RailTel post net profit of Rs 76 crore in Q2; declares interim dividend

New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) has reported a total income of Rs 966 crore for the second quarter (Q2) of FY 2025-26, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth of 27 percent. The company’s operating income stood at Rs 951 crore, registering a 28 percent QoQ growth, as announced during its 156th Board Meeting held on October 29.

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The Board of Directors also approved an interim dividend of Rs 1 per share for FY 2025-26.

During the quarter, RailTel recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 105 crore, up 18 percent from Rs 89 crore in Q1 FY26. The Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 15 percent to Rs 76 crore compared to Rs 66 crore in the previous quarter.

For the half year (H1) ended September 30, the company achieved a total income of Rs 1,724 crore and a PAT of Rs 142 crore, marking a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 20 percent and 17 percent, respectively.

Commenting on the company’s performance, RailTel's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sanjai Kumar said, “This year marks an important milestone for us. While we’re celebrating 25 years of our journey, our progress has been steady and impressive, with consistent growth in operational revenue and solid profits. With a robust order book of Rs 8,251 crore, we're well-positioned for further growth, ready to make significant contributions to the nation’s expanding digital landscape.”

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