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Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) emerges as the lowest bidder for a ₹335.4 crore South Western Railway project to install Kavach over 790 RKM. RVNL share price fell 3.55% to ₹381.30. Net profit declined 27% YoY, revenue dropped 1.2% YoY.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been awarded a ₹335.4 crore contract by South Western Railway. The project involves the survey, design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Kavach, an automatic train protection system, across 790 route kilometres (RKM) in the Hubballi and Mysuru divisions. This development strengthens RVNL’s portfolio in railway safety infrastructure.
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RVNL won a ₹335.4 crore contract from South Western Railway for Kavach system installation.
The project covers 790 RKM across Hubballi and Mysuru divisions.
RVNL share price dropped 3.55% to ₹381.30 on the BSE after the announcement.
RVNL reported a 27% YoY decline in net profit to ₹286.9 crore.
Revenue from operations declined 1.2% YoY to ₹4,855 crore.
EBITDA dropped 9% to ₹271.5 crore, with margins narrowing to 5.6%.
QoQ, RVNL’s profit rose 28.1%, and revenue increased by 19.2% in Q2 FY25.
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Despite securing the major contract, RVNL’s financial performance has shown a downward trend. The company reported a 27% YoY decline in net profit to ₹286.9 crore, down from ₹394.3 crore in the same period last year. The decline in earnings can be attributed to reduced operating margins and lower revenues. Revenue from operations fell 1.2% YoY to ₹4,855 crore, compared to ₹4,914.3 crore in Q2 FY24.
EBITDA declined 9% to ₹271.5 crore, with margins narrowing to 5.6% from 6% last year. However, on a QoQ basis, RVNL posted a 28.1% increase in profit and a 19.2% rise in revenue in Q2 FY25, indicating some recovery. RVNL share price closed at ₹381.30, dropping by 3.55% on the BSE after the project announcement.
Financial Metric | Q2 FY25 | Q2 FY24 | Change (%) |
Net Profit (₹ Cr) | 286.9 | 394.3 | -27% |
Revenue (₹ Cr) | 4,855 | 4,914.3 | -1.2% |
EBITDA (₹ Cr) | 271.5 | N/A | -9% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 5.6% | 6% | -0.4% |
QoQ Profit Growth (%) | 28.1% | N/A | - |
QoQ Revenue Growth (%) | 19.2% | N/A | - |
Kavach is an advanced automatic train protection (ATP) system designed to prevent collisions, regulate speed, and enhance railway safety. With the implementation of Kavach in the Hubballi and Mysuru divisions, South Western Railway aims to improve train operations and reduce accident risks. This project further solidifies RVNL’s role in India’s railway modernisation efforts.
While RVNL’s latest contract win strengthens its infrastructure portfolio, its financial performance highlights challenges such as declining profit margins and revenue pressures. The QoQ improvements in revenue and profit indicate recovery, but market sentiment remains cautious. RVNL share price movement will be closely watched as the company executes the South Western Railway project.
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