Ircon International shares rise after the company wins an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth Rs 862.46 crore from East Central Railway. Multiple outlets report the stock moves upward following the contract announcement, with share gains ranging from about 4% to 7%.
The project covers track-related works connected to the Son Nagar–Andal railway expansion, including laying and linking railway tracks and supplying materials. Outlets say the contract is tied to the third and fourth lines and includes work in Bihar across sections such as Gomoh–Koderma and Gaya–Son Nagar. The company receives a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) as part of the award process, according to reporting based on an exchange filing.
The contract is described as covering engineering and associated infrastructure works, including permanent way and ballast supply. Reporting also highlights that the works support a target 32.5-tonne axle load and that Ircon is expected to complete the project within 365 days. Outlets note the award involves domestic entities and is not treated as a related-party transaction.