Why did Rail Vikas Nigam, RailTel Corp and other railway stocks jump up to 5%? Explained

Key Highlights

• In the Mail and Express non-AC categories, the fare hike has been fixed at 2 paise per kilometer, while AC classes will also see a uniform increase of 2 paise per kilometer.
• The ministry clarified that the increase would have a limited financial impact on passengers.
• For instance, a 500-kilometer non-AC journey will cost only ₹10 extra under the revised structure.
• The rationalization is expected to generate an additional ₹600 crore in revenue during the remaining period of this fiscal year.
• Railways last raised fares on 1 July 2025, increasing fares for ordinary second, sleeper (non-AC), and first-class travel by half a paise per km.