RITES announces it has received acceptance of an offer from Volantis Asset Finance (Pty) Ltd, South Africa, for the supply and commissioning of 4,000 HP Cape Gauge Diesel Electric Locomotives. The contract is valued at USD 35.82 million, which translates to approximately ₹299 crore based on a reported exchange rate of ₹83.47 per US dollar. The company states it plans to execute the order within 20 months from the signing of the contract agreement, after due diligence is completed by both parties and a formal agreement is signed. Once finalized, RITES will add the order to its order book. Following the announcement, RITES shares rise on the NSE, gaining about 7% intraday to around ₹231.48 (at 12:05 pm in one report). The order is expected to support RITES’ overseas order book and revenue visibility, while also strengthening its global presence in rail infrastructure and rolling stock. The reports note the contract covers both supply and commissioning and involves an international counterparty, with investors focusing on execution progress and potential follow-on business.