Kernex Secures ₹2,465 Crore CLW Order for KAVACH Loco Equipment

In a significant boost to India’s railway modernization drive, Kernex Microsystems (India) Ltd. announced on January 15, 2026 that it has secured a massive order from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW). The contract involves the deployment of 3,024 sets of KAVACH loco equipment, India’s indigenous train collision avoidance system, designed as per RDSO specifications (Version 4.0).

This order not only enhances Kernex’s revenue visibility but also reinforces its strategic role in advancing railway safety infrastructure across the country.

Key Highlights

• Order Value: ₹2,465.71 crore.
• Scope: Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 3,024 KAVACH sets.
• Awarding Entity: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), Barddhaman.
• Execution Timeline: 12 months from purchase order date.
• Nature: Domestic contract under RDSO/SPN/196/2020 specifications.
• Strategic Impact: Strengthens Kernex’s position in railway safety and boosts long-term revenue visibility.

This milestone reflects India’s commitment to indigenous safety technologies and positions Kernex as a key partner in the modernization of rail transport.

Sources: Kernex Microsystems (India) Ltd. regulatory filing to BSE & NSE, SEBI disclosure documents