World · India Bureau
HFCL profit surges over fivefold to Rs 363 crore in Q2
The telecom infrastructure major reported a significant jump in profitability during the September quarter, with consolidated revenue climbing to Rs 2,542 crore as operational efficiency improved markedly.
LSN India ·
Hindustan Fiber Cables Limited (HFCL) posted a sharp turnaround in its second-quarter results, with net profit jumping more than fivefold to Rs 363 crore compared to the year-ago period. The strong performance was underpinned by robust revenue growth and significant operational leverage across its business segments.
Consolidated revenue for the quarter ended September 30 reached Rs 2,542 crore, demonstrating the company's expanding market presence and execution capabilities. More notably, EBITDA margins expanded to 24.8 percent, reflecting improved cost management and higher-margin revenue streams contributing to the quarter's bottom-line performance.
The substantial profit growth indicates strengthening demand for HFCL's fiber optic cables and related infrastructure services, sectors that have benefited from India's ongoing digital connectivity push. The margin expansion underscores the company's ability to scale operations efficiently while maintaining pricing discipline in a competitive market.
The results align with broader industry trends supporting telecom infrastructure providers, as telecommunications operators and broadband service providers continue expanding their networks to meet rising data consumption demands across urban and rural India.