RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Ministry of Railways PSU, has officially announced that it has secured a major project order worth ₹22,75,08,801 (including taxes) from North Central Railway. This development has been disclosed in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Part A (B) of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and was communicated to stock exchanges on 2nd May 2025.

The work order, received on 1st May 2025 at 16:20 hrs, involves project execution with a clear deadline of 30th April 2026, signaling a relatively quick turnaround for a large-scale infrastructure initiative. While the nature of the project has not been specified in detail in the public disclosure, the company confirms that it will be executed within India and is a domestic contract awarded directly by North Central Railway.

According to Annexure-A enclosed with the filing, RailTel has provided key regulatory disclosures as mandated by SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD-PoD1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, ensuring transparency and timely dissemination of material information.

Key Details from the Disclosure Include:

• Entity Awarding the Order: North Central Railway

• Nature of Contract: Project-based

• Geographical Scope: Domestic

• Contract Value: ₹22,75,08,801 (inclusive of all applicable taxes)

• Execution Deadline: 30-April-2026

• Receipt Timestamp: 1st May 2025, 16:20 Hrs

• Interest of Promoter/Promoter Group: None

• Related Party Transaction: No

This work order adds to RailTel’s growing portfolio of railway infrastructure and connectivity projects, reinforcing its position as a key technology and communications solutions provider to Indian Railways and other government institutions. The company's robust experience in executing rail-based digital transformation projects, including station Wi-Fi, video surveillance, signaling communications, and data networks, places it in a strategic position to handle such assignments.

Although specific details of the project scope and milestones are governed by the Letter of Award (LOA) and have not been disclosed publicly, it is expected that the work will be aligned with RailTel’s existing capabilities in telecom, ICT services, and railway modernization.

This order is in line with RailTel’s ongoing efforts to drive digital transformation within Indian Railways, leveraging its pan-India optical fiber network and longstanding expertise in system integration. The project will likely contribute positively to the company’s financial performance for FY2025-26 and aligns with the government’s mission to digitize railway infrastructure.

Importantly, RailTel has clarified that there is no promoter or group company interest involved in this contract, and it does not constitute a related party transaction, ensuring full compliance with corporate governance standards.

The communication to the stock exchange clearly mentions that the information has been issued with the approval of ED/NR (Executive Director, Northern Region), adding procedural integrity to the disclosure.

This announcement reflects RailTel’s continued success in winning large government contracts, supporting its business model centered on providing innovative telecom and ICT solutions within India's infrastructure ecosystem.

With an already impressive track record and visibility into project pipelines from multiple rail zones and ministries, RailTel’s order book is expected to stay robust. The company’s continued participation in public infrastructure and government digitization programs provides a promising outlook for both shareholders and stakeholders.

Conclusion:

This ₹22.75 crore order from North Central Railway:

• Reinforces RailTel’s role in railway modernization and digital infrastructure.

• Demonstrates RailTel’s continued ability to win competitive, large-scale projects under transparent conditions.

• Sets a forward execution timeline culminating in April 2026, aligning with key operational quarters of the company’s business strategy.

Investors and market analysts will likely interpret this development as a positive signal of order inflow momentum and earnings visibility for the coming fiscal periods. RailTel’s strategic partnerships, digital capabilities, and government backing continue to place it in an advantageous position in India’s infrastructure transformation narrative.

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