RailTel Wins Rs 502 Million IT and Internet Orders

29 Jul 2025 CW Team

RailTel Corporation of India has secured two significant work orders worth a combined Rs 502 million. The first, valued at Rs 100.5 million, involves implementing comprehensive IT solutions for the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD), Government of Odisha. This project is scheduled for completion by 20 January 2026.

The second contract, worth Rs 401.9 million, entails providing 8.4 Gbps high-speed internet connectivity to Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), also set for execution by the same deadline.

The company clarified that there is no related party involvement in either contract, ensuring both deals were concluded independently and at arm's length.

RailTel, a 'Navratna' central public sector enterprise, is one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers, with a pan-India optical fibre network spanning urban and rural regions.

For Q4 FY25, RailTel reported a 46.33 per cent year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to Rs 1.13 billion, while net sales rose 57.11 per cent to Rs 13.08 billion. Despite the positive results, RailTel shares declined by 1.73 per cent to Rs 395.40 on the BSE.

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