Railtel Corporation of India Ltd (RAILTEL) Share Price & Fundamentals

What we do

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a Navratna PSU under Ministry of Railways providing pan-India broadband, telecom, data center, and digital infrastructure leveraging an extensive optical fiber network.

Founded in

2,000

Market share

Among largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers with over 63,000 route km optical fiber covering 70% of India's population and 7000+ railway stations.

Problem solved

Modernizes rail communication and offers nationwide broadband to bridge connectivity gaps, enabling digital transformation in railways and government sectors.

Top clients or who we serve

Indian Railways, government institutions, research/academic bodies (e.g., National Knowledge Network), urban and rural broadband users; B2G and B2C segments.

Key management

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Our journey and innovations

Set up in 2000 to utilize rail telecom assets; launched nationwide broadband and WiFi at stations; pioneered data centers and cloud services; became Navratna PSU in 2024; merged subsidiary RailTel Enterprises in 2023.

Where we operate

Pan-India presence with optical fiber network across major towns, rural areas, and 7000+ railway stations; key data centers in Gurgaon and others.

Top products or what we offer

Telecom services including NLD, IP/MPLS VPN, FTTH (RailWire), data centers, cloud platform (RailCloud), WiFi at stations, and specialized ICT projects for government.

Top brands

RailWire broadband service; RailCloud cloud platform; data center services; nationwide public WiFi at 6,115 stations; National Knowledge Network connectivity.

Raw materials needed

Optical fiber cables, telecom equipment, data center hardware, networking and switching gear.

Raw materials supplier

Not specified explicitly, likely includes domestic and international telecom equipment vendors and fiber optic manufacturers.

Recurring vs cyclical contribution

Predominantly recurring revenue from telecom and data center services with project implementation revenues boosting overall growth.

Our industry position

Leading telecom infrastructure provider with extensive rail fiber network, recognized as only 100% debt-free telecom PSU consistently profit making and dividend paying.

Financial highlights

FY25 revenue Rs 3477 Crore (+35%), profit Rs 299.8 Crore, zero debt, capital expenditure Rs 320 Crore, reserves Rs 1679 Crore; dividend payout aggregate Rs 91.47 Crore.

Geographical revenue split

Revenue primarily from Pan India operations covering all major districts and rail corridors across India.

Order book

Strong with major projects including Electronic Interlocking, LTE-R deployments, IP/MPLS networks, KAVACH systems, and tunnel communication for challenging terrains.

Whats driving growth

Expanding digital infrastructure, government ICT projects, increased broadband and data center demand, WiFi rollout, and strategic public initiatives.

Our future plans

Capacity augmentation in core networks, expanding data center footprint, enhancing cloud & cybersecurity services, and continuing major railway digital transformation projects.

Our green promise

CSR initiatives in education, health, women empowerment, sustainability focus but specific green policies not detailed.

Our people and values

881 employees including regular and contractual staff; inclusive workforce with reservation compliance; emphasis on employee welfare and skill development.

Key challenges ahead

Managing project execution risks, technology upgrades, competition, cyber security threats, and sustaining growth in regulated telecom environment.

Interesting facts

Only telecom PSU completely debt free and Navratna status holder; connects 765 institutes via National Knowledge Network; provides WiFi at over 6,000 railway stations.

Risks and strategy

Comprehensive risk management covering project, technological, cyber security and market risks; enterprise risk management framework in place with mitigation through audits and controls.