HFCL Secures Rs 2,167 Crore BharatNet Contract from RVNL

27 Jan 2025 CW Team

HFCL has been awarded a contract worth Rs 2,167.65 crore by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) under Phase III of BharatNet. The contract includes the supply of optical fibre cables, telecom equipment, and related accessories, along with a ten-year maintenance period, including a one-year warranty. The project will span across the eastern and western telecom circles of Uttar Pradesh, with a three-year timeline for material supply and a decade-long maintenance period.

The total contract value includes Rs 1,736.83 crore for capital expenditure and Rs 430.82 crore for operational expenditure.

HFCL, a leading digital network solutions provider, has expertise in 5G RAN, wi-fi, defence electronics, and other technologies. The company has manufacturing plants in India and a global client base, committed to quality and environmental sustainability.

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