Rail Vikas Nigam Limited's joint venture firm, KRDCL-RVNL, has been named the lowest bidder for the redevelopment of Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station in Kerala. The stock of RVNL saw a 0.92% increase in trading after the announcement. The project is estimated to cost Rs 123 crore and is expected to be completed in 30 months.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited's (RVNL) joint venture firm, KRDCL-RVNL, has been named the lowest bidder for the redevelopment of Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station in Kerala. This project is estimated to cost Rs 123 crore and is expected to be completed in 30 months. The stock of RVNL saw a 0.92% increase in trading after the announcement.
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