Suppliers to Indian Railways and metro projects, tiered by how central rail actually is to the business.
RVNL is the dedicated executing arm of the Ministry of Railways, with rail infrastructure (new lines, doubling, gauge conversion, electrification, signalling, workshops, metro) as its principal business and order book driver.
“Commissioning and handing over 158 projects to Indian Railways, covering New Lines, Gauge Conversion, Doubling, Railway Electrification, Workshops and other critical infrastructure.”
HBL supplies Indian Railways with Kavach train protection systems (about half of FY26 sales), TMS/CTC signalling, Ni-Cd batteries for locomotives and metro rolling stock, and Li-ion packs for Vande Bharat trains.
“Kavach has contributed almost 50% of sales in FY 26, and this % should be about the same even in FY 27”
Rail is the company's entire business: two core segments are Freight Rail Systems (wagons, ~7,019 units dispatched) and Passenger Rail Systems (metro coaches, EMUs, traction motors), with order book of ~₹14,240 crore.
“The Company's operations for FY 2025-26 were organised around two continuing reportable business segments, Freight Rail Systems (FRS) consisting of Wagons Steel Castings and includes Bridges and Defenceand Passenger Rail Systems (PRS) consisting of Metro Coaches, EMUs, Trains Electricals, Tractions Motors.”
“Specialised Robotic welding machine, Special Purpose Machine (Catedral), has been imported from China and South Korea and this is used for manufacturing of Rolling Stock.”
“The Company remains the only private sector manufacturer in India with integrated capabilities across Freight Rail Systems and Passenger Rail Systems, covering freight wagons, metro coaches, Vande Bharat coaches, propulsion systems, Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS), steel castings and other railway components.”
IRCON's principal business is railway infrastructure construction, including track linking, electrification, signalling, station remodelling, and metro/RRTS projects; it has executed 11,567 TKM of railway electrification and is the only PSU to connect the rail network in J&K's valley region.
“IRCON, a prominent public sector construction company in the Country, has established itself as a leader in Transportation Infrastructure, particularly in the execution of Railway Projects.”
Transportation business delivered over Rs 1,550 Crore in FY26, executing railway electrification, signalling, Kavach train collision avoidance systems, metro and RRTS works as a core segment.
“Railways remained a core engine of execution.”
“We are redefining mobility by delivering comprehensive EPC solutions across conventional railways, urban transit systems (metros and RRTS) and ropeways.”
Principal business is designing and manufacturing freight wagons, wheelsets, brake systems, couplers and CMS crossings for Indian Railways, metros and rail projects.
“We specialise in the designing and manufacturing of wagons that are custom-built to transport a wide range of commodities for essential sectors across the railway network.”
Major railway and metro EPC contractor: ~₹2,500 crore of railway works (new lines, formation, workshops), ₹1,750 crore of metro/depot works, 750 km of railway electrification completed in Rajasthan, and a new urban mobility O&M sub-unit covering metro and monorail systems.
“The unit is executing railway works valued at approximately ₹2,500 crore across eight states, comprising new lines, formation works and workshops. Metro and depot works account for a further ₹1,750 crore across nine projects”
“The 756 track kilometres we electrified this year keep freight moving.”
“new Broad Gauge railway lines, doubling and quadrupling of existing railway lines, Road Under Bridges (RUBs), Road Over Bridges (ROBs), wagon workshops, depots, yards, and formation works”
Texmaco's principal business is manufacturing freight wagons, railway electrification, signalling and infrastructure for Indian Railways and private customers, with ~₹4,377 crore revenue from operations.
“Our Freight Car Division delivered 8,372 wagons during the year – comprising 6,841 wagons to Indian Railways and 1,531 wagons to private sector customers – with an aggregated value of approximately 3,413.38 crore.”
Metro rail construction is one of JKIL's core businesses, accounting for 29% of FY25-26 revenue (11% underground + 18% elevated metro), with major Mumbai Metro Line 4/4A orders in the book.
“Among the limited number of contractors with the capability and credentials to execute large-scale metro rail projects across the country, JKIL has built a distinguished track record of delivering technically-demanding infrastructure assets.”
