This Navratna PSU stock specializes in offering nationwide broadband, telecom, and multimedia network services, in focus after securing multiple orders worth Rs. 168.07 crore from South Central Railway for signaling and telecommunication projects.
Stock Price Movement:
With a market capitalization of Rs. 9,592.85 crores, the share of Railtel Corporation of India Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 312.90 per equity share, rising nearly around 1.73 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 307.55. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 315.85 per equity share.
What Happened:
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., along with its consortium, has received two major work orders from South Central Railway for signaling and telecommunication projects. The first project is worth Rs. 111.42 crore and involves installing an automatic block signaling system in the Nandalur–Renigunta Junction section of the Guntakal Division, to be completed by August 16, 2026.
Additionally, the second project is valued at Rs. 56.65 crore and is for a similar system in the Errupalem–Vijayawada NWBH section of the Secunderabad/Vijayawada Division, set for completion by May 13, 2026.
Segment Analysis:
RailTel operates in two key segments such as telecom and projects. In FY24, telecom accounted for 49 percent of revenue, including national long-distance (23 percent), internet services (17 percent), and infrastructure services (9 percent). The project segment contributed 50 percent of total revenue and is expected to grow.
Order Book:
As of January 2025, RailTel Corporation of India Limited had an order book worth Rs. 5,280 crores, highlighting a robust project pipeline and securing steady revenue growth for the future.
Recent quarter results:
Railtel Corporation of India Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 668 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs. 768 crore in Q3 FY25, which has grown by 14.97 percent. The net profit has also grown by 4.84 percent from Rs. 62 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs. 65 crore in Q3 FY25.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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