India, Sept. 18 -- India's railway infrastructure expansion continues to create opportunities for companies involved in bridges, tracks and other civil construction projects. The development of additional railway lines requires supporting infrastructure such as bridges and other specialised structures. Against this backdrop, an infrastructure company has secured a sizable contract from a railway-focused government enterprise for the construction of a major bridge over the Mahanadi River.

The share price of GPT Infraprojects Limited has risen by 3.42% to Rs. 117.44, compared with the previous close of Rs. 113.56. The stock opened at Rs. 119.17 and traded between Rs. 123.32 and Rs. 117.09 during the session. The company has a market capit...