Railtel Corporation Of India (RAILTEL) Q1 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenue for Q1 FY 2027 reached INR 893 crore, up 20% year-over-year from INR 744 crore in Q1 FY 2026.

• Total revenue for Q1 FY 2027 was INR 910 crore, compared to INR 758 crore in Q1 FY 2026.

• Unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were approved by the Board on July 30, 2026, following Audit Committee recommendation.

• Statutory auditors conducted a limited review and found no material misstatements in the financial statements.

• Orders received in Q1 FY 2027 totaled INR 1,688 crore, with an order book of INR 11,747 crore as of the reporting date.

Financial highlights

• Revenue from operations for Q1 FY27 was ₹89,327 lakhs, up from ₹74,381 lakhs in Q1 FY26.

• Profit before tax and exceptional items grew 12% year-over-year to INR 96 crore.

• Net profit for Q1 FY27 stood at ₹6,578 lakhs, versus ₹6,610 lakhs in Q1 FY26.

• Telecom segment contributed INR 361 crore; projects segment contributed INR 532 crore to operating turnover in Q1 FY 2027.

• Segmental revenue: NLD INR 134 crore, ISP INR 112 crore, IP-1 INR 27 crore for the quarter.

Outlook and guidance

• Projected project revenue booking of INR 3,500 crore for FY 2027.

• Margin in project business expected to remain at 4%-5%, with Kavach projects offering slightly better margins.

• Revenue growth guidance maintained at 25% for the year.

• Data center segment prioritized for expansion, with a 10 MW facility in Noida to be commissioned by May 2027.

• AI and managed cloud services are being developed, with specific projects for Indian Railways underway.