HFCL approves ₹820 Cr expansion, total capex ₹1,800 Cr for OF, OFC, and Preform.
HFCL's Board approved an additional ₹820 crore capex for Optical Fiber, Optical Fiber Cable, and Preform manufacturing expansion. Total planned capex is now ₹1,800 crore. Capacities will increase to 43.10 Mn Fkm for OF, 62.00 Mn Fkm for OFC, and 600 MT for Preform. Funding will be via internal accruals, warrants, and debt.
The substantial capital expenditure and capacity expansion will significantly enhance the company's market position and ability to cater to large-scale demand, impacting its financial performance and competitive landscape.
The company is significantly expanding its manufacturing capacities to meet growing demand, which is a positive indicator of growth and future revenue potential.
HFCL Limited's Board of Directors has approved an additional capital expenditure of approximately ₹820 crore for the expansion of its Optical Fiber, Optical Fiber Cable, and Preform manufacturing capacities. This new investment is in addition to the previously approved ₹980 crore, bringing the total planned capital expenditure for these initiatives to approximately ₹1,800 crore.
The expansion includes increasing capacities by 4.60 million Fiber Kilometers per annum for Optical Fiber, 5.64 million Fiber Kilometers per annum for Optical Fiber Cable, and 300 Metric Tonnes per annum for Preform. Upon completion, HFCL's manufacturing capacities will reach 43.10 million fiber kilometers per annum for Optical Fiber, 62.00 million fiber kilometers per annum for Optical Fiber Cable, and 600 MT per annum for Preform.
The investment will be funded through a mix of internal accruals, proceeds from a preferential issue of warrants, borrowings from financial institutions, and other financing arrangements. The expansion is driven by HFCL's strong order book, a robust pipeline of business opportunities, and a favorable long-term demand outlook globally, particularly for AI-enabled digital infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, and telecom network expansion.
The Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable capacity expansions are expected to be completed by July 2028, while the Preform Manufacturing Facility is slated for establishment by October 2028. This strategic move aims to create a larger, integrated, and more resilient optical fiber manufacturing platform, strengthening backward integration and enhancing supply chain resilience.
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