HFCL Ltd (HFCL) — Board Meeting | 14 September 2026 (2 announcements)

HFCL approved an additional ₹820 crore investment to expand optical fiber, cable, and preform capacities, raising total planned capex to ₹1,800 crore. The expansion adds 4.60 Mn fiber km, 5.64 Mn fiber km, and 300 MT preform capacity by July-October 2028, enhancing supply chain resilience and positioning the company for growth in AI-driven digital infrastructure demand.

HFCL approved an additional ₹820 crore investment to expand Optical Fiber, Optical Fiber Cable, and Preform manufacturing capacities, raising total planned capex to ₹1,800 crore. The expansion adds 4.60 Mn fiber km, 5.64 Mn fiber km, and 300 MT annual capacity, targeting completion by July-October 2028. Funding will combine internal accruals, preferential warrant proceeds, and debt. The move strengthens backward integration, supply chain resilience, and positions HFCL to capture growth from AI-driven data infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, and telecom expansion, supporting long-term domestic and international market leadership.