The matter has been filed before an Arbitration Tribunal, with 3i Infotech as the claimant and RailTel as the respondent. The claim amount filed by 3i Infotech stands at ₹60.26 crore, while RailTel’s counterclaim amount is ₹91.34 crore.
RailTel said the Wi-Fi Monetisation Project was awarded to 3i Infotech following an open and competitive bidding process.
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The dispute relates to the termination of the contract. RailTel said it had terminated the contract lawfully and strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of the tender, while 3i Infotech invoked arbitration following the termination notice issued by RailTel.
The company said the financial implications, including any compensation or penalty, will depend on the final adjudication of the disputes and claims. The dispute was reported on July 17, 2026, at 12:22 PM.
In June this year, RailTel Corporation of India said it had received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Director IT for a domestic contract related to disaster recovery IT infrastructure. The company said the estimated size of the order is ₹52.57 crore (including tax).
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The scope of work includes supply, installation, integration and commissioning of disaster recovery IT infrastructure at a MeitY empanelled CSP data centre, along with its operation and maintenance for five years. The contract has been awarded by a domestic entity and is classified as a Letter of Intent.
The execution timeline for the order is up to January 12, 2027. RailTel received the Letter of Intent on June 16, 2026. The company stated that the promoter or promoter group has no interest in the awarding entity, and the order does not fall under related party transactions.
Shares of Railtel Corporation of India Ltd ended at ₹298.70, down by ₹2.75, or 0.91%, on the BSE.
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