Synopsis:
Railtel Corporation of India Limited secured a Rs. 37.54 crore order from Visakhapatnam Port Authority for smart video surveillance, IoT integration, and five years of maintenance by September 2026.
This Navratna Railway Stock, engaged in providing nationwide broadband telecom, multimedia networks, data center, and IT services through its extensive optical fiber infrastructure, is in focus after receiving an order for Rs. 37.54 crore from Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 11,874.72 crore, the shares of Railtel Corporation of India Limited were currently trading at Rs. 370 per equity share, down nearly 1.16 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 374.35.
What is the news?
RailTel Corporation of India Limited has received a major work order from the Visakhapatnam Port Authority for a project worth approximately Rs. 37.54 crore. The project involves the implementation of a Smart Video Surveillance system using video analytics and IoT technology, along with setting up an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).
The contract also includes five years of operations and maintenance (O&M) support. This is a domestic order and is scheduled to be completed by September 24, 2026. The work order was officially received on September 28, 2025. This project highlights RailTel’s growing role in delivering advanced digital solutions for public infrastructure and enhancing security and surveillance capabilities at major Indian ports.
Company Overview
RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, was founded in September 2000. Its mission is to build a nationwide broadband, telecom, and multimedia network, while also upgrading train control systems and improving safety across the Indian Railways network.
Order Book
As of June 2025, RailTel Corporation of India Limited holds a strong order book worth Rs. 7,197 crore, which includes around Rs. 500 crore for Kavach safety projects. In Q1 FY26, the company reported an order inflow of Rs. 721 crore, significantly higher than Rs. 218 crore in Q1 FY25, indicating robust growth and sustained market confidence in its services.
Management Guidance and Capex
RailTel Corporation of India Limited anticipates strong growth in FY26, with management projecting a 25 percent increase in revenue, supported by a healthy order book and operating margins of 11-12 percent.
In Q1 FY26, the company invested Rs. 66 crore as part of its planned Rs. 350 crore capital expenditure for the year. The investment focuses on enhancing data centers, telecom equipment, power systems, optical fiber networks, and software development to expand and modernize its infrastructure.
Recent quarter results
Coming into financial highlights, Railtel Corporation of India Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 558 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 744 crore in Q1 FY26, which has grown by 33.33 percent. The net profit has also grown by 34.69 percent from Rs. 49 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 66 crore in Q1 FY26. Railtel Corporation of India Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 26.33 percent and 16.80 percent, respectively, over the last five years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 21.8 percent and 16.5 percent, respectively. Railtel Corporation of India Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 9.34, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.02x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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