New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited has received a ₹166.80 crore work order from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for the extension of its existing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) arrangement.
The company disclosed the order on August 18, 2026, stating that the contract includes a one-year extension along with additional components. The domestic order is expected to strengthen RailTel’s role in providing IT infrastructure services to government organisations.
RailTel Receives ₹166.80 Crore Work Order From EPFO
The work order awarded by EPFO is valued at ₹1,66,80,29,314, inclusive of taxes.
The order relates to the extension of RailTel’s existing Infra-as-a-Service (IaaS) services for EPFO.
Key details of the contract include:
- Client: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
- Service: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
- Order value: ₹166.80 crore, including tax
- Contract type: Domestic
- Duration: One-year extension
- Execution period: Up to February 9, 2027
- Scope: Extension of the existing IaaS work order along with additional components
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One-Year IaaS Extension Includes Additional Components
According to RailTel’s regulatory disclosure, the new work order extends the existing IaaS arrangement between RailTel and EPFO for another year.
The extension also includes additional components, indicating the continuation and expansion of RailTel’s technology infrastructure support for the government organisation.
The services will continue to be provided by RailTel to EPFO, with the execution period running until February 9, 2027.
Order Strengthens RailTel’s Government Technology Business
The ₹166.80 crore contract adds another significant government-sector technology order to RailTel’s business.
The company has been involved in providing digital infrastructure and technology services to government organisations. The continuation of its IaaS engagement with EPFO highlights its capabilities in delivering and managing technology infrastructure for large public institutions.
The order is also expected to contribute to RailTel’s business and revenue from its IT and digital services operations.
No Related Party Transaction Involved
RailTel has disclosed that there is no promoter or promoter-group interest in the awarding entity.
The company has also confirmed that the transaction does not fall under related-party transactions.
This disclosure forms part of the company’s regulatory filing regarding the work order received from EPFO.
Why the EPFO Order Is Important for RailTel
The contract reinforces RailTel’s position as a technology infrastructure service provider for government institutions.
The one-year extension, coupled with additional components, will allow RailTel to continue supporting EPFO’s infrastructure requirements while strengthening its presence in the IaaS and digital infrastructure segment.
The latest order also adds to RailTel’s portfolio of projects involving major government organisations and public-sector institutions.
About RailTel Corporation of India
RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a public-sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways and is one of India’s major telecommunications and digital infrastructure providers. The company operates a nationwide telecom network and provides services including connectivity, data centre, cloud, ICT and other digital infrastructure solutions to government organisations, enterprises and other customers.
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