“Metro projects accounted for around 12% of the March 31, 2026 order book. Work continued across Mumbai Metro Line 3, Line 4A, Line 7A, Line 9 and Pune Metro.”
Concord Control Systems is an RDSO-approved vendor manufacturing railway coach and electrification components (couplers, fans, battery chargers, cable jackets) for Indian Railways and railway contractors.
“Your Company is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying coach-related and electrification products for Indian Railways and other Railway Contractors.”
“signalling and controls in docks, piers, railways, waterways, roadways, airways, road and bridges, warehouses, railway carriages and wagons”
Core railway business designing and supplying IGBT-based propulsion systems, traction converters, TCMS, switchgear and overhead electrification products to Indian Railways (CLW, DLMW, MEMU rakes) with an order book of ~₹1,014 crore.
“Established in 2009, we are a technology-led railway solutions company specialising in the development and supply of advanced electrical and power electronics systems for railway applications.”
Frontier Springs' principal business is manufacturing coil springs, air springs and forged components as a core supplier to Indian Railways for over four decades.
“Frontier Springs Limited was incorporated in 1981 and manufactures hot coiled compression springs, air springs and forged components for wagons, coaches and locomotives.”
“The Board believes that combining the highest level of ethical principles with our unmatched brand, experience and expertise, will ensure that Frontier Springs Limited will continue to be the leading company in the Railway Sector.”
The company's sole reportable segment is the manufacturing of railway rolling stock, including passenger coaches, wagons, locomotives and their discrete components.
“Airfloa Rail Technology Limited operates in a single reportable operating segment, namely manufacturing of railway rolling stock products.”
Cosmic CRF is principally a manufacturer of cold-rolled formed steel sections and engineered components for Indian Railways' wagons, coaches and rolling stock, with RDSO approvals and dedicated railway product applications.
“Cosmic CRF serves the railway ecosystem with precision-engineered CRF sections and components for wagons, coaches and other rolling-stock applications.”
“Diversification across railway, infrastructure, EPC and industrial applications.”
Core business is manufacturing RDSO-certified, safety-critical castings and machined assemblies (braking, suspension, propulsion, coupling) for Indian Railways wagons, coaches, locomotives and track.
“Neetu Yoshi Limited is a precision engineering company specialising in the manufacture of critical, safety-rated components for Indian Railways.”
“Customer-concentration risk — addressed by diversifying products across the wagon, coach, track and locomotive segments, deepening direct relationships with Indian Railways, and expanding the private-sector order book.”
“The Company is a metallurgical engineering company engaged in the business of manufacturing customized products in different grades of ferrous metallurgical products, majorly involved in metal fabrication and casting of Bogie Components, Locomotive Components & Railway track Components.”
Parent company ORIL holds ~30% market share in Indian Railways seats & berths, with 7.8% of FY26 order book (₹135 Cr) coming from this passenger business including Vande Bharat seating.
“Oriental Rail Infrastructure Limited (ORIL) has built a strong presence in the passenger comfort segment through its seats, berths, foam, and rexine manufacturing businesses. Today commanding an estimated 30% market share in India's railway seat and berth segment, ORIL has established itself as one of the most trusted suppliers to Indian Railways”
Company's principal business is railway electrification and allied infrastructure (OHE, PSI, P-Way, signalling & telecom, private sidings) executed across multiple Indian Railways zones and supplied to RVNL, IRCON, KRCL, DFCCIL, IPRCL.
“Incorporated in 2003, Jayant Infratech Limited is a specialised railway infrastructure company with over two decades of experience in the execution of railway electrification and allied infrastructure projects.”
Railways is a stated key focus sector with active supply relationships to Indian Railways establishments (ICF Chennai, PLW Patiala, MCF Rae Bareli) and specialized products like Traversers and Turn Tables for railway workshops.
“Indian Railways, Defence and Power remain our key focus sectors. Our association with important railway projects and establishments, including ICF Chennai, PLW Patiala, and MCF Rae Bareli, along with our relationships with BHEL, L&T, Defence Establishment, Department of Space, Vedanta Group and Voith Hydro, continues to strengthen our market position.”
