RailTel Corporation of India Limited has announced the re-appointment of Shri Rameshwer Meena as a Part-time Government Nominee Director on its Board, effective October 17, 2025. This decision, conveyed by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, reinforces the company's commitment to maintaining strong governance and expertise in its leadership.

Key Details of the Appointment

Professional Background

Shri Rameshwer Meena brings a wealth of experience to the RailTel Board:

• Belongs to the 1992 exam batch of Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE)
• Extensive experience in Signalling & Telecommunication field
• Expertise in planning, implementation, and commissioning of infrastructure projects over Indian Railways
• Specializes in railway electrification, automatic signalling, doubling, and multi-tracking

Career Highlights

• Served in various positions across Western Railway and North Central Railway
• Worked with the Central Organisation for Railway Electrification of Indian Railways
• Held the position of Executive Director/Signal
• Deputation to Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (PSU under Ministry of Railways)
• Proficient in maintenance of Modern Signalling Systems of Indian Railways
• Attended training programs on Train Protection Warning System in Italy & France

Governance and Compliance

RailTel Corporation has confirmed that Shri Meena:

• Has not been debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order or other authority
• Is not related to any existing Director or Key Managerial Personnel of the company
• Holds no shares in RailTel Corporation

This re-appointment underscores RailTel's commitment to leveraging expertise from the railway sector, potentially enhancing its strategic direction in railway communication and signalling technologies. As the company continues to play a crucial role in India's digital infrastructure development, Shri Meena's extensive experience is expected to contribute significantly to RailTel's future projects and initiatives.

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd , a prominent player in the Indian telecom infrastructure sector, has recently secured multiple contracts totaling ₹121.67 crore, showcasing its strong position in the market for digital connectivity and smart city solutions.

Karnataka Contract for KSWAN 2.0 Support

RailTel has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Center for E-Governance, Karnataka, for a contract valued at ₹18.22 crore. The project involves providing back-to-back OEM support for existing KSWAN 2.0 routers and switches. This contract, as per the LODR filing, is set to be executed by November 8, 2025.

Additional Significant Contracts

In addition to the Karnataka contract, RailTel has secured two other substantial projects:

1. A ₹70.94 crore contract from Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation for city network backbone services, scheduled for completion by December 31, 2026.

2. A ₹32.51 crore order from Panvel Municipal Corporation for connectivity services under the Safe City Project, with a completion date set for March 19, 2031.

Contract Details

Here's a breakdown of the recently secured contracts:

Market Response

Despite the positive news of these contract wins, RailTel's shares closed at ₹384.00 on the BSE, marking a decline of 1.78%.

These new contracts underscore RailTel's growing role in India's digital infrastructure development, particularly in smart city initiatives and e-governance projects. The company's ability to secure diverse projects across different regions of India demonstrates its competitive edge in the telecom infrastructure sector.

As RailTel continues to expand its project portfolio, investors and industry observers will likely keep a close watch on the company's execution capabilities and the potential impact on its financial performance in the coming quarters.