New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has won a major order from Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan). The Letter of Intent (LoI), valued at ₹159.8 crore, is for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (SITC) of a Cloud-Based Integrated News Room for Doordarshan News, DD India, and regional news units.
Key Details of the Contract
Contract Value: ₹159.8 Crore (approx.)
Client: Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan)
Project Scope: Cloud-Based Integrated News Room System
Execution Timeline: By March 18, 2029
Nature of Contract: Domestic Services Contract
RailTel Status: Navratna Public Sector Enterprise (PSE)
The execution of this project is expected to be completed by March 18, 2029, ensuring a modern, fully integrated digital newsroom across Doordarshan’s national and regional networks.
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Strategic Significance
The project represents a major step in modernizing India’s public broadcaster, with the cloud-based system set to:
- Streamline news production workflows
- Enable seamless content integration across channels
- Enhance digital operations and efficiency
Analysts noted that this order highlights RailTel’s strategy to expand beyond railway infrastructure into high-value ICT and system integration projects for central government agencies. The project also demonstrates RailTel’s growing expertise in cloud-centric solutions for large-scale media operations.
Regulatory Compliance
In its stock exchange filing under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, RailTel confirmed:
- The order is not a related party transaction
- Promoters and promoter group have no interest in the awarding entity
- The LoI was received on March 19, 2026 and issued with approval from the Executive Director (CO)
This ensures full compliance with regulatory standards and maintains transparency in government contracts.
About RailTel
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, specializing in ICT, broadband, and digital infrastructure solutions. Over the years, RailTel has expanded its portfolio beyond railways, providing high-value system integration, cloud, and telecom services to central and state government agencies, strengthening India’s digital ecosystem.
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