Finolex Cables expands footprint in Maharashtra with investment of Rs 580 crores

Finolex Cables has taken a substantial leap towards fostering economic growth and development by formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Industries, Government of Maharashtra. This strategic partnership sets the stage for Finolex Cables' significant investment of Rs 580 crores, marking a noteworthy milestone in the company's expansion efforts within the optic fibre cables industry.

Anticipating a surge in demand, Finolex Cables is positioning itself to cater to the increasing need for optic fibre cables (OFC), fueled by the nationwide 5G roll-out and the growing requirement for fiber-to-home connectivity.

Finolex Cables, currently possessing a fibre drawing capacity of 4 million fibre km per year and a cabling capacity of 8 million fibre km per year, is set to establish an additional plant dedicated exclusively to fibre optic cables. This expansion initiative encompasses the installation of fibre draw towers and the implementation of backward integration for the production of glass preforms, crucial in the fibre drawing process.

Under the terms of the MoU, the Government of Maharashtra has committed to actively supporting Finolex Cables Limited in obtaining the necessary registrations and approvals from the relevant state departments. This collaboration is anticipated to facilitate a seamless and successful implementation of Finolex Cables' ambitious expansion project, contributing significantly to the region's economic development and employment opportunities.

Speaking on this occasion, Mahesh Viswanathan, Deputy CEO & CFO, Finolex Cables Limited, expressed enthusiasm about the expansion plans and the collaborative effort with the Government of Maharashtra. "This strategic investment reinforces our commitment to contribute to the state's economic development and create employment opportunities. We are grateful for the support from the Government of Maharashtra, and we look forward to a seamless and successful implementation of our expansion project.”