RailTel Shares Jump 2.51% on Rs 164.78 Crore WCL Order
By ThePip Desk
RailTel Corporation of India’s stock rose 2.51% after securing a significant Rs 164.78 crore MPLS VPN network order from Western Coalfields (WCL).
RailTel Corporation of India shares advanced 2.51% on the BSE, trading at Rs. 287.80, following the announcement of a new work order from Western Coalfields (WCL).
The company confirmed a significant order valued at Rs 164.78 crore, inclusive of tax, from WCL. This contract involves the establishment of an MPLS VPN network for WCL on a rental basis, spanning a period of 60 months.
Key Market Performance Metrics
- Current Trading Price: Rs. 287.80
- Daily Change: Up 7.05 points or 2.51% from its previous closing of Rs. 280.75
- Opening Price: Rs. 287.90
- Daily High/Low: Touched a high of Rs. 291.70 and a low of Rs. 285.90
- Shares Traded: A total of 87,928 shares were traded on the counter
The company’s market capitalization currently stands at Rs. 9252.65 crore. This latest contract follows a previous work order worth Rs 166.80 crore, including tax, secured from the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Historical Price Levels & Ownership
- 52-Week High: Rs. 413.10 on 17-Sep-2025
- 52-Week Low: Rs. 244.95 on 30-Mar-2026
- Last One Week High: Rs. 297.50
- Last One Week Low: Rs. 275.05
- Promoter Holding: 72.84%
- Institutional Holding: 4.96%
- Non-Institutional Holding: 22.19%
RailTel Corporation of India operates as a key information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure provider. The company is recognized as one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers, underpinning its strategic importance in the sector.