Company's stated principal business includes manufacturing Railway Electrification Equipment and OHE (Overhead Equipment) Fittings for transmission lines, directly supplying electrification components to railways.
“The Company has diversified business activities and is primarily engaged in the businesses of manufacturing of Steel, Stainless Steel Ropes, Railway Electrification Equipment, OHE Fitting for Transmission lines and allied products.”
“The Company is engaged in the manufacturing of Wire Rope, Wire Rope Allied Products and Railway OHE products.”
L&T executes rail infrastructure including slab tracks for the Delhi-Meerut RRTS regional rapid transit system as part of its transportation infrastructure work.
“Commercial operation started on the entire section of mainline 182 TKM of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS after the completion of slab tracks”
JSW Steel supplies structural steel and rails (including via its Italy Piombino rail mill at 0.32 MTPA) for Indian metro rail and bullet train corridors as a real but non-core business line.
“Our Company is contributing to the 70 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor, 55 km of metro rail projects across major cities, 889 km of expressways and highways and 235 km of bridges alongside extensive water and oil and gas pipeline networks.”
Rail & Metro Solutions is an identified non-defence business line with specific products/orders such as 5G Solution for Railways and Automatic Train Supervision System.
“Non-Defence segment businesses like Rail & Metro solutions, civil aviation solutions, network and cyber security solutions and other diversification areas will also continue contributing to growth.”
BHEL is a long-standing supplier to Indian Railways (850+ locomotives), is manufacturing 80 Vande Bharat trainsets, and has secured maiden orders for track machines (SPIC, RBMV) and Kavach signalling.
“850+ Locos supplied to Indian Railways and Industry”
Cummins India recorded record Rail revenue supplying DETC propulsion packages, CPCBIV+ Power Car alternator sets, Track Maintenance Machine engines, and developmental HSSPART propulsion systems to Indian Railways.
“Record revenue was registered for Rail in FY 2025–26, driven by robust demand for Diesel Electric Tower Cars (DETCs), Power Car diesel alternator sets and engines for Track Maintenance Machines.”
“Rail product development: Developed horizontal engine for high speed self-propelled accident relief train (HS SPART) application”
Siemens Limited explicitly offers rail vehicles, rail automation and rail electrification systems as part of its mobility/transportation product portfolio in India.
“SL offers products, integrated solutions for industrial applications for manufacturing industries, drives for process industries, intelligent infrastructure and buildings and for passenger and freight transportation, including rail vehicles, rail automation and rail electrification systems.”
“Mr. Michael Peter is the Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Mobility and Managing Director of Siemens Mobility GmbH. He has been CEO of Siemens Mobility since 2017 and is responsible for the global mobility business, including rolling stock, rail automation, digital mobility solutions, and intelligent traffic systems for road and rail.”
Jindal Steel manufactures dedicated rail products (long-length rails for Indian Railways, metros and freight corridors) and has supplied steel to specific railway/metro projects including Agra Metro, Nagpur Metro, Prayagraj Railway Station and Konkan Railway, as a real but non-principal revenue line.
“We contribute to some of India's most significant infrastructure projects by supplying steel for roads, bridges, railways, metros, airports, ports and energy infrastructure.”
Railways and Heavy Engines is a listed business segment where Bharat Forge manufactures turbochargers and high-value engine components for rail applications.
“Capability to manufacture indigenously developed turbochargers for Diesel rail engines”
JSW Infrastructure operates a Category I container train operator licence with 42 rakes currently, scaling to 250 rakes, and is developing rail logistics hubs (e.g., Kudathini) as a real but secondary part of its integrated logistics business.
“Through JSW Port Logistics, our Category I container train operator licence enables seamless pan-India rail connectivity between ports and inland consumption centres.”
Schaeffler India's Bearings & Industrial Solutions division supplies bearings and components to Indian Railways as a stated high-potential growth sector.
“The Bearings & Industrial Solutions division registered a growth of 6.4% as compared to 2024, driven by traction and expansion in high potential sectors – railways, two wheelers, off roads and renewable energies.”
