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Dhara Rail Projects Secures ₹9.16 Cr Southern Railway Order for AC Coach Services

Dhara Rail Projects Limited has been awarded a domestic work order valued at ₹9.16 crore by Southern Railway. The contract involves providing outsourced electrical attendants for AC coaches to manage operations and troubleshooting across the Thiruvananthapuram Division for a two-year period.

Commuters at Jammu railway station stand beside an AC 3-tier train. Stock photo illustrating Dhara Rail Projects' new order story.
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Key numbers
Market Cap ₹222.49 CrSmall Cap
PE Ratio 14.41Sector PE: 35.42
Day RSI 60.61Neutral Zone
Order fromSouthern Railway
Execution period24 months
Deal value₹9.16 Cr
Share of market cap4.1%
Share of annual revenue16.2%

Key highlights

  • Total contract value is ₹9,16,41,852.48 inclusive of Goods and Services Tax
  • Scope includes escorting, operation, and troubleshooting of AC plants in trains
  • Project execution timeline is fixed at 24 months from the date of commencement
  • Order received from the Sr. Divisional Electrical Engineer of Southern Railway, Kerala
  • Services will be focused on primary base depots within the Thiruvananthapuram Division

What Is the Order?

Dhara Rail Projects has secured a domestic contract for the outsourcing of AC coach Electrical attendants, known as ACCEA. The project scope encompasses the comprehensive escorting, operation, and technical troubleshooting of air conditioning plants within the AC coaches of trains. These operations will be centered at the primary base depots in the Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway.

Valued at approximately ₹9.16 crore including GST, the contract is scheduled for completion over a 24-month period, providing sustained operational engagement for the company's technical workforce in the Kerala region.

Client Profile

The awarding entity is the Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer of the Electrical General Branch, Southern Railway, based in Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. Southern Railway is one of the oldest and most critical zones of the Indian Railways, managing a vast network across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of neighboring states. This contract marks a continuation of the company's involvement with government-led railway infrastructure and maintenance services, reinforcing its position as a specialized service provider for one of the world's largest rail networks.

Business Impact

  • Strengthens the company's order book with a high-visibility government contract in the Southern Railway zone
  • Ensures revenue visibility for the next two fiscal years through a long-term service engagement
  • Validates technical competency in specialized AC plant troubleshooting and electrical maintenance for heavy transport
  • Order value represents approximately 16 percent of the company's annual operating revenue of ₹56.74 crore
  • Demonstrates a low-risk domestic revenue stream with a reputable public sector client

Financial Context

Dhara Rail Projects shows a strong financial trajectory with annual net profit growth of 136.55% and an annual revenue growth of 21.52%. The company maintains an efficient Return on Equity of 20.96% and a Return on Assets of 15.56%. Trading at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 14.41, the stock appears to be valued conservatively relative to the broader sector average of 35.42.

Promoter holding remains high at 74.56%, suggesting significant internal alignment with long-term growth objectives as the company expands its service footprint in the railway maintenance segment.

Dhara Rail Projects · share price, past month
Dhara Rail Projects · financial snapshot
Share price₹147.5
Market capitalisation₹222.49 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹56.74 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹15.44 Cr
P/E (TTM)14.41×Sector 35.42×
Promoter holding74.56%
FII holding1.13%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

Source verified

Exchange filing by Dhara Rail Projects Limited announcing the receipt of a work order from Southern Railway. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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