RailTel Bags ₹166.38 Crore Order from BSNL; Share Price Surges

RailTel Corporation of India has received a significant ₹1,66,38,00,000 work order from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), further bolstering its role in strengthening India’s digital infrastructure. The project, involving service-related deliverables, is set to be completed over the next three years, reinforcing the company’s momentum in the telecom services segment.

BSNL Places ₹166 Crore Services Order

RailTel has been awarded an order worth ₹1,66,38,00,000 by BSNL for service-based operations, with a project timeline running until 31 July 2028. The work was confirmed on 1 August 2025. The order has no promoter or related party involvement and is a domestic engagement.

This award reflects RailTel’s strong standing in the industry, known for its technical expertise, scale, and timely execution of large infrastructure projects, particularly within the public sector.

RailTel Q1 FY26 Earnings Results 

Alongside this order, RailTel also reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter ending June 2025. Net profit rose to ₹66 crore, registering a 36% increase compared to ₹49 crore in the same quarter last year. Operational revenue grew by 33.2%, reaching ₹744 crore from ₹558 crore year-on-year.

About RailTel Ltd

RailTel Corporation of India is one of the country’s leading telecom infrastructure providers. Operating under the Ministry of Railways, it has established a robust nationwide optical fibre network covering thousands of kilometres across rail routes. The company delivers broadband, VPN, and enterprise solutions, while also playing a key role in supporting the digital transformation of government and public sector institutions.

Also Read: Govt Approves ₹11,169 Crore Rail Multitracking Projects to Boost Freight and Village Connectivity!

RailTel Corporation of India Share Price Performance 

As of August 4 2025, at 10:40 AM, RailTel Corporation of India share price is trading at ₹359.95 per share, reflecting a gain of 1.68%. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 13.88%.

Conclusion

With a ₹166 crore BSNL contract in the bag and a strong first quarter to back it up, RailTel continues to strengthen its position as a major player in India’s growing telecom infrastructure space. The company’s focus on high-value service projects and steady financial execution signals continued resilience and growth in the coming quarters.

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