{{short description|Indian public sector undertaking}} {{COI|date=August 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2025}} {{Infobox company | name = RITES | former_name = Rail India Technical and Economic Service (1974-2008) | logo = RITES green logo.svg | caption = | type = Public | traded_as = {{NSE|RITES}}<br />{{BSE|541556}} | fate = | foundation = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1974|04|26}} | founder = | location_city = Sector-29, Gurgaon, Haryana | location_country = India | location = | area_served = Worldwide | key_people = {{ubl|Mr. Rahul Mithal <br /> (Chairman & MD)}} | industry = Infrastructure | products = | services = Consulting | revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|2539|c}} (2023-24) | operating_income = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|526|c}} (2023-24) | profit = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|495|c}} (2023-24) | assets = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|5661|c}} (2023-24) | equity = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|2609|c}} (2023-24) | owner = Government of India (72.20%) | num_employees = 2611 (March 2024) | parent = | divisions = | subsid = | homepage = {{URL|www.rites.com|RITES}} | footnotes = <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rites.com/Upload/MediaGallery/PDF/3/Integrated_Annual_Report_for_the_financial_year_2023-24_pdf-2024-Aug-20-14-19-41.pdf |title=Integrated Annual Report for the financial year 2023-24 |date=31 March 2024 |website=rites.com |publisher=RITES |access-date=10 September 2024}}</ref> }}
'''RITES Limited''' is an Indian public sector undertaking which operates under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Incorporated in April 1974, it is designated as a ''Navratna{{Vague|reason=What is the implication or significance of such a designation?|date=September 2025}}'' Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). The company provides consultancy, engineering, and project delivery services in the field including railways, highways, metros, tunnels, bridges, urban development, buildings, airports, ports, ropeways, inland waterways, multimodal logistics parks and green mobility.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RITES Limited(RITES),Profile, Latest News, Press Release, MOU, CSR|url=https://www.psuconnect.in/company/rites-limited/65|access-date=2020-12-08|website=www.psuconnect.in}}</ref>
==History== RITES was established in 1974 to provide consultancy services to the Indian Railways, including feasibility studies, project planning, and infrastructure development. Over the years, its scope expanded to cover other transport sectors and overseas markets.<ref name=rites-home>{{cite web|url=http://www.rites.com/web/index.php|title=Home Page|publisher=RITES, Limited|access-date=2011-08-12|archive-date=26 September 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090926125023/http://www.rites.com/web/index.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> The company has undertaken more than 5,000 projects in India and over 55 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In 2018, RITES became a publicly traded company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/rites-ltd/ipos/isopen-,companyid-18469.cms|title=Rites IPO Review – Rites IPO Dates, Issue Price, Subscription and Allotment Status – The Economic Times|website=economictimes.indiatimes.com|access-date=2020-01-04}}</ref> The company has also been involved in the planning and design of high-speed rail networks, dedicated freight corridors, and urban metro systems.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/rites-gains-6-on-bonus-issue-plan-119061400191_1.html|title=RITES gains 6% to Rs 295 on bonus issue plan announcement|last=Reporter|first=S. I.|date=2019-06-14|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-01-04}}</ref>
== Operations == ===Engineering Design and Project Reports=== RITES' engineering design activities include the engineering consultancy, feasibility studies, design and planning, environmental assessments, and project management services across multiple sectors. It also prepares detailed project reports, environmental and social impact assessments, and undertakes geotechnical investigations and surveys.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nagasundaram |first=Dhanya |date=2025-02-20 |title=Rites share price jumps 7% after MoU with Central Water and Power Research Station {{!}} Stock Market News |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rites-share-price-jumps-7-after-mou-with-central-water-and-power-research-station-11740026795661.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250307171343/https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rites-share-price-jumps-7-after-mou-with-central-water-and-power-research-station-11740026795661.html |archive-date=2025-03-07 |access-date=2025-08-18 |work=mint |language=en}}</ref>
===Project Management Services=== The company undertakes project management through advisory services for project appraisal, procurement assistance, project management consultancy, third‑party inspections and authority engineer roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RITES Wins $3.4 Million High-Speed Rail Survey Contract |url=https://www.constructionworld.in/transport-infrastructure/metro-rail-and-railways-infrastructure/rites-wins-3.4-million-high-speed-rail-survey-contract/70198 |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=www.constructionworld.in |language=en}}</ref>
