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Protean eGov Wins Rs 1,160 Crore UIDAI Contract to Run 188 Aadhaar Seva Kendras

The six-year mandate offers fresh revenue visibility after the PAN 2.0 setback, with investors still cautious.

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Overview

  • Protean disclosed in an Aug. 25 exchange filing that it will establish and operate Aadhaar Seva Kendras in 188 districts to provide enrolment, update and related services over six years.
  • Shares closed 3.74% lower at Rs 819.30 on the NSE on Monday, and the stock is down about 44% since its February listing.
  • The company announced a dividend of Rs 10 per share for FY2024–25, with August 29 set as the record date for eligible shareholders.
  • In June, Protean secured a separate six-year order of about Rs 100 crore to design, build, support and maintain the Bima Sugam digital marketplace platform.
  • The latest wins follow Protean’s May exclusion from the PAN 2.0 tender, which drove steep share declines and continues to frame near-term investor caution.