ITI gets Rs 1,233cr BSNL order

ITI has received an order, estimated at Rs 1,233 crore, for setting up GSM mobile network of four million lines in the west zone comprising four BSNL circles of Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP and Chattisgarh.

According to a release issued by ITI to the BSE today, three million lines will be installed and commissioned within the next 10 months on a turnkey basis with complete responsibility. "The role of technology partner, Alcatel CIT of France, will be that of equipment supplier," the release said.

An order for one million lines, valued at Rs 300 crore, which was received last year is currently nearing completion, the release added.