Mamata Banerjee to announce Rail Budget at 1200 hrs

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Mamata Banerjee's second Railway Budget under the UPA government will be announced today at 1200 hrs. Even before the announcement following developments were seen at the Bombay Stock Exchange.
* Railway stocks were gain in the range of 2% to 3%, ahead of the Railway Budget which is present today.
* Titagarh Wagons, Texmaco, Stone India, Kernax Microsystems and Hind Rectifers appreciated between 2% and 3% each on the BSE.
* The industry chambers are seeking greater public-private participation (PPP) in the expansion of railway infrastructure and upgradation of technology.
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First Published: Feb 24 2010 | 9:44 AM IST