News Earnings RailTel Corporation Reports Mixed Q3FY26 Results with Revenue Decline and Profit DropRailTel Corporation Reports Mixed Q3FY26 Results with Revenue Decline and Profit Drop
RailTel Corporation of India reported Q3FY26 revenue of ₹913.45 crores, declining from ₹951.36 crores in Q2FY26, with net profit dropping to ₹62.40 crores. Despite sequential decline, the company showed year-over-year growth with Q3FY26 revenue up 19.0% from ₹767.62 crores in Q3FY25. Nine-month performance was stronger with total income of ₹2,647.94 crores, growing 19.2% from the previous year, and net profit of ₹204.57 crores. The Board approved these results on February 2, 2026.
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RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has released its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The telecommunications infrastructure company's performance showed mixed trends with sequential decline but year-over-year improvement in key metrics.
Quarterly Financial Performance
The company's Q3FY26 results revealed a sequential revenue decline, with total income dropping to ₹924.04 crores from ₹965.74 crores in Q2FY26. Revenue from operations stood at ₹913.45 crores, representing a decrease from the previous quarter's ₹951.36 crores.
| Metric | Q3FY26 | Q2FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change (QoQ) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ crores) | 913.45 | 951.36 | 767.62 | -4.0% | +19.0% |
| Other Income (₹ crores) | 10.59 | 14.38 | 14.67 | -26.4% | -27.8% |
| Total Income (₹ crores) | 924.04 | 965.74 | 782.29 | -4.3% | +18.1% |
| Net Profit After Tax (₹ crores) | 62.40 | 76.07 | 65.05 | -18.0% | -4.1% |
Nine-Month Cumulative Results
For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, RailTel demonstrated stronger performance compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Total income for the nine months reached ₹2,647.94 crores, showing significant growth from ₹2,222.36 crores in the same period of FY25.
| Parameter | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ crores) | 2,608.62 | 2,169.22 | +20.3% |
| Total Income (₹ crores) | 2,647.94 | 2,222.36 | +19.2% |
| Net Profit Before Tax (₹ crores) | 279.61 | 250.59 | +11.6% |
| Net Profit After Tax (₹ crores) | 204.57 | 186.36 | +9.8% |
Profitability and Earnings Analysis
The company's profitability metrics showed varying trends across different periods. Net profit before tax for Q3FY26 was ₹85.00 crores, down from ₹105.30 crores in Q2FY26 but marginally lower than ₹89.68 crores in Q3FY25. Total comprehensive income for the quarter stood at ₹65.07 crores.
Earnings per share for Q3FY26 was ₹1.94, compared to ₹2.37 in Q2FY26 and ₹2.03 in Q3FY25. For the nine-month period, EPS reached ₹6.37, showing improvement from ₹5.81 in the corresponding period of FY25.
Capital Structure and Board Approval
RailTel maintained a stable equity share capital of ₹320.94 crores throughout the reporting periods. The company's other equity for the nine-month period stood at ₹1,824.61 crores, reflecting the accumulated reserves and retained earnings.
The Board of Directors approved these unaudited financial results in their meeting held on February 2, 2026. The results, along with the limited review report, have been made available on the company's website at www.railtel.in and on the stock exchange websites for stakeholder access.
Historical Stock Returns for Railtel Corporation of India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.56% | +2.04% | -10.97% | -5.40% | -6.47% | +175.98% |
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