Airtel Business wins multi-year contract for the Indian Railway Security Operations Centre

Airtel Business has won a prestigious multi-year contract with the Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC) to deliver comprehensive security services to safeguard the digital backbone of India’s vast railway network. This contract positions Airtel as a trusted partner in securing one of the largest and most critical transportation systems in the world.

Protecting India’s National Railway Network

With over 13,000 trains operating daily and serving more than 20 million commuters, Indian Railways is vital to the nation’s infrastructure. It facilitates millions of digital transactions daily, and the need to safeguard sensitive customer data, payment details, and operational databases has never been more urgent. 

Airtel Business will design, build, and operate a robust 24x7x365 security system to provide round-the-clock protection for India’s railways.

The new cybersecurity architecture will ensure uninterrupted, secure, and seamless digital operations across the railway network, safeguarding sensitive information such as passenger identities, ticketing data, freight tracking, and more. 

The solution will protect over 160,000 employees spread across 26 locations, ensuring compliance, security, and resilience against emerging cyber threats.

Advanced Security for Critical Railway Operations

Under this agreement, Airtel Business will deploy an array of advanced technologies, including AI-embedded security systems and cutting-edge ‘Make in India’ cybersecurity products. The multi-layered approach will safeguard India’s railway operations and digital assets, helping to detect, respond, and neutralise cyber threats with minimal latency.

Key Features of the Security Solution

• Unified compliance and visibility: Centralised compliance dashboard for real-time monitoring across 26+ locations.
• Advanced endpoint protection: AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for continuous endpoint monitoring and security.
• Patch & vulnerability management: Real-time monitoring of over 190,000 critical assets across 26 locations.
• Next-gen monitoring: AI-driven SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA systems for predictive threat detection with a mean-time-to-detect (MTTD) of less than 20 seconds.
• Strong network & access controls: Advanced firewalls, routers, and credential safeguards for secure mission-critical applications.

Leadership Commentary

As per the exchange filings, Sharat Sinha, CEO & Director – Airtel Business, commented: “At Airtel Business, we recognise the critical need for advanced defence mechanisms in today’s era of escalating cyber threats. We are proud to be chosen by IRSOC as the partner to fortify the security of India’s largest and most complex digital infrastructure. Our solutions will ensure secure, seamless services for millions of daily commuters.”

Dilip Kumar, EDIP – Railway Board, added: “The establishment of IRSOC is a significant step toward securing Indian Railways’ digital operations. This centralised centre will provide enhanced monitoring, threat intelligence, and collaboration with national cyber security agencies, improving the overall safety and reliability of our services.”

About Bharti Airtel

Headquartered in India, Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with a presence in 15 countries across India and Africa. The company ranks among the top three mobile operators globally and serves over 600 million customers. 

Airtel’s portfolio includes high-speed 4G/5G mobile services, Wi-Fi (FTTH+FWA), digital payments, financial services, and enterprise solutions like secure connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IoT. Airtel also offers a sovereign, telco-grade cloud platform through its subsidiary Xtelify, which helps enterprises accelerate digital transformation.

Bharti Airtel Share Price Performance

On October 6, 2025, Bharti Airtel share price opened at ₹1,892.60 on NSE, below the previous close of ₹1,896.70. During the day, it surged to ₹1,904.90 and dipped to ₹1,887.50. The stock is trading at ₹1,899.20 as of 12:37 PM. The stock registered a marginal change of 0.13%.

Over the past week, it has moved up by 1.11%, over the past month, it has moved up by 0.61%, and over the past 3 months, it has declined by 5.84%.

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