===Export of Rolling Stock=== It is engaged in the export of rolling stock such as locomotives, coaches, wagons and other railway equipment, providing commissioning, warranty and spare parts support, incidental services etc.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-25 |title=First Indian-built diesel locomotive by BLW exported to Mozambique |url=https://rollingstockworld.com/locomotives/first-indian-built-diesel-locomotive-by-blw-exported-to-mozambique/ |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=ROLLINGSTOCK}}</ref>
===Leasing of Locomotives and O&M of Rail Assets=== RITES operates a fleet of over 90 locomotives provided to non-railway clients, including but not limited to ports, cement plants, coal plants, power plants, container deports, project sites etc. RITES also manages operations and maintenance (O&M) services of rail assets at more than 30 sites across India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETGovernment.com |title=RITES: Fostering the development of sustainable urban habitats and transport systems |url=https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/smart-infra/rites-fostering-planning-development-of-sustainable-urban-habitats-and-transport-systems/110841772 |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=ETGovernment.com |language=en}}</ref>
===Turnkey Construction Work=== In turnkey construction, the company executes Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts covering railway electrification, stations, bridges, tunnels, depots and related facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RITES Wins ₹46.82 Crore Turnkey Deal for College Infrastructure Work in Karnataka {{!}} India Infoline |url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/news/business/rites-wins-46-82-crore-turnkey-deal-for-college-infrastructure-work-in-karnataka |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=www.indiainfoline.com |language=en}}</ref>
===Quality Control and Inspection=== Its quality control and inspection services involve third‑party inspection and quality assurance for components used in transport infrastructure.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-17 |title=RITES eyes revenue growth through export focus, quality assurance & business diversification: CMD |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rites-eyes-revenue-growth-through-export-focus-quality-assurance-business-diversification-cmd/articleshow/121234578.cms |access-date=2025-08-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
== Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures == Key subsidiaries and joint ventures include:
* Railway Energy Management Company Limited – Focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency in the railway sector.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahmad |first=Muhammad |date=2024-12-12 |title=REMC Ltd's Ambitious Roadmap to Decarbonize Indian Railways by 2030 |url=https://www.esgnewsindia.com/post/remc-ltd-s-ambitious-roadmap-to-decarbonize-indian-railways-by-2030 |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=ESG News India |language=en}}</ref> * SAIL–RITES Bengal Wagon Industry Pvt. Ltd. – Engaged in wagon manufacturing and rehabilitation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-14 |title=Indian Railways Awards Rs 818 Crore Wagon Contract To SAIL-RITES Joint Venture - Metro Rail News |url=https://metrorailnews.in/indian-railways-awards-rs-818-crore-wagon-contract-to-sail-rites-joint-venture/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517025247/https://metrorailnews.in/indian-railways-awards-rs-818-crore-wagon-contract-to-sail-rites-joint-venture/ |archive-date=2025-05-17 |access-date=2025-08-15 |work=Metro Rail News |language=en-US}}</ref> * RITES Afrika Pty. Ltd. – A transport infrastructure consultancy in Botswana and other African markets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RITES plans an expansion on the African continent |url=https://www.constructionworld.in/transport-infrastructure/metro-rail-and-railways-infrastructure/rites-plans-an-expansion-on-the-african-continent/56382 |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=www.constructionworld.in |language=en}}</ref>
== Selected Projects ==
=== Domestic ===
* Bogibeel Bridge, Assam – India's longest combined road–rail bridge.<ref>{{Cite news |last=By Niladri Sekhar Dutta, PTI |date=2018-12-23 |title=Bogibeel: India's longest rail-road bridge has lifespan of around 120 years |url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/N677hsFyQ81hYDZ4t2KboN/Bogibeel-Indias-longest-railroad-bridge-has-lifespan-of-a.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250425122154/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/N677hsFyQ81hYDZ4t2KboN/Bogibeel-Indias-longest-railroad-bridge-has-lifespan-of-a.html |archive-date=2025-04-25 |access-date=2025-08-15 |work=mint |language=en}}</ref> * Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, Jammu & Kashmir – One of India's longest railway tunnels.