 25, following a series of corporate announcements and strategic developments.
IRFC OFS subscribed over 1.5x by institutional investors; govt to exercise greenshoe option
The government’s offer for sale in IRFC received a strong response from institutional investors, with the non-retail portion subscribed 1.86 times on Wednesday. Following the robust demand, the Centre will exercise the greenshoe option, allowing it to sell an additional 1% stake in the railway financing company through the OFS route.
Indian Railways approves Kavach deployment worth Rs 270 crore on 631 route kms
Indian Railways has approved the installation of Kavach, an indigenous automatic train protection system, on 631 route kilometers of East Coast Railway for Rs 270 crore. This move aims to significantly boost railway safety by preventing collisions and over-speeding. The expansion covers crucial sections in Odisha and neighboring areas, enhancing train operations even in adverse weather and reinforcing the mission to deploy Kavach across vital routes.
Mcap of 9 most valued firms jumps ₹2.15 trn, Airtel biggest winner
The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms jumped by Rs 2.15 lakh crore last week, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest winner, in line with improving global risk sentiment. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,274.95 points, or 1.68 per cent. "Indian equity markets extended their recovery during the week, supported by easing geopolitical concerns, softer crude oil prices, and improving global risk sentiment. Although negotiations remain ongoing and the agreement is yet to be fully implemented, the reduction in geopolitical uncertainty has significantly improved market sentiment," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel surged by Rs 52,432.67 crore to Rs 11,62,963.30 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) added Rs 51,675.23 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 5,56,726.30 crore. The valuation of Bajaj Finance soared by Rs 26,55
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
India, Nepal discusses cross-border rail connectivity
India and Nepal have discussed cross-border railway links, including passenger services on the Janakpur-Ayodhya route, during recent joint meetings. Discussions also covered the Raxaul-Kathmandu broad gauge railway link and the implementation of lines developed with Indian assistance, alongside technical support for Nepal's East-West Railway Link.
IRCTC vs IRFC vs RVNL vs RailTel: Which railway stock to buy after Q4 results? - Mint
IRCTC vs IRFC vs RVNL vs RailTel: Which railway stock to buy after Q4 results?Mint