RailTel Corporation announced its Q3 FY26 results, reporting a 19% year-on-year increase in operating revenue, reaching INR913 crores. Telecom segment contributed INR349 crores while the Project segment contributed INR564 crores. The company reaffirms confidence in achieving overall revenue and profit projections. Order book remains strong at INR8,497 crores.
Financial Performance
RailTel Corporation of India Limited has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Key highlights from the announcement include:
- Operating revenue for Q3 FY26 reached INR913 crores, a 19% increase compared to INR768 crores in Q3 FY25.
- The Telecom segment contributed INR349 crores to the operating turnover.
- The Project segment contributed INR564 crores to the operating turnover.
- Total income for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025, stood at INR2,648 crores, reflecting a 19% year-on-year growth.
- Profit before tax for the nine-month period was INR280 crores, up from INR251 crores in the corresponding period of the previous year, a 12% increase.
- Earnings per share for the nine-month period stood at INR6.37, compared to INR5.81 in the previous year, representing a 10% growth.
Segmental Performance
The company provided a breakdown of revenue contribution by segment for Q3 FY26:
- Telecom: INR155 crores from NLD, INR113 crores from ISP, and INR25 crores from IP-1, plus ICT revenue of INR54 crores.
- Projects: Railway projects contributed INR112 crores; projects other than railway amounted to INR452 crores.
Future Outlook and Order Book
RailTel Corporation maintains a positive outlook, supported by a robust order book of INR8,497 crores. This is expected to drive future growth. The management is focused on increasing its presence in the telecom sector and is making efforts to improve network capacity and NLD traffic.
Strategic Initiatives
Key strategic initiatives discussed during the earnings call include:
- Expanding RailWire subscriber base, with a target of reaching 6 lakh subscribers.
- Focusing on NLD business to drive revenue growth.
- Aiming for data center readiness by March 2027, with smaller edge data centers already operational in locations like Gurgaon and Mumbai.
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