Synopsis:
RailTel secured a ₹18.06 crore order from Dredging Corporation of India to provide offshore internet for DCI vessels and the Integrated Coastal Command Center (ICCC).
This Navratna Railway stock, engaged in developing nationwide broadband, telecom, and multimedia networks, modernizing train control systems, enhancing safety, and providing digital infrastructure solutions across India, jumped 1 percent after securing an order worth Rs. 18 crore from Dredging Corporation of India Limited.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 12,648.18 crores, the share of Railtel Corporation of India Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 396.95 per equity share, rising nearly 0.79 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 393.85. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 394.10 per equity share.
What is the News?
RailTel Corporation of India Limited has received a major work order from Dredging Corporation of India Limited worth Rs. 18.06 crore. The order involves providing seamless offshore internet services for DCI vessels and the Integrated Coastal Command Center (ICCC).
The project is domestic and is scheduled to be completed by 18th January 2026. This order will help RailTel strengthen its presence in offshore internet services and expand its business with government and maritime clients, boosting revenue and operational experience in specialized connectivity solutions.
Order Book
As of June 2025, RailTel Corporation of India Limited holds a strong order book of Rs. 7,197 crore, including around Rs. 500 crore for Kavach projects. In Q1 FY26, the company achieved an order inflow of Rs. 721 crore, up from Rs. 218 crore in Q1 FY25, demonstrating sustained growth and market confidence.
Management Guidance and Capex
RailTel Corporation of India Limited anticipates strong growth in FY26, with management forecasting a 25 percent revenue increase, supported by a growing order book and healthy operating margins of 11-12 percent.
In Q1 FY26, the company spent Rs. 66 crore on capital expenditure, part of a planned Rs. 350 crore for the year. Investments focus on data centers, telecom equipment, power plants, optical fiber networks, and software development to support infrastructure expansion and modernization.
Company Overview
RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, was founded in September 2000. The company’s main mission is to build nationwide broadband, telecom, and multimedia networks while modernizing train control and improving safety systems across Indian Railways.
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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