Navratna PSU Secures Rs 7292.8 mn Rail Electrification Order

13 Mar 2026 CW Team

The company clarified that the transaction is between a government organisation and a government-owned company and therefore does not constitute a related party transaction. The filing emphasised the government-to-government character of the award and restated compliance with applicable procurement norms. The order was presented as a revised estimate building on prior work commissioned by the Ministry of Railways. Administrative and technical supervision will continue under the terms of the contract.

Railway electrification is being pursued to improve energy efficiency, to reduce carbon emissions and to lower operational costs across the rail network. The Mysuru-Hassan-Mangaluru project is expected to strengthen regional connectivity and to facilitate better freight and passenger movement in southern India. The works are aligned with national objectives to modernise rail infrastructure and to support more sustainable transport. The scheme will also support operational reliability and timetable adherence across the corridor.

The contract reinforces RITES's role in supporting railway infrastructure development both domestically and internationally. The company will undertake engineering, procurement and commissioning activities as specified under the turnkey arrangement. Progress on the corridor will be reported through routine regulatory filings as the project advances. Project schedules will be coordinated with local authorities to minimise disruption and to ensure safety and quality standards.

RITES, a Schedule 'A' public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has secured a Rs 7292.8 million (mn) order from South Western Railway for the electrification of the Mysuru-Hassan-Mangaluru corridor, including the Hassan-Arsikere section. The contract is on a cost-plus turnkey basis and the stated project cost excludes GST while including RITES fees. The filing indicated that execution is ongoing and that the assignment forms part of the company's continuing railway electrification work. The value figure follows an earlier order secured by the company in 2021 for related projects. The company clarified that the transaction is between a government organisation and a government-owned company and therefore does not constitute a related party transaction. The filing emphasised the government-to-government character of the award and restated compliance with applicable procurement norms. The order was presented as a revised estimate building on prior work commissioned by the Ministry of Railways. Administrative and technical supervision will continue under the terms of the contract. Railway electrification is being pursued to improve energy efficiency, to reduce carbon emissions and to lower operational costs across the rail network. The Mysuru-Hassan-Mangaluru project is expected to strengthen regional connectivity and to facilitate better freight and passenger movement in southern India. The works are aligned with national objectives to modernise rail infrastructure and to support more sustainable transport. The scheme will also support operational reliability and timetable adherence across the corridor. The contract reinforces RITES's role in supporting railway infrastructure development both domestically and internationally. The company will undertake engineering, procurement and commissioning activities as specified under the turnkey arrangement. Progress on the corridor will be reported through routine regulatory filings as the project advances. Project schedules will be coordinated with local authorities to minimise disruption and to ensure safety and quality standards.

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