RITES Bags contract from Adani Ports and SEZ for Services at Dharma Port

by Psu Connect
Date: 28-09-24
Ministry of Railways

The contract is anticipated to be completed within three years of the issuance of the letter of award.

New Delhi: The Shares of railway engineering firm RITES‘ get a boost on Friday after the company bagged a contract from Adani Ports & SEZ Limited (APSEZ).

The public sector firm has secured a significant railway operation and maintenance contract from Adani Ports & SEZ, the company said. The contract, worth around Rs 100 crore, excluding taxes is for five years commencing from November 1, 2024.

The contract is for providing services at the Dhamra Port Company. The letter of intent will be issued in due course, based on mutually agreed rates and other relevant terms and conditions, the company said in a statement.

Earlier, RITES said it emerged as the lowest bidder in a tender issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC).

The project, which involves retrofit work in RS-1 trains, is worth around Rs 87.58 crore, including taxes. RITES will hold a 49% stake in the project, amounting to about Rs 42.91 crore. The contract is anticipated to be completed within three years of the issuance of the letter of award.

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