New Delhi, September 16, 2025 – Shares of Concord Control Systems Ltd. (CCSL) gained 2.66% to ₹2,679.90 after its associate arm, Progota India Private Limited, secured its first order for Kavach 4.0 worth ₹19.45 crore from South Central Railway, Secunderabad.
Order Details
The order includes the design, development, supply, installation, trial, and commissioning of:
- On-board Kavach equipment in locomotives
- Trackside Kavach systems across South Central Railway
The project is slated for completion within 18 months.
Strategic Significance
- Marks the beginning of large-scale deployment opportunities for Kavach 4.0 across Indian Railways.
- Positions Concord among the few railway technology firms with a fully developed and approved Kavach solution.
- About 70% of SiL4 certification (third-party safety integrity certification) has already been achieved, with remaining stages to align with upcoming trials.
Management Commentary
Nitin Jain, Joint Managing Director of Concord Control Systems, said:
“This field order validates our engineering expertise and sets the stage for scaling Kavach deployment across Indian Railways. Our in-house developed system will set new benchmarks in safety, reliability, and self-reliance.”
Company Snapshot
- Industry Role: CCSL is a leading Indian manufacturer of embedded electronic systems for railways and an RDSO-approved OEM.
- Financials: In FY25, net profit rose 76.8% to ₹22.65 crore, driven by a 90% jump in sales to ₹124.46 crore.
Summary
- Concord Control arm wins ₹19.45 crore order for Kavach 4.0 from South Central Railway.
- Scope covers design, supply, installation, and commissioning of onboard and trackside safety systems.
- Order to be executed in 18 months; enables wider adoption of Kavach across Indian Railways.
- Concord shares gained 2.66% post-announcement.
- FY25 profit up 77% YoY on strong sales growth.
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