Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Titagarh Rail to Enter Wagon Leasing
Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, a company that makes wagons for trains, wants to start a new business where they lease out wagons instead of just selling them.
This means other companies can use their wagons for a long time by paying rent, which is different from buying them outright.
The company thinks this is a good idea because many private companies prefer renting wagons rather than buying them.
They have the experience from working with Indian Railways and believe they can be successful in this new area.
They are also fixing problems with making wheels for wagons, so they can produce more.
The company has a lot of orders already, which will help them grow in this new business.
Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd plans to enter the wagon leasing business.
The company is evaluating whether to operate the leasing business directly or through a special purpose vehicle (SPV).
Wagon leasing will be categorized as operating leasing, not requiring an NBFC license.
The company aims to target a market of around 1,500-2,000 wagons procured on lease annually.
Titagarh Rail has resolved the issue of wheel set availability, normalizing production to 800-850 wagons per month.
- Who
- Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd
- What
- Plans to enter wagon leasing business
- When
- Licence process ongoing, exact timeline not specified
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To diversify revenue, capture private sector market, and establish long-term relationships
- Company
- Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd
- Business Venture
- Wagon leasing
- Market Potential
- 1,500-2,000 wagons annually
- Lease Type
- Operating lease
- Licence Requirement
- Not requiring NBFC licence
- Production Capacity
- 800-850 wagons/month
- Order Book
- Rs 28,000-29,000 crore