West Coast Paper Mills approves capacity expansion, reports Q2 & H1 FY27 results
West Coast Paper Mills announced its Q2 and H1 FY27 results. The company also approved a capacity expansion for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable, involving an investment of ₹290 Crore, expected to be completed by Q3 FY29. The expansion aims to meet growing demand in digital infrastructure and telecom sectors.
The capacity expansion in a growing sector like telecommunications and digital infrastructure, coupled with the release of financial results, is expected to have a substantial impact on the company's future performance and market position.
The company reported financial results and approved a significant capacity expansion, indicating growth and future potential.
West Coast Paper Mills Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on November 06, 2026. The Board considered and approved the Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone & Consolidated) for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026.
Furthermore, the Board approved an additional capacity expansion for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable for West Coast Optilinks, a division of the company. The proposed capacity addition includes 4.0 Million fkm per annum for Optical Fiber and 3.1 Million fkm per annum for Optical Fiber Cable. This expansion is planned to be completed within the 3rd Quarter of FY 2028-29, with an investment of ₹290 Crore, to be financed through internal accruals and/or debt. The rationale behind this expansion includes catering to increasing demand from hyperscale data centers, AI-enabled digital infrastructures, and telecom network expansion and modernization.
The Board Meeting commenced at 12:00 P.M. and concluded at 2:25 P.M.
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