RailTel Wins Rs 639 Million CPWD Contract for ICT Network

10 Dec 2025 CW Team

RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a “Navratna” Public Sector Undertaking and one of the country’s leading neutral telecom infrastructure providers, has secured a major contract worth Rs 639.2 million from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). The project involves the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an advanced ICT network, along with five years of operations and maintenance support. It is scheduled for completion by 12 May 2031, underscoring RailTel’s expertise in delivering large-scale national telecom projects.

RailTel operates a nationwide optical fibre network, offering high-quality telecom infrastructure solutions to both government bodies and private enterprises. The new contract further strengthens RailTel’s presence in the government ICT services domain.

In Q2 FY26, RailTel reported a standalone net profit of Rs 760.7 million, marking a 4.72 per cent rise from Rs 726.4 million in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations increased 12.78 per cent year-on-year to Rs 9.5136 billion, reflecting strong operational performance.

Despite the positive announcement, RailTel’s share price dipped slightly by 0.24 per cent to close at Rs 330.70 on the BSE on Friday, 5 December 2025.

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