Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Texmaco JV to invest Rs 1800 crore in rail car leasing
Texmaco, a company in India, is teaming up with another company to invest a lot of money (Rs 1800 crore) in a new way to transport goods by train.
This is called rail car leasing.
The idea is to make train transport more modern, efficient, and cheaper.
The Indian government has plans to increase the amount of goods transported by train from 27% to 45%.
This new partnership will help make that happen by bringing in new technology and expertise.
It's like renting out train cars to companies that need to move goods, making the whole process faster and better.
This is part of India's bigger plan to improve its infrastructure and economy.
Texmaco and its joint venture partner are investing Rs 1800 crore in rail car leasing in India.
The investment aims to address the growing demand for modern, flexible, and capital-efficient freight transportation solutions.
The partnership combines global leasing expertise, advanced rail technology, and manufacturing excellence.
India aims to increase rail's share in freight movement from 27% to 45% under the National Rail Plan.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen indigenous design capabilities and bring global expertise to India.
- Who
- Texmaco and its joint venture partner
- What
- Investment in rail car leasing
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address the growing demand for modern, flexible, and capital-efficient freight transportation solutions.
Proponents of Rail Leasing
Traditional Rail Operators
Efficiency and Modernization
Proponents of Rail Leasing
Proponents argue that rail car leasing will bring modern, flexible, and capital-efficient freight transportation solutions, making rail logistics more efficient and competitive.
Traditional Rail Operators
Traditional rail operators may resist change, preferring established methods and infrastructure.
- Investment Amount
- Rs 1800 crore
- Current Rail Freight Share
- 27%
- Target Rail Freight Share
- 45%
- Key Initiatives
- PM Gati Shakti, National Logistics Policy, Dedicated Freight Corridors
- Chairman of Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited
- Saroj Kumar Poddar