The order pertains to the upgradation of the Overhead Equipment (OHE) system in the Vijayawada Division.
According to the company’s regulatory filing, RVNL has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the “Design, Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning for OHE upgradation of existing 1X25kV system to 2X25kV AT feeding system with feeder and earthing works” at the Duvvada–Rajahmundry and Samalkot–Kakinada Port sections. The total length covered under the project spans 195.5 RKM / 391 TKM.
The awarded project is valued at Rs 213.22 crore and is expected to be executed within 24 months.
RVNL clarified that the awarded work is in the normal course of its business and falls under general contract conditions.
The order marks another domestic contract for RVNL, which continues to secure railway infrastructure projects across the country. The project aims to strengthen the power supply infrastructure of South Central Railway, contributing to the railway zone’s operational efficiency.Also read: F&O trade volumes slump nearly 20% after Sebi ban on Jane Street
RVNL share price history
Over the past one year, the shares of RVNL have declined by 39.44%. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, it is down 10.81%, while over the last six months, the stock has fallen 2.99%. However, in the last three months, it has registered a gain of 10.21%. Over the past one month, the stock has dropped by 10.76%.
RVNL shares closed 0.8% lower at Rs 381.55 on the BSE on Friday.
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