RVNL Share Price Rises 2% After ₹358.97 Crore Railway Order Win, Announces Dividend Record Date

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) shares gained nearly 2% during Wednesday's trading session after the company announced a new railway infrastructure order and confirmed the record date for its final dividend for FY26.

The PSU railway stock touched an intraday high of ₹225.20 after opening higher than the previous closing price, with investors reacting positively to the latest corporate developments.

Key Highlights

RVNL Secures ₹358.97 Crore Railway Project

RVNL has received an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract worth ₹358.97 crore from East Central Railway.

The project involves the doubling of the 41-kilometre Sitamarhi–Raxaul railway line under the Samastipur Division. The scope of work includes the construction of bridges, railway stations, platforms, earthwork, and other related civil infrastructure.

According to the company, the project is domestic in nature and is scheduled to be completed within 1,095 days.

RVNL also clarified that the awarding authority is not a related party and that neither the promoter nor promoter group has any interest in the contract.

Dividend Record Date Announced

The company has fixed August 18, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholders eligible to receive the final dividend for FY26.

Earlier, RVNL's Board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.71 per equity share of face value ₹10 each. The dividend remains subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) and, if approved, will be paid within 30 days after the AGM concludes.

Recent Order Wins

The latest contract adds to RVNL's growing order book.

In recent months, the company secured

These projects further strengthen RVNL's position as one of India's key railway infrastructure development companies.

RVNL Share Price Performance

RVNL has witnessed mixed performance across different time periods.

The stock has delivered strong long-term returns despite recent volatility in the broader market.

What This Means for Investors

The latest railway contract expands RVNL's order book and reinforces its presence in India's railway infrastructure sector. Investors may also keep an eye on the upcoming dividend record date and future order announcements, as these developments could influence the company's execution pipeline and financial performance.

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