New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) Ircon International Ltd on Thursday said that it has been granted Navratna status.

The term 'Navratna' refers to a select group of top-performing CPSEs that have been granted greater autonomy and financial powers by the Centre in recognition of their superior performance.

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"Department of Public Enterprise, vide its letter dated 12th October 2023 has granted the Navratna Status to IRCON," the company said in a BSE filing.

IRCON will be the 15th Navratna among the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

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IRCON, under the Ministry of Railways, has an annual turnover of Rs 10,750 crore and a net profit of Rs 765 crore (on a consolidated basis), and annual turnover of Rs 10,262 crore and a net profit of Rs 777 crore (on a standalone basis) for FY23.

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