RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), convened its Board of Directors meeting on Sunday, June 15, 2025, and approved a Final Dividend of 8.5% of the paid-up share capital, translating to ₹0.85 per equity share, for the financial year 2024–25.
This Final Dividend comes in addition to the Interim Dividend of ₹2 per share already disbursed during the fiscal year, bringing the total dividend payout to ₹2.85 per share for FY 2024–25.
Final Dividend Subject to Shareholder Approval
The disbursal of the Final Dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Once approved, RailTel has confirmed that the dividend amount will be credited to eligible shareholders within 30 days from the date of declaration at the AGM.
Board Recommends Appointment of Secretarial Auditor
In addition to the dividend announcement, the RailTel Board has also recommended the appointment of M/s. Amit Agrawal & Associates as the Secretarial Auditor for a period of five financial years, starting from FY 2025–26 through FY 2029–30. This recommendation will also be placed before shareholders during the AGM for approval.
Positive Signal to Investors
The announcement of both interim and final dividends reflects RailTel’s consistent financial performance and commitment to value creation for its shareholders. The combined dividend of ₹2.85 per share indicates strong profitability and efficient capital distribution, which may be perceived positively by the market and retail investors.
About RailTel
RailTel, a “Navratna” Central Public Sector Enterprise, is a leading provider of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services in India, operating a nationwide optical fiber network. It was formed in 2000 to modernize railway communications and provide broadband and multimedia services using railway tracks’ right-of-way. RailTel’s services include broadband telecom, multimedia networks, and IT & ICT solutions, including data center services and Wi-Fi. RailTel boasts a vast optical fiber network, with over 61,000 route kilometers and 21,000 kilometers of citywide access.
