Indian railway technology stock Kernex Microsystems has been in the spotlight following a major order win from the Indian Railways for its indigenous Automatic Train Protection system, KAVACH.
Kernex Microsystems (India) Ltd. (KMIL) announced that the Kernex-KEC consortium has received a Letter of Acceptance from West Central Railway, Bhopal. The contract, valued at ₹151.41 crore including 18% GST, involves deploying the KAVACH Automatic Train Protection system on a UHF backbone with Optical Fibre Cable infrastructure and route diversity.
The scope of the project includes work across significant railway stretches such as Itarsi (excluding) to Khandwa (excluding), Bina (excluding) to Ruthiyai, and other linked sections under the Bhopal Division of West Central Railway. As per the contract terms, the project is scheduled to be completed within 600 days from the date of the LOA.
Kernex highlighted that this latest order further solidifies its leadership in KAVACH deployments. From April 1, 2024, to date, the company’s cumulative KAVACH order book, including projects executed through partners and consortiums, now stands at ₹3,136.53 crore, showcasing strong momentum in the indigenous rail safety segment.
Kernex Microsystems share price hit the 5% upper circuit during intraday trading on August 19, 2025.
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KAVACH is India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection system designed to significantly enhance rail operational safety and efficiency. Developed in line with global best practices, it provides automatic braking and signalling safeguards to prevent accidents and improve overall reliability across the Indian Railways network.
Kernex Microsystems’ latest order win marks another milestone in its growing presence within the domestic rail safety automation space. The company continues to benefit from the wider rollout of KAVACH across key railway corridors in the country.
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Published on: Aug 19, 2025, 3:44 PM IST
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