RailTel Gets ₹48.39 Crore Odisha Order; Shares Rise 1.90%

Mumbai, October 6: RailTel Corporation of India Limited has received a ₹48.39 crore work order from the Odisha Primary Education Programme Authority (OPEPA) for the supply, installation and commissioning of tools and equipment for vocational laboratories.

According to the exchange filing, the order was received on October 5, 2026, at 1:14 PM. The contract is domestic and includes the complete supply, installation, commissioning and set-up of equipment required for the vocational labs.

The total order value is ₹48,39,67,198, including applicable taxes. The work is scheduled for completion by April 3, 2027.

Stock Market Snapshot

The RailTel share price stood at ₹257.10 as of 11:25:32 AM IST on October 6, 2026, according to the market data.

The stock was up ₹4.80, or 1.90%, at the time. Shares remained firmly in positive territory through the morning, moving above ₹257 after opening around the ₹253 level.

The RailTel share price movement came as the company disclosed the ₹48.39 crore work order from OPEPA.

Order Covers Supply And Installation Of Vocational Lab Equipment

The contract involves the supply, installation and commissioning of tools and equipment for vocational laboratories. RailTel will also undertake the set-up work as part of the assignment.

The project has been awarded by OPEPA, a state-level authority responsible for implementing elementary education programmes in Odisha. The work order is classified as a domestic contract and is not a related-party transaction.

RailTel also disclosed that its promoter, promoter group and group companies have no interest in the entity awarding the order.

RailTel Adds To Government-Focused Order Pipeline

The latest contract adds another government-linked project to RailTel’s order pipeline. The company will execute the work within the stipulated period ending April 3, 2027.

The ₹48.39 crore award covers the full scope from equipment supply to installation, commissioning and laboratory set-up, giving the company an end-to-end role in the project.

Conclusion

The ₹48.39 crore OPEPA work order adds to RailTel’s project pipeline in the education and vocational training space, with execution scheduled through April 3, 2027. The RailTel share price was up 1.90% at ₹257.10 as of 11:25:32 AM IST on October 6, 2026, following the disclosure.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/RAILTEL/Railtel-Corporation-Of-India-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/RAILTEL_06102026105301_Railtel_Order_Book_Company_Rep_051026.pdf