RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a Disaster Recovery IT Infrastructure project worth about Rs. 52.57 crore, including taxes.
According to the company’s exchange filing, the contract covers the supply, installation, integration and commissioning of disaster recovery infrastructure at a MeitY-empanelled Cloud Service Provider (CSP) data centre.
The order also includes five years of operations and maintenance services.
Project to Be Completed by January 2027
RailTel said the project is scheduled to be completed by January 12, 2027.
Key details of the order
- Contract value: Rs. 52.57 crore
- Nature of work: Disaster Recovery IT Infrastructure
- Scope: Supply, installation, integration and commissioning
- Additional component: Five years of operations and maintenance
- Execution deadline: January 12, 2027
- Awarding entity: Domestic entity
The company clarified that the contract does not involve any related-party transaction.
Recurring Revenue Component Adds Visibility
Apart from the initial execution work, the project includes a long-term maintenance component.
Such contracts typically provide:
- Better revenue visibility.
- Recurring service income.
- Stronger customer relationships.
- Support for margin stability.
Focus on Digital Infrastructure
RailTel has been expanding beyond its telecom network into several technology-related businesses.
Its offerings include:
- Data centre services.
- Cloud solutions.
- Cybersecurity.
- Networking solutions.
- System integration.
- Digital transformation projects.
The latest order strengthens the company’s presence in India’s digital infrastructure ecosystem.
Cloud Adoption Drives Demand
Demand for disaster recovery infrastructure has increased as organisations shift critical applications to cloud platforms.
Growth in the segment is being supported by:
- Rising cloud adoption.
- Government spending on digital infrastructure.
- Expansion of e-governance initiatives.
- Increased focus on cybersecurity.
- Business continuity requirements.
Programmes such as Digital India are expected to support investment in technology infrastructure.
Stock Performance
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd had a market capitalisation of around Rs. 10,392 crore.
The stock was trading at Rs. 323.80, down 0.09 percent during the session.
Recent performance
- Down 9.95% over the last five trading sessions.
- Up 1.76% over the past month.
- 52-week high: Rs. 443.15.
- 52-week low: Rs. 245.
About the Company
Established in 2000, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Government of India.
The company was set up to build broadband and telecom infrastructure for Indian Railways.
Today, RailTel operates one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure networks.
Network reach
- Optical fibre network passes through around 6,000 railway stations.
- Covers major commercial centres across the country.
The latest order is expected to add to the company’s order book and strengthen its presence in the government technology and digital infrastructure space.
TL;DR
RailTel has secured a Rs. 52.57 crore order for disaster recovery IT infrastructure, which includes five years of operations and maintenance. The project is scheduled to be completed by January 2027.
AI Summary
- RailTel received a Letter of Intent worth Rs. 52.57 crore.
- The project involves disaster recovery infrastructure at a cloud data centre.
- The contract includes five years of operations and maintenance.
- Execution is scheduled to be completed by January 12, 2027.
- RailTel continues to expand its digital infrastructure business.
