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August 25, 2026

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India Likely to Impose Tariff on Chinese Single Mode Optical Fibre Cable

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The government is considering imposing a remedial duty on the import of “single-mode optical fibre” after an investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) confirmed its dumping mainly from China. August 25, 2020 As reported in a leading daily, India has found large-scale dumping of optical fibre from......
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Ericsson Achieves 100th 5G Commercial Agreement Milestone

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Ericsson is ramping up its 5G reach and has claimed a significant milestone by securing its 100th commercial 5G agreement or contract with unique communications service providers. August 20, 2020 Ericsson has achieved a significant 5G milestone by securing the company’s 100th commercial 5G agreement or contract with unique communications......
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All Villages to be Connected With Optical Fibre in 1000 Days: PM Modi

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In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that in the upcoming 1000 days nearly 6 lakh Indian villages will have optical fibre connectivity. August 15, 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced that the task to connect India’s over six-lakh villages with optical fibre network......
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Japanese Firm ATL Buys 180 Acres of Land in Haryana, Plans to Invest INR 7000 in India

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The company plans to invest INR 7,000 crore in the next few years to supply batteries to industries including smartphones, two and three-wheeler electric vehicles. August 12, 2020 Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), a manufacturer of rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer (LIP) batteries, has acquired a 180-acre land at INR 550 crore near......
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Sumitomo Electric Completes Type Approval Test for 525kV DC Gas Insulated Switchgear Interface

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The collaborative test results showed the conformity of the 525 kV DC cable system and the DC GIS interface in accordance with CIGRE TB496. August 11, 2020 Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has successfully completed the world’s first type approval test on its 525 kV direct-current (DC) cable system with a......
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Submarine Cable Connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands

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The submarine cable will also connect Port Blair to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Kamorta, Great Nicobar, Long Island, and Rangat. August 10, 2020 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated and dedicated to the Nation through video conferencing the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and......
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KEC International Bags Orders Worth INR 1192 Crore for Transmission, Cables and More

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The company has won orders for T&D, especially for projects in SAARC, Malaysia, Africa, India and the Americas. August 4, 2020 RPG Group firm KEC International has bagged contracts worth INR 1192 crore across its various businesses in both domestic and international markets. The engineering firm has secured a INR......
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Growth in Electronics Production in India to Give Big Push for Demand of Wires and Cables

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In light of the enthusiastic response from the industry, the government estimated that over the next five years, it will lead to the production of mobiles and components worth Rs 11.5 lakh crore. With the growth in electronics manufacturing in the country, the surge in the demand for wires and......
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STL Sets Up End-To-End 5G Ecosystem With its Strong Portfolio of Optical Fibers and Wireless Technologies

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Sterlite Technologies has invested in building a one-of-a-kind end-to-end digital networks ecosystem, including next-gen optical and wireless (5G) portfolio for all markets. July 23, 2020 Sterlite Technologies has announced financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2020. The company recorded a strong cumulative order book of over Rs.......
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Polycab Reports Satisfactory Performance Amid Lockdown for Q1FY21

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Polycab India’s wires and cables business declined 51% to Rs. 793.5 crore in Q1 June 2020 from Rs 1610.4 crore in Q1 June 2019 hurt by lockdown but partly supported by wires and exports. July 23, 2020 The current lockdown has severely impacted Polycab India Limited’s June quarter results. However,......
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