New Delhi, February 13, 2026: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has secured a ₹92.91 crore ($11.2 million approx.) work order from the Directorate of Education, GNCTD, boosting its growing presence in education technology infrastructure.
The company disclosed the order to stock exchanges on Friday in line with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) listing regulations. The project involves the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of ICT-based educational labs across government schools in Delhi.
Key Contract Details
- Order value: ₹92.91 crore
- Scope: Design, installation, and maintenance of ICT-based educational labs/centers
- Execution timeline: By February 11, 2028
- Nature: Domestic project; supply, services, and operations & maintenance
- Related-party transaction: None
Why It Matters
The contract adds to RailTel’s expanding non-railway order book as the company steadily diversifies into sectors such as education, healthcare, and e-governance. With governments accelerating digital classroom initiatives, ICT labs are becoming central to modern learning—positioning RailTel to benefit from sustained public spending in edtech infrastructure.
From a financial standpoint, the nearly two-year execution window offers steady revenue visibility, particularly from the operations and maintenance component. Market participants typically view such government-backed wins as sentiment-positive for PSU stocks, keeping RailTel shares in focus.
Official Statement
In its exchange filing, RailTel said it had received the work order on February 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and promptly disclosed the development as required.
About RailTel
RailTel is a Mini Ratna PSU and one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers, operating a nationwide optic fiber network. Beyond railway communications, it delivers broadband, VPN, and managed services, and has been increasingly winning projects in e-governance, education, and smart city programs.
Bottom Line
The ₹92.91 crore order from Delhi’s education authority strengthens RailTel’s credentials outside its core railway business, underscoring its execution capability and reinforcing its role in India’s digital education push.
