RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has received a work order worth ₹17.02 crore from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, according to a regulatory filing dated 26 February 2026. The order relates to the deployment of underground optical fibre cable (OFC) connectivity across multiple IIT Delhi campuses.
The project includes establishing fibre links between the main IIT Delhi campus and its Sonipat campus, along with connectivity between the Delhi campus and Greater Noida.
The contract covers the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of underground OFC infrastructure. It also includes a 6-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) after completion of the installation phase.
The fibre laying work is scheduled to be completed within 9 months. The execution timeline of the contract runs until 24 February 2032.
The total value of the contract stands at ₹17,02,24,928, as stated in the work order received by RailTel. The project has been awarded by a domestic entity and is classified as an OFC laying project.
RailTel confirmed that the order does not involve any promoter or group company interest in the awarding entity . The company also stated that the contract is not categorised as a related party transaction.
The order combines both infrastructure creation and long-term upkeep responsibilities. This includes installation of underground fibre links across locations and subsequent maintenance support under the AMC framework for 6 years.
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As of February 27, 2026, 11:49 am, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd share price was trading at ₹311.05, a 0.50% decrease from the previous closing price.
The contract outlines RailTel’s role in executing underground fibre connectivity between IIT Delhi campuses, along with maintenance commitments extending through 2032.
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Published on: Feb 27, 2026, 12:14 PM IST
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