HFCL Reports 448% Rise in Q2 Net Profit, Revenue Doubles on Strong Demand
HFCL Limited reported a record consolidated net profit of Rs 394.22 crore for Q2 FY27, a 448% increase year-on-year, driven by strong demand for optical fibre cables from AI data centres and telecom sectors. Revenue more than doubled to Rs 2,541.79 crore, with EBITDA rising 224% and margins expanding significantly. The company’s order book exceeds Rs 28,900 crore, providing multi-year revenue visibility. HFCL plans to invest Rs 1,800 crore to expand manufacturing capacity and aims for at least 80% revenue growth in FY27.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: news18, businessstandard, economictimes, freepressjournal, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 50/100 to 85/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 19 Oct, 06:36 am. Other outlets followed.