Oriental Group Bags Lucrative Orders from Indian Railways

The Oriental Group, a prominent player in the Indian railway engineering sector, has secured significant orders totalling over ₹450 crore from Indian Railways. These contracts underline the group’s strong position in supplying essential equipment for the country’s vast railway network.

Oriental Foundry Bags Major Wagon Order

Oriental Foundry Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Oriental Group, emerged victorious in an e-tender issued by Indian Railways (e-Tender No. 2024RSI9542TC). The contract, valued at a substantial ₹4,32,15,97,524 (approximately $54 million), entails the manufacturing and supply of 1,200 BVCM-C wagons. These wagons, likely used for bulk commodity transportation, will play a crucial role in India’s freight movement infrastructure.

Payment Terms and Project Timeline Remain Unspecified

The announcement details a significant payment condition: 90% of the total cost is contingent upon receiving an Inspection Certificate issued by the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) and proof of dispatch/delivery. The remaining 10% will be disbursed after the wagons are successfully received, inspected, and accepted. However, the specific timeline for project completion remains undisclosed.

Oriental Rail Infrastructure Secures Coach Component Orders

Oriental Rail Infrastructure, another subsidiary of the Oriental Group, also secured a noteworthy contract from Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, a prominent Indian Railways coach manufacturer. Valued at ₹19,33,83,382 (approximately $2.4 million), this order involves the manufacturing and supplying of various coach components for LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) coaches, a prevalent design used in Indian passenger trains.

Breakdown of Coach Component Orders

The specific components included in the order encompass:

• 194 sets of seats for LHB GS coaches (likely General Second Class coaches) with a delivery deadline of April 2nd, 2025.
• 96 sets of seats and berths for LHB SCN coaches (potentially Second Class with Luggage Compartments) to be delivered by July 4th, 2025.
• 29 sets of seats and berths with MS corrugated sheet for LHB AC3T coaches (likely Third AC Tier coaches) with a delivery deadline of July 4th, 2025.

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