Synopsis: Shares of a telecom infrastructure player gained up to 4% after securing a ₹206.49 crore government order under NKN. With a market cap of ₹1,123 crore and a 12-week execution timeline plus a five-year warranty, the deal strengthens its order book and digital infrastructure positioning.

The shares of this telecom service provider gained up to 4 percent in today’s trading session from its day high after the company bagged a significant work order from the National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated worth Rs 206.49 crore.

With a market capitalisation of Rs 1,123.19 crore, the shares of STL Networks Ltd were trading at Rs 23.02 per share, decreasing around 0.78 percent as compared to the previous closing price of Rs 23.20 apiece.

Significant order

The shares of STL Networks Ltd have seen significant movement after securing a ₹206.49 crore order from National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated for the procurement of network equipment under NKN. The 12-week implementation timeline with a five-year warranty highlights execution visibility and long-term service support. This government-backed contract strengthens STL’s order book and reinforces its position in India’s digital infrastructure expansion. 

Earlier, STL Networks Limited had emerged as the L1 bidder and has now received a Letter of Intent from National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated for the procurement of network equipment under NKN. The domestic order, valued at ₹175 crore (excluding taxes), strengthens its order book and reinforces its position in government-led digital infrastructure projects.

Financials

Looking forward to the company’s financial performance, the revenue has increased by 23 percent, i.e., from Rs 288 crore in Q3FY25 to Rs 335 crore in Q3FY26. In addition to that, within the same period, the net loss has reduced from Rs 17 crore to Rs 11 crore.

The operating performance of STL Network has been following volatile movements over the last year. The company has seen operating profit dip significantly from ₹21 crores in December 2024 to low single digits, and then subsequently move to ₹23 crores in December 2025. The OPM has fluctuated between 2% and 7%. The numbers could improve to 7% from the current position.

STL Networks Limited is an Indian telecom and digital infrastructure solutions company engaged in designing, building, and managing advanced network systems. It provides integrated offerings across optical networking, data connectivity, and enterprise solutions. The company plays a key role in supporting government and private sector digital transformation initiatives across India.

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