New Delhi, February 18, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) : Navratna company Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has received a major order worth ₹1,201 crore from Northern Railway. The company informed the stock exchanges shortly before market closing on Wednesday.
RVNL said it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Northern Railway for the design and construction of a new rail-cum-road Bridge No. 11 near Kashi Railway Station, including works 50 metres downstream of the existing Malviya Bridge. The project also includes general electric works in the Lucknow Division. The order is to be completed within 48 months.
Following the development, RVNL shares closed at ₹309.75 on the BSE on Wednesday.
Shares Deliver Strong Long-Term Returns
RVNL shares have delivered sharp gains over the past six years. On February 20, 2020, the stock was trading at ₹23.60. It closed at ₹309.75 on February 18, 2026, marking a rise of 1,212 percent during this period.
Over the past five years, the stock has gained 912 percent. In the last three years, it has surged 353 percent. However, in the past two years, the shares have risen by 23 percent.
30% Below 52-Week High
Despite strong long-term returns, RVNL shares are currently trading over 30 percent below their 52-week high of ₹448, recorded on May 20, 2025. The 52-week low stands at ₹295.25.
As per the September 2025 quarter shareholding pattern, public shareholding in the company is 27.16 percent.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
