Kernex Microsystems (India) Limited has obtained a significant order from the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), New Delhi. This contract, valued at ₹209.82 crore inclusive of 18% GST, covers the survey, design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the Kavach system and associated towers across a 931 km double line automatic signalling section on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
The awarded project spans from New Boraki-New Khurja to New Bhaupur-New Unchdih-New Sonnagar, focusing on improving railway operational safety through the indigenously developed automatic train protection Kavach system. The scope includes the installation of signalling towers and other critical infrastructure along this extensive corridor.
The contract is earmarked for completion within 730 days from the date of the Letter of Acceptance (LoA), underlining Kernex Microsystems’ commitment to enhancing India's railway safety technology.
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This order adds substantially to Kernex Microsystems’ cumulative orders, which now stand at ₹3,346.35 crore (including GST) for projects starting from April 1, 2024, onwards. This reinforces the company’s strong footprint in the railway safety and signalling sector.
Kavach, as an automatic train collision prevention system developed by Indian Railways, is central to improving safety and reducing accidents, especially on dedicated freight corridors where efficiency and safety are paramount.
The comprehensive project involves multiple stages from surveying and designing to installing and commissioning the system, ensuring a robust safety framework for freight operations. Once completed, this will enhance signalling security over one of the busiest and strategically important freight corridors, enhancing operational reliability in Indian Railways.
On August 29, 2025, Kernex Microsystems (India) share price opened at ₹981.00 on NSE, below the previous close of ₹994.50. During the day, it surged to ₹1,027.50 and dipped to ₹980.00. The stock is trading at ₹1,018.90 as of 1:12 PM. The stock registered a significant gain of 2.45%.
Over the past week, it has declined by 4.52%, over the past month, it has declined by 2.14%, and over the past 3 months, it has declined by 15.12%.
Kernex Microsystems’ ₹209.82 crore contract from DFCCIL for the Kavach system project marks a significant milestone in railway safety technology implementation. The project strengthens the company’s market position and contribution towards safer and more efficient rail freight operations in India.
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Published on: Aug 29, 2025, 1:53 PM IST
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