HFCL Secures Orders Worth Rs 842.3 Mn For Optical Fibre Cables

07 May 2026 CW Team

HFCL Limited (HFCL), together with HTL Limited (HTL), a material subsidiary, has secured purchase orders worth Rs 842.3 mn for the supply of optical fibre cables to a leading private telecom operator, the company announced on four May 2026. The orders were received in the normal course of business and form part of routine commercial engagements with domestic telecom service providers. The contracts are governed by general contract conditions and are domestic in nature.

The scope covers supply of optical fibre cables manufactured to the customer specifications and is to be executed by August 2026. The company indicated that the orders would be fulfilled under standard delivery and quality regimes. The announcement specified that the orders were awarded by a domestic entity.

The value of the orders, which includes applicable GST, is approximately Rs 842.3 mn. The filing to the stock exchanges stated that neither the promoters nor promoter group have any interest in the entity that awarded the contracts. The company also confirmed that the transactions do not constitute related party dealings and, where relevant, would be at arm's length.

The company described the awards as reflecting customer confidence in its manufacturing capabilities, technological excellence and product quality. HTL, as a material subsidiary of HFCL, will participate in execution where applicable. The company has requested that the exchanges take the information on record and disseminate it on their platforms.

HFCL is listed on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India with security codes 500183 and HFCL respectively. The supply schedule and contract fulfilment timelines are expected to support the operator's network augmentation plans through August 2026. The company will proceed with mobilisation and delivery in line with contractual timelines.

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