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RVNL • NSE • F&O Stock
RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED traded at ₹197.90, -2.39% versus the previous close of ₹202.75. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:15 PM IST.
- The stock is -2.39% at ₹197.90.
- Likely reason: continuation of weak momentum and technical selling near 52-week lows
- Approximate traded value is ₹143.58 crore.
- It is -50.61% from its 52-week high and +1.41% from its 52-week low.
RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED Share Price Falling Today?
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) declined by 2.39% today, settling at ₹197.90 after opening at ₹201.99. The stock traded within a tight band, hitting a day's high of ₹202.00 and slipping to a day's low of ₹195.32—which also marks its new 52-week low. Trading volume spiked noticeably, recording roughly twice the 5-day average volume (volume vs 5d at 2.01x) alongside higher delivery volumes, pointing to intensified selling or position unwinding during the session.
Against the broader market backdrop, the benchmark Nifty dipped marginally by 0.28%, making RVNL's underperformance somewhat more pronounced. The stock has been under persistent downward pressure over recent weeks, logging a 5-day return of -6.28% and a 20-day return of -5.03%, reflecting a continuation of weak sentiment rather than an isolated single-day reaction.
While the company recently received a Letter of Acceptance from East Coast Railway and was declared the lowest bidder (L1) for another railway project in September, these positive operational developments have failed to reverse the near-term bearish momentum. The recent price action appears largely driven by ongoing technical weakness and sustained profit-taking or institutional re-positioning, overshadowing its steady stream of order wins.
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- Stock hit a new 52-week low of ₹195.32 during the session.
- Volume was 2.01x the 5-day average, indicating heightened selling interest.
- Continued negative returns over the past 5 (-6.28%) and 20 days (-5.03%).
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 7,255,296 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 3,610,364 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 4,581,199 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 1.58x |
| Delivery Quantity | 1,574,602 |
| Delivery % | 21.44% |
| Number of Trades | 59,078 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹203.39 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹202.80 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹0.59 (+0.29%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹0.32 |
| Futures Volume | 7,517 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 0.91x |
| Open Interest | 10,805,025 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.68x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhanu Prakash | Insider / disclosed person | Sell | 140 | 500 | 02-Sep-2025 |
| Bhanu Prakash | Insider / disclosed person | Sell | 2500 | 640 | 29-Aug-2025 |
| Bhanu Prakash | Insider / disclosed person | Sell | 3500 | 3140 | 26-Aug-2025 |
| Bhanu Prakash | Insider / disclosed person | Sell | 3500 | 6640 | 25-Aug-2025 |
Source: NSE PIT / insider disclosures. Transactions are factual disclosures and are not automatically directional signals.
Promoter Pledge / Encumbrance
The promoter/promoter-group disclosure states that the shares covered by the filing were free from encumbrance.
Source: NSE corporate filing
Recent Bulk / Block Deal Activity
| Type | Date | Party | Side | Qty | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk | 29 May, 2026 | INTEGRATED CORE STRATEGIES (ASIA) PTE. LTD. | Buy | 1,27,80,494 | 245.46 | ₹313.71 Cr |
Interpretation: Large institutional transactions can affect liquidity and short-term price behaviour, but should not be read on their own as a directional signal.
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is around the middle of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -2.02%.
Intraday Range: 3.29% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -6.28%; 20-Day Performance: -5.03%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED | -2.39% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Sector Benchmark | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -2.11% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹197.90 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹202.00 / ₹195.32 |
| 52-Week High | ₹400.70 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹195.15 |
| 5-Day Return | -6.28% |
| 20-Day Return | -5.03% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Sustainability of trading volumes and delivery percentages around current 52-week low levels
- Pace of execution and revenue conversion from recently announced East Coast Railway and SJVN orders
- Open interest and futures roll-over trends given the sharp reduction in open interest in the previous session
- Broader sector sentiment toward railway PSU stocks
Catalyst note: No single confirmed new catalyst triggered today's decline; the downward price action aligns with ongoing technical weakness and above-average selling volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock touched a new 52-week low of ₹195.32 alongside above-average volumes, extending a multi-week correction (-6.28% over 5 days). In the absence of negative same-day catalysts, the decline reflects persistent selling pressure and technical weakness.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 7,255,296. The latest 20-day average available is 4,581,199, equivalent to about 1.58x of the recent average.
What does the derivatives market show?
The latest official NSE F&O report is summarised in the Derivative-Market Activity box above.
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