New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a “Navratna” Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways and a leading neutral telecom infrastructure provider, has secured a major work order worth Rs 63.92 crore from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). The contract involves the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning (SITC), and five years of operations and maintenance support for an advanced ICT (Information and Communication Technology) network. The project is slated for completion by 12 May 2031, highlighting RailTel’s growing footprint in the government ICT sector.
Project Scope and Execution
The CPWD order covers the end-to-end design and implementation of a state-of-the-art ICT network, including hardware, software, testing, and commissioning. RailTel will also provide five years of operations and maintenance support post-installation, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted functioning of the network.
This project reinforces RailTel’s capabilities in executing large-scale telecom infrastructure projects across India, leveraging its Pan-India optical fiber network and expertise in providing advanced ICT solutions to both government and private sector clients.
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Recent Government Projects
In addition to the CPWD order, RailTel has also secured a Rs 48.78 crore project from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The contract involves the selection of a system integrator for designing, developing, and implementing the Regional Information System for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and the Urban Observatory at MMRDA, Mumbai, with execution scheduled through 28 December 2027.
These consecutive wins underline RailTel’s continued dominance in government-led ICT and telecom infrastructure projects.
Financial Performance Highlights
RailTel’s robust operational growth is reflected in its recent quarterly results. For Q2 FY26, the company reported a standalone net profit of Rs 76.07 crore, marking a 4.72% increase compared with Rs 72.64 crore in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations rose 12.78% year-on-year to Rs 951.36 crore.
Following the CPWD order announcement, RailTel shares marginally declined by 0.24%, closing at Rs 330.70 on the BSE on Friday, 5 December 2025. In comparison, shares closed at Rs 329.65, down 0.56%, in connection with the MMRDA project announcement.
About RailTel Corporation of India Limited
RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways. It operates one of the largest optical fiber networks in India, providing end-to-end broadband and ICT solutions to government organizations, enterprises, and telecom service providers. RailTel plays a pivotal role in strengthening India’s digital infrastructure through large-scale projects across the country, including smart city initiatives, e-governance networks, and advanced telecom solutions.