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India's longest railway tunnel: Decoding the features of Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel - India's longest railway tunnel |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/indias-longest-railway-tunnel-decoding-the-features-of-pir-panjal-railway-tunnel/indias-longest-railway-tunnel/slideshow/109918134.cms |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=The Economic Times |language=en}}</ref> * Ahmedabad Metro, Gujarat – Technical advisory and project management.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reporter |first=BS |date=2015-09-07 |title=French firm-led consortium roped in as general engineering consultant for Ahmedabad metro |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/french-firm-led-consortium-roped-in-as-general-engineering-consultant-for-ahmedabad-metro-115090700884_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804220156/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/french-firm-led-consortium-roped-in-as-general-engineering-consultant-for-ahmedabad-metro-115090700884_1.html |archive-date=2022-08-04 |access-date=2025-08-15 |language=en}}</ref> * Shivamogga Airport, Karnataka – Airport design and implementation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shivamogga airport plan fast-tracked, cost goes up 275% |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/shivamogga-airport-plan-fast-tracked-cost-goes-up-275-785573.html |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> * Ayodhya Dham Station, Uttar Pradesh – Redevelopment integrating modern and heritage features.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dec 29 |first=PTILast Updated |date=2023-12-29 |title=With 'mukut' and 'bow and arrow,' new Ayodhya station loaded with religious symbols |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/with-mukut-and-bow-and-arrow-new-ayodhya-station-loaded-with-religious-symbols/articleshow/106378836.cms |access-date=2025-08-15 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> * Bundelkhand Expressway, Uttar Pradesh – Technical consultancy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2022-07-16 |title=PM Modi inaugurates Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/Jul/16/pm-modi-inaugurates-bundelkhand-expressway-in-uttar-pradesh-2477275.html |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> * Vaishno Devi Ropeway, Jammu & Kashmir – Ropeway consultancy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-24 |title=J-K Guv unveils Bhawan-Bhairon Ghati passenger ropeway at Vaishno Devi |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/j-k-governor-unveils-bhawan-bhairon-ghati-passenger-ropeway-at-vaishno-devi/story-CxZwGv9VLqvlzmr5KjvndP.html |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
=== International === RITES has worked on railway modernisation and transport infrastructure in Sri Lanka,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burroughs |first=David |date=2022-10-12 |title=Mauritius opens light rail Phase 2C |url=https://www.railjournal.com/news/mauritius-opens-light-rail-phase-2c/ |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=International Railway Journal |language=en-GB}}</ref> Bangladesh, Mozambique, Mauritius, and other countries in Africa and Latin America.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Narayan |first=Subhash |date=2025-01-30 |title=RITES sets sight on executing high value export orders in Bangladesh, Mozambique, South Africa; expects 20% topline grow {{!}} Company Business News |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/rites-high-value-export-orders-indian-railways-diesel-locos-sri-lanka-bangladesh-mozambique-south-africa-11738242324897.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724083634/https://www.livemint.com/companies/rites-high-value-export-orders-indian-railways-diesel-locos-sri-lanka-bangladesh-mozambique-south-africa-11738242324897.html |archive-date=2025-07-24 |access-date=2025-08-15 |work=mint |language=en}}</ref>
==Exports== RITES’ is involved in the export operations to international markets across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It has supplied more than 175 locomotives and 900 coaches over the years and has undertaken projects involving the export of rolling stock to various African and South Asian countries from Sri Lanka, Angola, Bangladesh, Myanmar to Mozambique, a Cape Gauge country.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Narayan |first=Subhash |date=2025-01-30 |title=RITES sets sight on executing high value export orders in Bangladesh, Mozambique, South Africa; expects 20% topline grow {{!}} Company Business News |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/rites-high-value-export-orders-indian-railways-diesel-locos-sri-lanka-bangladesh-mozambique-south-africa-11738242324897.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724083634/https://www.livemint.com/companies/rites-high-value-export-orders-indian-railways-diesel-locos-sri-lanka-bangladesh-mozambique-south-africa-11738242324897.html |archive-date=2025-07-24 |access-date=2025-08-18 |work=mint |language=en}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://twitter.com/RITESLIMITED RITES Ltd. on Twitter] * [http://www.rites.com/rites-journal-july/PDF/Sumit%20Sinha.pdf Rites journal, July] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201212/http://www.rites.com/rites-journal-july/PDF/Sumit%20Sinha.pdf |date=3 March 2016 }}
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