New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited reported a significant financial upturn for the second quarter of FY'25, as disclosed in its 149th board meeting on October 28. The company achieved an operating income of Rs 844 crore, registering a notable 51 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase. In addition, RailTel’s Board has approved an interim dividend of Rs 1 per share.
The corporation’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q2 FY25 stood at Rs 94 crore, up from Rs 67 crore in Q1 FY'25, reflecting a 41 percent QoQ growth. Additionally, Profit After Tax (PAT) rose to Rs 73 crore in Q2, as opposed to Rs 49 crore in the previous quarter. For the half-year period ending September 30, RailTel’s total income amounted to Rs 1,440 crore, with a cumulative PAT of Rs 121 crore, representing year-on-year (YoY) growth rates of 31 percent and 14 percent, respectively.
Commenting on the company’s performance, RailTel's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sanjai Kumar stated, “This year marks an important milestone for us. As we celebrate 25 years of RailTel’s journey, we are honored to have achieved the prestigious Navratna status, joining an elite group of PSUs. Our progress has been steady, underscored by consistent growth in operational revenue and profitability. With a robust order book of Rs 5,254 crore, we are well-prepared to advance further and make meaningful contributions to the nation’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure.”
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