HFCL to invest ₹950 cr in optical fibre cable production in next 2 years: MD Nahata

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Why it matters for greenfield investors: HFCL to invest ₹950 cr in optical fibre cable production in next 2 years: MD Nahata. Data-centre headlines usually hide MW, water, and fibre questions. Our briefing translates the announcement into greenfield site-readiness terms for India.
HFCL has announced a ₹950 crore investment plan to expand its optical fibre cable manufacturing capacity over the next two years. The company will enhance fibre production, strengthen backward integration through preform manufacturing, and cater to rising demand from AI-driven data centres and digital infrastructure. The expansion aims to boost HFCL’s global competitiveness, support advanced connectivity solutions, and strengthen India’s telecom manufacturing ecosystem.
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