New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Government of India, has received a major work order from the Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) for the renewal of cloud data centre hosting services.
The order, valued at ₹385.93 crore excluding taxes, covers hosting infrastructure and software support for several applications used by CCI. The contract is scheduled to be completed by October 14, 2032.
RailTel Secures Cloud Data Centre Hosting Order
According to the exchange filing, the work order involves the renewal of cloud data centre hosting for hardware and software supporting CCI’s key digital applications.
The applications covered under the order include:
- Oracle EBS
- e-Office
- BITS
- Cotbiz
- Kapas Kisan
The order has a total value of ₹3,859,270,450, equivalent to approximately ₹385.93 crore, excluding taxes.
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Contract to Run Till October 2032
RailTel will execute the cloud data centre hosting contract over a multi-year period.
Key Order Details
- Client: Cotton Corporation of India Ltd.
- Order: Renewal of cloud data centre hosting
- Order Value: ₹385.93 crore, excluding tax
- Applications: Oracle EBS, e-Office, BITS, Cotbiz and Kapas Kisan
- Completion Date: October 14, 2032
The long-term order strengthens RailTel’s presence in providing digital infrastructure and cloud-based services to government organisations.
CCI Plays Key Role in Cotton Sector
Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) is a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
The organisation is involved in various activities related to cotton procurement, trade and exports, making reliable digital infrastructure important for its operations.
The RailTel order will support the hosting infrastructure of applications used by CCI for its business and administrative functions.
RailTel Q1 FY27 Revenue Rises Over 20%
RailTel also reported growth in revenue from operations during the first quarter of FY27.
According to the company’s financial performance:
- Q1 FY27 revenue from operations: ₹893.27 crore
- Q1 FY26 revenue from operations: ₹743.83 crore
- Revenue growth: 20.09%
- Q1 FY27 standalone net profit: ₹65.78 crore
- Q1 FY26 standalone net profit: ₹66.10 crore
Standalone net profit declined marginally by 0.48% year-on-year, while revenue recorded strong growth during the quarter.
RailTel Share Price
RailTel shares closed at ₹279.00 on the BSE, down 0.68%, according to the information provided.
The stock had also risen 0.59% to ₹280.65 during the trading session.
About RailTel Corporation of India
RailTel Corporation of India Limited was incorporated in 2000 with the objective of developing a nationwide broadband, VPN, telecom and multimedia network and supporting the modernisation of train control, operations and safety systems of Indian Railways. The Navratna PSU operates a pan-India telecom network that passes through around 6,000 railway stations, covering major commercial centres. RailTel has also expanded its services into areas including cloud, data centres, connectivity and digital solutions.
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