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Railtel Corporation of India Ltd

| Q3 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤6th Feb 26

Summary : RailTel reported strong Q3 FY26 revenue growth and a robust order book, expecting 20% full-year growth despite telecom pricing pressures.

Management Perspective positive : Management expressed great pleasure in discussing performance, confidence in achieving projections, and highlighted a robust order book for future growth. They expect telecom results to improve and Q4 to be strong.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q3 FY26 operating revenue grew 19% YoY to INR 913 crores.
  2. Telecom segment contributed INR 349 crores, Project segment INR 564 crores.
  3. 9-month total income increased 19% YoY to INR 2,648 crores.
  4. 9-month PBT grew 12% YoY to INR 280 crores.
  5. Robust order book stands at INR 8,497 crores.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Company expects 20% top-line and bottom-line growth for FY26.
  2. Telecom business growth is projected to reach 8-9% in upcoming quarters.
  3. Major data center facility is expected to be ready by March 2027.
  4. Smaller edge data centers are starting operations in various locations.
  5. New agreements with partners like Anant Raj and TCS will drive data center business.

Management Insights

  1. Q3 FY26 operating revenue reached INR 913 crores, a 19% year-on-year growth.
  2. Total income for 9 months ended Dec '25 grew 19% to INR 2,648 crores.
  3. The company maintains a robust order book of INR 8,497 crores.
  4. Management is confident in achieving 20% full-year revenue and profit growth.
  5. Efforts are underway to accelerate telecom revenue despite pricing pressure.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. PBT was lower in Q3 due to low-margin projects, but full-year profit guidance remains unchanged.
  2. Telecom growth recovery timeline is vague, 'may not be Q4, but at least from next financial year.'
  3. Benefits from the railway safety budget are unclear, awaiting finer details.
  4. Bihar school smart class orders were cancelled due to unspecified 'internal decisions.'

Risk Factors

  1. Q3 FY26 PBT was slightly lower due to more low-margin projects.
  2. Telecom market faces constant pressure on pricing, impacting margins.
  3. Growth in the telecom business has been dampened, showing 3-5% growth.
  4. RailWire segment experiences continuous pressure and thin margins.
  5. One Kavach railway project tender remains undecided.

Good To Know

  1. The conference call was held on February 3, 2026, hosted by PL Capital.
  2. RailTel has implemented a hospital management system for Indian Railways.
  3. This system covers over 700 railway hospitals and dispensaries.
  4. HMIS project for Brihanmumbai Corporation was also completed.

Key Drivers

  1. Robust INR 8,497 crore order book.
  2. Expected 20% top-line and bottom-line growth.
  3. Increased focus on NLD business.
  4. Major data center operational by March '27.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Telecom market faces constant pricing pressure.
  2. RailWire segment is experiencing thin margins.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Telecom business growth has been slower than anticipated.
  2. Company is increasing network capacity to support tariff reductions.
  3. RailWire subscriber numbers are showing growth momentum.

Financial Highlights

  1. Q3 telecom revenue breakdown: NLD INR 155 Cr, ISP INR 113 Cr, IP-1 INR 25 Cr.
  2. ICT revenue was INR 54 crores, with other operating income at INR 3 crores.
  3. Project business margins are expected to be in the 4-5% range.
  4. Overall EBIT margins are projected at 10-11%.
  5. Total order book is INR 8,400+ crores, including telecom and signaling projects.

Product Composition

  1. Focus is primarily on the NLD business.
  2. Major data center is under construction, expected by March 2027.
  3. Smaller edge data centers are already starting operations.
  4. Kavach railway project deployment is ongoing, with some orders in progress.
  5. Bihar school laboratory projects are in progress, but smart class orders were cancelled.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Management expects Q4 to be strong, aligning with historical trends.
  2. Strategy includes entering new sectors and prioritizing fast turnaround projects.
  3. Company awaits details on benefits from the recent railway safety budget.
  4. Guidance for FY27 is a 20% growth.