RITES Receives Revised Cost Estimate of ₹729.28 Crore for Railway Electrification Project
RITES Limited has received updated cost estimates for its railway electrification project covering the Mysuru-Hassan-Mangaluru including Hassan-Arsikere route. The revised project cost stands at ₹729.28 crore excluding GST, marking a significant increase from the original estimate of ₹461.23 crore awarded in 2021. The project is being executed on a Cost Plus turnkey basis for South Western Railway.

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RITES has received revised estimates for the Railway Electrification work of Mysuru-Hassan-Mangaluru including Hassan-Arsikere from South Western Railway on a Cost Plus turnkey basis. The updated project cost stands at ₹729.28 crore excluding GST, including RITES fees, marking a significant revision from the previously announced estimate.
Project Details and Scope
The railway electrification project encompasses the strategic Mysuru-Hassan-Mangaluru corridor including Hassan-Arsikere, representing a crucial infrastructure development for Karnataka's railway network. South Western Railway has awarded this project to RITES under a Cost Plus turnkey arrangement, ensuring comprehensive project execution.
| Project Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Awarding Entity: | South Western Railway |
| Project Type: | Railway Electrification |
| Route Coverage: | Mysuru-Hassan-Mangaluru including Hassan-Arsikere |
| Revised Project Cost: | ₹729.28 crore (excluding GST, including RITES fees) |
| Contract Basis: | Cost Plus turnkey |
| Entity Type: | Domestic |
Regulatory Compliance and Background
The company has informed stock exchanges about this development under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This update continues from the original order secured in June 2021, when RITES was initially awarded the project with an estimated cost of ₹461.23 crore including fees.
| Original vs Revised Estimates: | Amount (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Original Project Cost (2021): | 461.23 |
| Revised Project Cost (2026): | 729.28 |
| Cost Increase: | 268.05 |
Strategic Significance
The electrification project represents a key infrastructure initiative that will enhance railway connectivity and operational efficiency along this important regional corridor. As an ongoing project between government entities, this development underscores RITES' continued role in India's railway modernization efforts and infrastructure development programs.
Historical Stock Returns for RITES
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.35% | -4.18% | -7.15% | -21.19% | -1.31% | +58.96% |


































