New Delhi: Navratna PSU Railtel Corporation of India Ltd announced its financial results for the first quarter ending June 2025, reporting a significant 34.6% year-on-year increase in net profit. The company’s net profit rose to Rs 66 crore from Rs 48.6 crore in the same quarter last fiscal year.
Revenue and EBITDA Show Robust Growth
Railtel’s revenue from operations surged by 33.2% to Rs 743.8 crore, up from Rs 558 crore in Q1 FY25. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) also grew by 11.5%, reaching Rs 116 crore compared to Rs 104 crore in the previous year’s quarter. Despite this, the operating margin declined to 15.6% from 18.6% in Q1 FY25, indicating some pressure on operational efficiency.
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Market Reaction
Shares of Railtel Corporation closed at Rs 379.15 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), down by Rs 14.80 or 3.76% on the day of the announcement.
About RailTel
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. is a “Mini Ratna (Category-I)” Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. With a pan-India optic fiber network and deep expertise in ICT services, RailTel provides end-to-end broadband, data center, and digital solutions to government bodies and private enterprises alike. The PSU plays a pivotal role in the Digital India mission by bridging the digital divide across urban and rural areas.