RailTel Secures ₹16.89 Crore Defence Order for OFC Laying Work

BY ADMIN • FILED 23 Mar 2025, 6:20 PM

March 20, 2025 – RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has secured a significant work order from the Ministry of Defence for Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) Laying Work. The order, valued at ₹16.89 crore (including tax), was officially received on March 20, 2025, at 15:42, with the execution deadline set for March 17, 2026.

Key Highlights of the Order:

✅ Awarding Entity: Ministry of Defence (Domestic)
✅ Nature of Work: Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) Laying
✅ Order Value: ₹16,89,38,002 (Including Tax)
✅ Execution Timeline: To be completed by March 17, 2026
✅ Promoter Interest: No involvement of promoter/promoter group/group companies
✅ Related Party Transaction: Not classified as a related party transaction

This order strengthens RailTel’s position as a key player in India’s telecom and infrastructure sector, particularly in defence communication projects. The contract aligns with the government’s vision of enhancing secure communication networks for national security.

With a strong track record of executing large-scale networking and communication projects, RailTel’s latest achievement underscores its growing presence in strategic sectors.