IRFC, Rail Vikas Nigam to IRCTC: Which railway stocks to buy ahead of Union Budget 2026? by Live mint | January 5, 2026 2:00 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News Over the past few years, railways have transitioned from being just a means of public utility to a key pillar of India’s capital expenditure cycle, with sustained policy support, improved project execution, and better financial discipline.