RVNL Share Price Surges Over 2%; Receives ₹161.02 Crore Order from East Coast Railway

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has received a Letter of Acceptance from East Coast Railway for a railway signalling project worth ₹161.02 crore, as per an exchange filing dated Augsut 20, 2026. 

The contract has been awarded by East Coast Railway, a domestic entity. According to the disclosure, the work is expected to be completed within 18 months. The total value of the order stands at ₹161,02,45,230.24. 

Signalling Work in KUR Division 

The project involves the provision of MSDAC in sections under the KUR division of East Coast Railway. The stated purpose is to increase reliability in the ABS section between MZY and KUR. 

The scope also includes work at RJGR, JRZ, SSPR, DNKL, HND and TLHD stations. Alterations will be carried out in electronic interlocking systems installed across these and other locations covered under the contract. 

Changes Across Multiple Systems 

The order covers alterations involving equipment manufactured by several railway signalling companies. These include Hitachi Rail STS India systems at BBS, MEDHA Servo Drives equipment at HND, BBSN, MCS and TLHD, and Siemens Rail Automation systems at several locations. 

Siemens' WESTRACE MK-II systems are included at RJGR, SSPR, DNKL, MZY, GJTA, CBT, SQQ, NRG and CTC. WESTRACE MK-I systems will be altered at BRAG and RTN, while KYOSAN equipment is covered at JRZ station. 

Transaction Details 

RVNL stated that the work falls within the normal course of its business. The company also said its promoter, promoter group and group companies have no interest in the entity awarding the contract. 

The transaction has not been classified as a related-party transaction, according to the disclosure. 

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Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) Share Price Performance  

As of August 20, 2026, 3:15 pm, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) share price was trading at ₹228.25, a 2.13% increase from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The ₹161.02 crore contract covers signalling and electronic interlocking work across sections and stations under East Coast Railway's KUR division. RVNL is expected to complete the work within 18 months. 
 
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