RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has secured a major contract worth Rs 26,72,60,140 from South East Central Railway for comprehensive optical fiber cable infrastructure development. The Navratna PSU announced this significant order win through a regulatory filing dated March 7, 2026.

Contract Details and Scope

The contract encompasses a comprehensive range of optical fiber cable infrastructure services. The scope includes supply, transportation, trenching, laying, backfilling, horizontal directional drilling, HDPE pipe insertion, blowing, jointing and termination of OFC.

Project Specifications

This domestic infrastructure project involves multiple technical components essential for modern railway communication systems. The work includes:

• Supply and transportation of optical fiber cables
• Ground preparation through trenching and backfilling operations
• Advanced horizontal directional drilling techniques
• HDPE pipe insertion and installation
• Technical processes including blowing, jointing and termination of OFC

Regulatory Compliance

The company has disclosed this contract in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure follows SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD-PoD1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, ensuring transparency in major contract announcements.

Corporate Structure

RailTel Corporation operates as a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The company confirmed that this contract does not involve any related party transactions and maintains arm's length dealings with the awarding entity.

The contract represents a significant addition to RailTel's order book, reinforcing its position in railway telecommunications infrastructure development across India's expanding rail network.

RailTel Corporation of India Limited has scheduled a board meeting for March 9, 2026, to deliberate on the declaration of a second interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The announcement was made through an official communication dated March 2, 2026, addressed to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.

Board Meeting Agenda

The board meeting will focus on two primary objectives related to dividend distribution:

The meeting represents the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders through regular dividend distributions during the current financial year.

Trading Window Closure

In compliance with regulatory requirements, RailTel has implemented a trading window closure for its equity shares. The trading restrictions became effective from March 3, 2026, and will continue until 48 hours after the dividend declaration.

This measure ensures compliance with insider trading regulations and maintains market integrity during the dividend announcement period.

Regulatory Compliance

The board meeting notification has been issued in accordance with Regulation 29 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This regulation mandates listed companies to inform stock exchanges about board meetings where material decisions, including dividend declarations, are expected to be considered.

The communication was signed by J.S. Marwah, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, with membership number FCS 8075, ensuring proper authorization and regulatory adherence. The announcement demonstrates RailTel's commitment to transparent corporate governance and timely disclosure of material information to stakeholders.