Kolkata: Jupiter Wagons Limited has secured fresh private sector orders worth ₹324.04 crore from GATX India and Chetak International for supplying automobile carrier wagons.
The orders involve 15 rakes comprising 405 wagons under the company’s newly designed ACT2 platform. The total contract value includes GST.
Order Details
According to the company’s statement issued on November 2, 2026, Jupiter Wagons received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from GATX India for 10 rakes.
The GATX India contract covers 270 ACT2 automobile carrier wagons valued at ₹214.94 crore.
Separately, Chetak International placed an order for five rakes comprising 135 wagons worth ₹109.10 crore.
Together, these orders take the total value to ₹324.04 crore, including GST.
Private Demand
The latest contracts highlight growing demand for Jupiter Wagons’ ACT2 automobile carrier platform among private wagon-leasing companies and logistics operators.
The company continues to expand its presence in the private railway freight segment while maintaining its business with Indian Railways.
The ACT2 platform is designed for transporting automobiles through the railway network.
Railway Contract
Jupiter Wagons recently secured a separate ₹1,140 crore order from the Railway Board.
The contract involves manufacturing and supplying 2,583 wagons for Indian Railways.
The latest private sector orders add to the company’s railway wagon manufacturing business.
Management Outlook
Jupiter Wagons Managing Director Vivek Lohia said the new orders reflected customer confidence in the company’s ACT2 platform and manufacturing capabilities.
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He highlighted increasing demand from private logistics operators and Indian Railways as more freight transportation shifts towards railways.
Business Expansion
The ₹324 crore contracts strengthen Jupiter Wagons’ position in India’s railway freight equipment market.
The orders also reflect opportunities emerging from demand for specialised automobile transportation wagons.
With orders from both government and private customers, the company continues to serve different segments of the railway logistics industry.
Disclaimer: This report is based on the company’s official statement and is for informational purposes only. Investors should assess risks independently.
