HFCL Limited approved an INR 125 crore capex to boost IBR cable manufacturing from 1.73 to 19.01 million fibre km annually.
Jul 14, 2025
HFCL (Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited), board has sanctioned an INR 125 crore investment to significantly expand its Intermittent Bonded Ribbon (IBR) optical fiber cable capacity. The company aims to scale production from approximately 1.73 million fiber‑kilometres per annum (mfkm) to an impressive 19.01 mfkm across its Hyderabad and Goa facilities. After completion, the company’s consolidated manufacturing capacity will reach 42.36 mfkm/p.a.
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The capacity expansion is expected to be completed in a phased manner starting from December 2025 and is anticipated to be fully operational by June 2026.
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This strategic expansion aligns with HFCL’s objective to diversify its optical fiber cable offerings and target high-value market segments, particularly in North America and Europe.
