RailTel Share Price in Focus; Secures Major ₹2,098 Crore Order for Education Project in Bihar

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has received a major Letter of Acceptance from the Bihar Education Project Council for implementing the Education Quality Enhancement project under PM SHRI, valued at over ₹2,098 crore.
RailTel Bags Significant Order
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. announced on Sep 13, 2025, that it has secured a substantial order from the State Project Director of the Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC). The project involves the implementation of the Education Quality Enhancement initiative under the Prime Minister’s PM SHRI program.
RailTel Order Details
- Entity Awarding the Contract: State Project Director, Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC)
- Nature of Contract: Supply and implementation for education quality enhancement
- Domestic/International: Domestic
- Execution Timeline: By 11-Sep-2026
- Order Size: Estimated at ₹2,09,78,63,937 (₹2,098 crore)
- Promoter/Group Interest: None
- Related Party Transaction: No
Strategic Importance
This order underscores RailTel’s growing role in supporting government initiatives in the education sector. The project aims to enhance the quality of education across Bihar through advanced technology and infrastructure solutions, aligning with the objectives of PM SHRI.
RailTel Corporate Action History
RailTel has a consistent track record of dividend payouts, as reflected in the table below.
| EX Date | Purpose |
| 13/08/2025 | Final Dividend ₹0.85 |
| 02/04/2025 | Interim Dividend ₹1.00 |
| 06/11/2024 | Interim Dividend ₹1.00 |
| 14/08/2024 | Final Dividend ₹1.85 |
| 03/11/2023 | Interim Dividend ₹1.00 |
The record date is the specific date set by a company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive dividends or other corporate benefits. Investors must hold shares in their demat account before the record date to qualify for the payout.
Read More: RailTel Secures ₹149.5 Cr Work Order from MHA for CCTV Surveillance.
Conclusion
With this landmark order, RailTel strengthens its position as a key player in digital infrastructure for government projects. The execution of this project over the next year is expected to contribute significantly to the company’s revenue and reinforce its strategic presence in the education sector.
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Published on: Sep 15, 2025, 12:46 PM IST

Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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