Kothari Industrial wins ₹1.59 crore railway service contract
Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited has secured a ₹1.59 crore service contract from Southern Railway for wagon repair shop operations. The contract involves hiring forklift trucks and staff for 600 working days, starting on or before July 21, 2026.

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Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited has secured a service contract worth ₹1.59 crore from Southern Railway for wagon repair shop operations. The contract was awarded on July 18, 2026, through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) by the Office of the Chief Workshop Manager, Carriage & Wagon Workshop, Perambur. This order strengthens the company's engagement with the Indian Railways, a key client in the infrastructure sector.
The agreement entails the hiring of five diesel-operated forklift trucks with a capacity of 3 tons each. In addition to the equipment, the scope includes the provision of drivers, material handling staff, and one supervisor to manage operations at the wagon repair shop. The services are scheduled to commence on or before July 21, 2026.
The contract duration is set for 600 working days from the date of commencement, as per the terms and conditions of the GeM Contract. The company confirmed that the transaction does not involve any related party interests and is at arm's length. The awarding entity is a domestic government body.
Contract Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Client | Office of the Chief Workshop Manager, Carriage & Wagon Workshop, Perambur, Southern Railway, Indian Railways |
| Nature of Contract | Service Contract |
| Contract Value | ₹1,59,32,640 |
| Duration | 600 Working Days |
| Commencement Date | On or before July 21, 2026 |
The disclosure was submitted to BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Para B of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Anil Kumar Padhiali, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the filing on behalf of Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Kothari Industrial Corporation
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.69% | -3.76% | +1.59% | -9.60% | -9.60% | -9.60% |
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