Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory secures INR 255-crore order from Braithwait & Co.
Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Pvt. Ltd.,the specialized wheelset manufacturing arm of Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL), hasbeen awarded a prestigious contract worth INR 255-crore from Braithwait &Co. for the supply of 9,140 wheelsets of 840 mm diameter for 25-ton axle loadapplications. With this latest win, the Company’s total order book now standsat INR 560-crore.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Vivek Lohia,Managing Director, Jupiter Wagons Limited, said, “With the rapid expansion offreight and passenger rail networks, there is a critical need for reliable,high-performance wheelsets produced domestically at scale. Our Odisha facilitywill be a game-changer in this space, ensuring India’s self-sufficiency inwheelset manufacturing while also positioning us as a global supplier. Thismilestone aligns with our commitment to strengthening the railway supply chain,reducing import dependency, and driving innovation in railway mobilitysolutions.”
In addition to its railway manufacturingexpertise, Jupiter Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd (JEM), the commercial EV arm ofJWL, is gearing up for the commercial launch of JEM TEZ in Indore. This marks akey step in the company’s broader strategy to diversify into sustainable andfuture-ready mobility solutions.