KEI supplies cables for railway projects and has commissioned an electron-beam facility at Sanand with specialized capabilities for railway and other transportation/critical infrastructure applications.
“Sanand Phase I adds LT and HT cable capacity and includes an electron-beam facility for specialized uses in renewables, railways, transportation, aerospace, industrial, nuclear plants and other critical infrastructure projects.”
Railways is a meaningful sub-segment within Exide's Industrial Infrastructure business, achieving highest-ever volume with strong double-digit growth.
“Railways remained the strongest part within this, with healthy demand and strong project activities.”
“applications spanning home power backup, industrial UPS, solar, railways, traction, infrastructure and specialised defence sector.”
Railways is a listed end-sector for KOEL's industrial engine business, served through a deliberate key-account management approach that is now generating traction.
“In Railways, our key account management approach — implemented systematically over two years — has begun to yield significant results.”
“We have made targeted investments in the capabilities and certifications required to compete credibly in defence, railways, and marine applications, developing indigenised product variants that meet the specific requirements of government procurement frameworks.”
Gabriel India is a qualified supplier with dominant share in advanced damping solutions for Vande Bharat and Train 18 high-speed rail fleets, forming part of its Commercial Vehicles and Railways segment (13% of revenue, 35% YoY growth).
“Our Railway business also gained exceptional momentum. As the Government continues to modernise rolling stock, Gabriel India has maintained a dominant share in advanced damping solutions for the high-speed Vande Bharat and Train 18 fleets.”
“Our comprehensive product portfolio spans shock absorbers, struts, front forks and gas springs, serving passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, two- and three-wheelers, railways and the aftermarket.”
Tata Elxsi is a stated supplier of rail engineering solutions including co-development of Kavach 4.0 safety systems and AI-powered vision-based rail asset inspection for a North American operator.
“Partnered with NOVA Control Tecnologix (a deep-tech subsidiary of e2E Transportation Infrastructure Limited) to co-develop Kavach 4.0, an advanced safety system for railway networks.”
Railways is a dedicated business segment within ELGi's India operations, with stated strategic priorities (maintaining core market share, expanding in multiple unit segments, private OEM opportunities) and active product launches (RS25100 for WAG10 locomotive) during FY'26.
“Launched RS25100 oil-injected screw compressor for WAG10 locomotive application.”
Avalon supplies rail-specific subsystems including Kavach anti-collision systems and locomotive engine subsystems, with programs progressing towards commercial production.
“production of locomotive engine subsystems commenced during the year. Aerospace cabin sub-assemblies progressed through validation and are moving towards volume production, while the Railway Kavach anti-collision system completed testing and is progressing towards commercial production.”
Real railway business within Industrial Batteries: executed Metro signalling and telecom UPS orders and secured vendor approvals for 110V VRLA systems for the NHSRCL bullet train corridor.
“Orders executed during the year included Metro signalling and telecom UPS applications along with participation in the Mumbai- Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project.”
TRIL manufactures traction transformers and railway application transformers (incl. Scott-Connected & V-Connected) for Indian Railways and metro projects, with transformer demand from rail electrification cited as a key end-use driver.
“Currently, Indian Railways is moving towards highspeed trains that is leading to increased demand of transformers from 66 kV to 132 kV. Further, demand is increasing from development of freight corridors, metros, etc. Happy to inform that we are one of the first manufacturer of Scott-Connected & V-Connected railway application transformers.”
Garware's geosynthetics business supplies geosynthetic components used in railway track/infrastructure projects, with railway applications explicitly cited as backing its record order book in FY26.
“The business also achieved its highest-ever order book during the year, backed by major railway and hazardous waste landfill projects, providing strong visibility for the near future.”
Metro and railway infrastructure projects form a real revenue-generating segment within DBL's diversified EPC platform, contributing ₹1,275 Cr (4%) of its FY26 closing order book.
“Metro and Railways Rs. 1,275 Crore (4%)”
“Sanjib Kumar Jena President Business Development (Railways)”
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