New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, has secured a major work order worth ₹92.91 crore from the Directorate of Education, GNCTD.
The company informed stock exchanges about the development in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations. The order strengthens RailTel’s growing footprint in the education technology infrastructure segment.
Order Details at a Glance
- Awarding Authority: Directorate of Education, GNCTD
- Order Value: ₹92,91,08,427 (₹92.91 crore)
- Scope of Work: Design, installation & maintenance of ICT-based Educational Lab/Centre
- Category: O&M, Supply & Services
- Order Receipt Date: February 13, 2026
- Execution Deadline: February 11, 2028
- Type: Domestic Contract
- Promoter/Related Party Interest: None
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Project Scope: ICT-Based Educational Labs
The contract involves the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of ICT-based educational labs and centres across institutions under Delhi’s education department.
These labs are aimed at enhancing digital learning infrastructure, aligning with the government’s push for smart classrooms and technology-enabled education.
Strategic Significance for RailTel
Boost to Order Book Diversification
The project adds to RailTel’s expanding portfolio of non-railway sector projects, particularly in education, healthcare, and e-governance infrastructure.
Strengthening Position in EdTech Infrastructure
With increasing government investments in digital education, RailTel is positioning itself as a key technology implementation partner in the public sector.
Revenue Visibility Till 2028
The order will be executed over nearly two years, providing stable revenue flow and operational income visibility for RailTel’s services and O&M vertical through February 2028.
Positive Stock Market Sentiment
Large government-backed contracts typically enhance investor confidence in PSU stocks. Following the announcement, RailTel shares are likely to remain in focus among market participants.
Compliance and Governance Clarity
RailTel confirmed that:
- The contract is purely domestic in nature.
- There is no promoter or promoter group interest involved.
- The transaction does not qualify as a related party transaction, ensuring it meets arm’s length standards.
About RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways and one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers. The company owns a nationwide optic fiber network laid along railway tracks and provides broadband, VPN, data center, and ICT services across India. In recent years, RailTel has diversified beyond railway communications into education, healthcare, smart city, and e-governance projects, strengthening its presence in the government digital infrastructure ecosystem.
