RailTel Corporation Secures ₹31 Crore IT Infrastructure Upgrade Contract from NSIL
RailTel Corp bags Rs 31-cr IT infrastructure upgrade order from NSIL

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RailTel Corporation of India has been awarded a ₹31.21 crore contract by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for upgrading IT infrastructure, with a completion deadline of January 31, 2027. The project aims to enhance the company's capabilities in providing broadband and telecom services for Indian Railways.
- 01The order size is ₹31.21 crore (approximately $3.75 million USD), excluding taxes.
- 02The project is scheduled for completion by January 31, 2027.
- 03The contract was awarded on May 22, 2026, at 18:32 hours.
- 04RailTel Corporation's standalone net profit surged by 35.7% to ₹143.52 crore in Q4 FY26.
- 05Revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 increased by 27.6% year-on-year to ₹1,668.86 crore.
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RailTel Corporation of India has secured a significant contract from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for the supply, installation, commissioning, and operation & maintenance of an IT infrastructure upgrade. The estimated order value is ₹31.21 crore (approximately $3.75 million USD), excluding taxes, and the project is expected to be completed by January 31, 2027. The contract was awarded on May 22, 2026, at 18:32 hours. RailTel, established in 2000, aims to provide nationwide broadband and VPN services, enhancing telecom and multimedia networks to modernize train control operations and safety systems for Indian Railways. In its latest financial results, RailTel reported a 35.7% increase in standalone net profit, reaching ₹143.52 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, compared to ₹105.78 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Additionally, revenue from operations rose by 27.6% year-on-year to ₹1,668.86 crore in Q4 FY26, indicating robust growth in its business operations.
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This project will enhance the IT infrastructure of RailTel, improving its service delivery and operational efficiency, which is vital for the modernization of Indian Railways.
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