HFCL Increases Capital Expenditure to Rs 1,800 Crore for Optical Fibre Capacity Expansion
HFCL has increased its capital expenditure to Rs 1,800 crore to expand production capacity for optical fibre, optical fibre cable, and preform. The company board approved additional capacity expansions of 46 lakh fibre kilometres per annum for optical fibre, 56.4 lakh fibre kilometres for optical fibre cable, and 300 metric tonnes for preform. The investment includes Rs 820 crore for new expansions, funded through internal accruals, promoter warrants, and borrowings. Post-expansion, manufacturing capacities will reach 43.1 million fibre kms for optical fibre and 62 million fibre kms for optical fibre cable annually.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 14 Sept, 04:32 pm. Other outlets followed.
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