RITES looks to increase exports to boost order book and profit margins
The HinduIndian Railway PSU RITES declared a marnigally lower net proft and revenue in FY24 compared with FY23 due to a significant dip in exports revenue and its quality assurance business. Speaking to The Hindu, Rahul Mithal, Chairman and MD, RITES Ltd. said exports revenue was a mere ₹6 crore in Q4 FY24. On the India Middle East EU Corridor front, Mr. Mithal said following last year’s G20 announcement to establish trade links between India, Middle East and Europe, and the intergovernmental framework agreement signed between India and the UAE in February, feasibility assessments along the corridor have begun. ‘Robust order book’ RITES consolidated operating revenue dipped to ₹2453 crore in FY24 from ₹2628 crore in FY23. The firm secured more than 100 orders worth about ₹940 crore in Q4 FY24, continuing to be a ‘one-order-a-day’ company, Mr. Mithal said.