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Magellanic Cloud wins Rs 8.90 crore DFCCIL surveillance contract
Magellanic Cloud wins Rs 8.90 crore DFCCIL surveillance contract
Magellanic Cloud shares surged nearly 7 per cent on Tuesday after its subsidiary Provigil Surveillance won an Rs 8.90 crore contract from Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL). The stock hit an intraday high of Rs 29.10 on the NSE against the previous close of Rs 26.77.
The contract covers supply, installation, and maintenance of an IP-based CCTV surveillance system on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor's New Palanpur-New Gothangam section. The five-year OPEX model includes AI-enabled video analytics, remote monitoring, and a Command and Control Centre.
This is the second DFCCIL order for Provigil within a week, indicating a deepening tie-up with the public-sector body. Magellanic Cloud CEO Joseph Sudheer Reddy Thumma said the order reflects confidence in the company's execution capabilities.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Winning two DFCCIL contracts in quick succession signals that Magellanic Cloud is establishing a foothold in the government's flagship freight corridor project, which spans over 2,800 km and involves massive surveillance and security needs. The OPEX model provides recurring revenue visibility for five years, which is valuable for a company whose stock is trading 68 per cent below its 52-week high. Investors will watch for further orders from DFCCIL and other infrastructure bodies, as the company's order pipeline will determine if the current valuation can be sustained.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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