RailTel Corp reports on sustainability and social performance; Highlights operational focus across digital infrastructure
Railtel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL), a Navratna enterprise, has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The report provides a detailed snapshot of the company’s operations, stakeholder engagement, and environmental commitments as it continues to drive digital infrastructure projects across the country.The corporation's core business activities center around project execution, national long distance services, and Internet Service Provider (ISP) provision. For FY 2025-26, the company reported a paid-up capital of ₹320.94 Cr. The operations span Pan India, with RCIL maintaining an organizational presence at 30 offices nationwide.
Operational Profile and Services Mix
RCIL’s business portfolio is diverse, focusing on integrated technology services. Of its activities, the largest segment involves project business for Indian Railways and government entities, accounting for 65.00% of turnover. The remaining segments include National Long Distance (NLD) Services (15.00%), Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services through wireless infrastructure (22.00%), Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions at 7.00%, and Infrastructure Provision (IP-1) services accounting for 2.00%.The primary products and services offered by the entity, contributing to 90% of turnover, are project business (65.00%) and telecom services (35.00%).
Key operational statistics include:
| Metric | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Turnover | ₹4277.48 Cr | N/A |
| Net Worth | ₹2261.61 Cr | N/A |
Human Capital and Social Responsibility
Railtel reported significant focus on employee well-being and training across its workforce. As of the end of FY 2025-26, the company had a total workforce of 917 employees and workers.In terms of social initiatives, RailTel achieved CMMI Level 5 certification in FY 2025-26, which was noted to strengthen process management and risk control within the organization. The company also implemented comprehensive measures related to health and safety.
Training metrics for the year include:
| Category | Total Employees (A) | Trained on Health & Safety | % Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Employees | 595 | 523 | 57% |
| Other than Permanent Employees | 322 | 310 | 96.27% |
The company maintained a commitment to gender equity, with Gross wages paid to females standing at 8.83% of total wages in FY 2025-26, compared to 9.16% in the previous fiscal year. Furthermore, RailTel maintains robust grievance redressal systems for all stakeholder groups, including customers and employees.
Environmental Performance
The BRSR provides detailed data on environmental resource consumption and waste management. The company demonstrated improved efficiency in energy use, with Total Energy Consumed reducing from 61,948.03 GJ in FY 2024-25 to 73161.71 GJ in FY 2025-26. Critically, the energy intensity per rupee of turnover improved, standing at 17.10 GJ/INR for FY 2025-26 compared to 17.81 GJ/INR in FY 2024-25.Waste generation also saw a reduction across the fiscal years:
| Waste Type | FY 2025-26 (MT) | FY 2024-25 (MT) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Waste Generated | 25.93 | 86.64 |
| E-waste | 1.253 | 1.403 |
In relation to water management, the company reported a total volume of 10068.66 kilolitres withdrawn via third-party sources in FY 2025-26, with a corresponding consumption of 2013.73 kilolitres. This resulted in a water intensity per rupee of turnover of 0.47 for the current financial year.
Stakeholder Grievance and Compliance
RCIL reported managing substantial numbers of complaints from different stakeholder groups:| Stakeholder Group | FY 2025-26 (Complaints Filed) | FY 2024-25 (Complaints Filed) |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholders | 131 | 160 |
| Customers | 1,66,181 | 2,12,746 |
The company maintains strict operational safety standards, reporting zero incidents of lost time injury and no fatalities in both FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25. Furthermore, the BRSR noted that zero complaints were filed regarding sexual harassment or discrimination at the workplace during the reported periods.
RCIL continues to invest in technological resilience, upholding multiple international standards including ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security Management), alongside compliance with government directives from the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and adherence to the Information Technology Act, 2000.
RAILTEL Stock Price Movement
Railtel Corporation Of India Limited shed 0.71%, settling at ₹286.55 after closing today. The stock traded within a tight range during the session, registering a daily high of ₹290.00 and dipping as low as ₹284.65.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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