sy;Railtel Corporation of India Ltd secured an order worth Rs.17.47 Cr from General Administration Department (Gad) Chhattisgarh for network connectivity and operation and maintenance.
The shares of this Navratna PSU that provides broadband, VPN, telecom, and multimedia services across India, are in focus after getting a new work order worth Rs.17.47 Cr.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 13,154 Crores, the shares of Railtel Corporation of India Ltd opened at Rs. 413.50 per equity share, from its previous day’s closing price of Rs. 410.25, and made an intraday high of Rs. 417.30 per equity share.
Order Details
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has received a major work order from the General Administration Department (GAD) of Chhattisgarh. The order, valued at Rs.17.47 Cr was officially received.
The scope of work includes network connectivity, operations and maintenance (O&M), procurement and installation of hardware, and implementation of a revamped integrated communication system. This will cover WLAN, LAN, and EPBAX infrastructure across the designated regions.
This contract is domestic in nature and will be executed by RailTel over a period extending up to January 14, 2031.This new project highlights RailTel’s strong capabilities in digital infrastructure and its commitment to delivering reliable connectivity and communication services across government networks.
Company details
RailTel is a Navratna public sector company set up by the Government of India in 2000. Its main purpose is to provide broadband, VPN, telecom, and multimedia services to help improve train control and safety systems in Indian Railways. Today, its network covers about 6,000 railway stations across the country, including major business areas.
The company has a strong order book worth Rs.7,018 crore. Out of this,Rs.2,076 crore (29.59 Percent) comes from state governments, Rs.2,004 crore (28.55 Percent) from Indian Railways,Rs.868 crore (12.36 Percent) from government departments, and the remaining Rs.2,070 crore (29.49 Percent) from other clients.
The company’s revenue from operations surged from Rs. 2568 crores in FY24 reaching Rs. 3478 crores in FY25, reflecting strong business growth. Net profit also rose from Rs. 246 crores to Rs. 300 crores, indicating better cost management and profitability. These figures highlight a solid improvement in both revenue and overall financial performance.
Written by: Sudeep Kumbar
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