Texmaco Rail & Engineering Soars 6.6% on $62 Million Cameroon Export Win
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: Jan 14, 2026 04:07 PM IST
Mumbai, 26 June 2025: Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd (NSE: TEXRAIL) surged 6.62% in early trade today, climbing to ₹184.87 on the NSE, after revealing it had secured an export contract worth USD 62.24 million (₹535 crore) from Cameroon’s CAMALCO SA — making it one of the day’s strongest movers. This major contract not only boosts short-term market sentiment but also ensures consistent revenue through its two-decade maintenance clause. The company appears well-positioned to expand globally, reduce domestic dependence, and stabilise income through long-term agreements.
Strong Market Reaction Follows Deal Announcement
Texmaco opened at ₹188.00 and climbed to an intraday high of ₹189.00 before settling near ₹184.87. This surge followed a previous close of ₹173.39. The average traded price (VWAP) stood at ₹186.07. The share is currently trading between a 52-week low of ₹119.06 (7 April 2025) and a high of ₹296.49 (12 July 2024).
The company’s market capitalisation now stands at ₹7,378.56 crore, with a free float market cap of ₹3,542.85 crore. The adjusted P/E ratio is 32.83. The buy quantity reached 19,54,456 against a sell quantity of 9,95,537.
USD 62.24 Million Export Contract
The USD 62.24 million contract comprises two parts:
- Manufacturing and supplying 560 open‑top wagons, valued at USD 32.76 million (₹282 crore)
- A 20‑year maintenance agreement worth USD 29.48 million (₹253 crore)
This project is scheduled to be executed over 24 months, with scope for an additional 1,040 wagons over the next five years. Texmaco confirmed this is a regular export transaction with no related-party connections.
Key Order Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Awarding Entity | CAMALCO SA., Cameroon |
| Order Nature | Export (International) |
| Value (INR) | ₹535 crore |
| Number of Wagons | 560 (initial), with provision for 1,040 more |
| Maintenance Contract Duration | 20 years |
| Execution Timeline | 24 months from purchase order date |
| Related Party Status | No related party transaction |
The company confirmed that this is a standard export order with no promoter group interest and does not fall under related party transactions.
What’s Next
- Execution milestones: Investors will monitor delivery schedules and how effectively the long-term maintenance portion is managed.
- Earnings trajectory: This deal is likely to reflect in revenue over the coming quarters, which could improve margins and boost investor confidence.
- Strategic execution: Progress on global partnerships and manufacturing scale-ups will indicate how efficiently Texmaco can shift its growth model.
Capacity Expansion and JVs Strengthen Long-Term Outlook
- Export momentum: This deal reinforces Texmaco’s strategic shift away from domestic government contracts towards international private orders. Earlier in 2025, the company had secured a ₹140 crore supply order from the Ministry of Railways in India. Additionally, it partnered with Poland-based Nevomo to explore advanced mobility technologies like mag-rail and AI-integrated freight systems.
- Strategic ambitions: Texmaco has openly targeted reducing its reliance on government orders from 80% to 70% in FY25–26, focusing more on private and global clients.
- Profitability and capacity: Despite a 12% decline in net profit in the latest quarter, the company reported a 17.5% increase in revenue and a 14.7% rise in EBITDA year-on-year.
- Global footprint: Recent exports include tank wagons to Cameroon and a repeat order of gondola wagons to Liberia for ArcelorMittal, establishing Texmaco as a consistent supplier in Africa.
The Bigger Picture
The demand for freight transport infrastructure is steadily growing across Africa and Asia. Texmaco’s latest win aligns with this trend and complements initiatives like India’s “Mission 3000 MT”, which seeks to scale up freight movement capacity across the country.
By landing this high-value contract, Texmaco secures both near-term revenue and long-term service income, strengthening its position in global rail infrastructure markets. It signals a strategic pivot that could help the company reduce volatility and improve resilience in a competitive sector.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/TEXRAIL_25062025194954_TexRailReceiptofoOrder25062025Signed.pdf
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