Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) shares gained significant attention on Thursday, October 17th, 2024. The stock soared by 7.27% to reach an intraday high of ₹514.40. The surge follows RVNL's announcement of securing a major project, boosting interest in share market investment.
RVNL emerges as the lowest bidder
RVNL revealed in an exchange filing that it has been named the lowest bidder (L-1) for a ₹270.78 crore project awarded by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The project involves the construction of elevated metro stations as part of Nagpur Metro Rail Project (NMRP) Phase-2.
Key project details
The project requires RVNL to construct 10 elevated metro stations across two sections:
The project's total value is precisely ₹270,00,78,283.48, and the completion timeline is set at 30 months.
RVNL's role in the rail industry
Established in 2003, RVNL is headquartered in New Delhi and specialises in rail infrastructure. The company handles various railway projects, such as new lines, gauge conversion, electrification, and bridge construction. In addition to metro projects, RVNL is also involved in cable-stayed bridges and institutional buildings.
The company supports its large-scale operations by mobilising financial resources and catering to clients, including Indian Railways, state ministries, and public sector undertakings.
Market performance
As of 9:53 AM on Thursday, RVNL's shares were trading 4.71% higher at ₹502.10. Meanwhile, the broader market was less optimistic, with the BSE Sensex trading 0.36% lower at 81,204.68.
Key takeaways
The latest project win is expected to solidify RVNL's reputation further and attract more attention from those interested in share market investment.