Sensex plunges 303 points as Rail Budget fails to cheer markets

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 14:07

Besides, trimming of positions by cautious participants in view of monthly expiry in the derivatives segment, influenced the trading sentiment, brokers said.

Rail Budget 2015 a 'watershed moment' for Railways: Modi

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 13:59

“Railway Budget 2015 is a watershed moment for Railways, marking a paradigm shift from discussing coaches and trains to comprehensive railway reform.”

No hike in train passenger fares

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 13:46

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today spared passengers from any hike in fares but made changes in freight rates to rake in more money while ruling out privatisation.

Rail Budget 2015: 77 New Railway projects worth Rs 96,182 cr sanctioned

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 13:38

Presenting the Railway Budget 2015-16 in Parliament on Thursday Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said this budgetary allotment under capital is 84 percent higher than 2014-15.

Prabhu proposes lowest operating ratio for railways in 9 years

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 13:32

Addressing the pressing issue of finances for the Indian Railways, Minister Suresh Prabhu Thursday proposed an operating ratio below 90 percent to increase revenues for the system.

Rail Budget 2015: Overview and Highlights

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 05:45

Presenting his maiden Rail Budget, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday announced that there will be no increase in passenger fares for the fiscal 2015-16. He also said that the government will improve capacity on high density network in the next five years.

Rail Budget 2015: Suresh Prabhu to unveil plans for raising resources

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 14:26

Considered a reformer, Prabhu may lay the road map for attracting private investment for the public transporter, which badly needs funds for completion of many crucial rail projects.

Rail Budget 2015: Less than 100 trains likely to get green signal

Last Updated: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 09:31

It has been a popular practice of the Railways to announce launching of about 150 to 180 new trains in its budget every year. About 160 trains were announced last year.

Active role of states needed to harness green energy: Prabhu

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 17:24

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today sought more active participation of states in harnessing renewable energy.

Railways to form panel to address investors' concern

Last Updated: Monday, February 9, 2015, 22:54

People and investors from various sectors including coal, iron ore, cement, wagon manufacturers, freight operators participated in the crucial pre-budget meeting and raised various issues concerning the business.

Rail Budget 2015: Railways to build 200-kmph train coaches indigenously

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 09:39

The Railways will build coaches to run at a 200-km per hour speed at its Chennai facility in keeping with the Modi government's 'Make in India' initiative.

Rail Budget: Introduction of vacuum toilets likely

Last Updated: Sunday, February 1, 2015, 09:18

Water conservation initiatives such as introduction of environment-friendly vacuum toilets and changes in the design of existing lavatories in trains are some of the proposals likely to be announced in the forthcoming Rail Budget.