HFCL Ltd

This indigenously manufactured solution features optical fiber cables capable of withstanding heavy armored vehicle loads and is equipped with specialized military-grade connectors designed for harsh and demanding environments. It is specifically engineered for mission-critical applications requiring rapid deployment of optical fiber communication links in challenging battlefield conditions. Lightweight and portable, it can be conveniently carried by infantry in a backpack. The said contract is expected to be executed by July 2025. HFCL is a leading technology company specializing in digital networks for telcos, enterprises, and governments. With its strong R&D expertise and global system integration services, HFCL offers innovative solutions like 5G RAN, 5G Transport, wi-fi, and defense electronics. The company has manufacturing plants in India and a global customer base, committed to quality and environmental sustainability. The company's consolidated net profit declined 10.4% to Rs 73.65 crore on 2% fell cin revenue to Rs 1,011.95 crore in Q3 December 2024 over Q3 December 2023. The counter added 1.05% to end at Rs 83.86 on Friday, 7 March 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

HFCL announced that the company has successfully enabled robust connectivity at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, supporting one of the world's largest religious events, with over 660 million pilgrims attending in 45 days. The solution was conceptualized and offered in partnership with one of the leading operators who front-ended this mega requirement at the world's largest congregation of devotees. Additionally, HFCL also offered top-of-the-line security infrastructure solutions in partnership with a leading infrastructure provider. These deployments showcase HFCL's expertise in leveraging indigenous technology to deliver high-performance network solutions at scale. The sheer scale of the Kumbh Mela presented significant challenges for telecom operators and infrastructure providers, including network congestion in high-density zones, need for real-time video monitoring and reliable backhaul infrastructure to support millions of connected devices. HFCL's fully homegrown solutions successfully addressed these challenges by deploying a comprehensive network and surveillance system ensuring reliable connectivity, efficient crowd management, and enhanced public security. Through the strategic deployment of Wi-Fi Access Points, High Capacity Backhaul Radios, L2 Switches for the surveillance backbone, and a Video Management System, HFCL created a secure and connected environment for this large-scale event. The network infrastructure successfully handled unprecedented peak data traffic ever seen at a single spot per day, significantly offloading strain on cellular networks, and facilitating seamless digital access for over lakhs of unique users daily. To enhance connectivity, HFCL strategically deployed around 360 Wi-Fi hotspots, designed, developed and manufactured entirely in India, reaffirming its commitment to 'Make in India'. This infrastructure upgrade enabled pilgrims and event personnel to access real-time information and communicate effortlessly. Complementing this setup HFCL's High Capacity Backhaul Radios, provided critical backhaul support, efficiently transferring data from mobile networks (4G/5G) to the core infrastructure. This ensured high-speed internet access for users and connected devices, including Wi-Fi hotspots, CCTV cameras, and mobile phones, even during peak usage periods. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Action Construction Equipment Ltd, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd, HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd, Infosys Ltd are among the other stocks to see a surge in volumes on BSE today, 03 March 2025.HFCL Ltd witnessed volume of 59.88 lakh shares by 10:47 IST on BSE, a 7.32 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 8.18 lakh shares. The stock dropped 1.26% to Rs.78.27. Volumes stood at 11.45 lakh shares in the last session.Action Construction Equipment Ltd saw volume of 79719 shares by 10:47 IST on BSE, a 3.75 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 21280 shares. The stock dropped 9.90% to Rs.946.65. Volumes stood at 31531 shares in the last session.Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd witnessed volume of 4.76 lakh shares by 10:47 IST on BSE, a 2.89 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 1.65 lakh shares. The stock dropped 1.77% to Rs.56.01. Volumes stood at 98055 shares in the last session.HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd saw volume of 8166 shares by 10:47 IST on BSE, a 2.57 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 3176 shares. The stock increased 1.20% to Rs.3,672.95. Volumes stood at 4440 shares in the last session.Infosys Ltd saw volume of 5.96 lakh shares by 10:47 IST on BSE, a 2.44 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 2.45 lakh shares. The stock increased 1.40% to Rs.1,711.70. Volumes stood at 1.13 lakh shares in the last session.Powered by Capital Market - Live

In this regard, HFCL became the first company to sign an agreement with BSNL as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for executing the project in the Punjab Telecom Circle under the BharatNet Phase-III Programme. HFCL is a leading technology company specializing in digital networks for telcos, enterprises, and governments. With its strong R&D expertise and global system integration services, HFCL offers innovative solutions like 5G RAN, 5G Transport, wi-fi, and defense electronics. The company has manufacturing plants in India and a global customer base, committed to quality and environmental sustainability. The company's consolidated net profit declined 10.4% to Rs 73.65 crore on 2% fell cin revenue to Rs 1,011.95 crore in Q3 December 2024 over Q3 December 2023.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of HFCL declined 10.45% to Rs 73.65 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 82.24 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales declined 1.97% to Rs 1011.95 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 1032.31 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2024Dec. 2023% Var. Sales1011.951032.31 -2 OPM %15.0111.31 - PBDT125.78127.13 -1 PBT100.26107.86 -7 NP73.6582.24 -10 Powered by Capital Market - Live

HFCL has successfully secured an advance purchase order aggregating to Rs 1412.48 crore for the supply of telecom equipment (Power Systems & Racks) along with the maintenance of these telecom equipment for a period of 10 years, for BharatNet Phase III project in Uttar Pradesh (East) Telecom circle and Uttar Pradesh (West) Telecom circle, from Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL). Powered by Capital Market - Live

This contract, awarded under the Phase III of BharatNet, involves the supply of optical fiber cables, telecom equipment, and related accessories along with 10 years of annual maintenance, including a one-year warranty period. The project will be executed across the eastern and western telecom circles of Uttar Pradesh. The project has a three-year timeline for material supply and a ten-year maintenance period. The total contract value includes Rs 1,736.83 crore for capital expenditure and Rs 430.82 crore for operational expenditure. HFCL is a leading technology company specializing in digital networks for telcos, enterprises, and governments. With its strong R&D expertise and global system integration services, HFCL offers innovative solutions like 5G RAN, 5G Transport, wi-fi, and defense electronics. The company has manufacturing plants in India and a global customer base, committed to quality and environmental sustainability. The company's consolidated net profit rose 4.50% to Rs 73 crore on a 1.61% decline in revenue to Rs 1094 crore in Q2 September 2024 over Q2 September 2023. The scrip shed 0.54% to currently trade at Rs 100.40 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

HFCL has secured advance purchase orders aggregating to Rs 2,167.65 crore for supply of optical fiber cables, telecom equipment & related accessories along with maintenance of the telecom equipment for 10 years including 01 year warranty period, for BharatNet Phase III in Uttar Pradesh (East) Telecom Circle and Uttar Pradesh (West) Telecom Circle, from Rail Vikas Nigam. Powered by Capital Market - Live

HFCL will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 3 February 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The project involves the design, supply, construction, installation, upgrade, operation, and maintenance of the middle-mile network for BharatNet Phase III in the Punjab Telecom Circle. The contract will be executed under the design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) model, with the construction phase slated for completion in three years. Following that, a 10-year maintenance contract will be in place, with operational expenditure (OPEX) set at 5.5% per annum of CAPEX for the first five years and 6.5% per annum for the next five years. The total consideration includes Rs 1,244.61 crore for capital expenditure (capex), Rs 746.76 crore for the newly-constructed network's opex, and Rs 509.94 crore for the opex of the existing network. HFCL is a leading technology company specializing in digital networks for telcos, enterprises, and governments. With its strong R&D expertise and global system integration services, HFCL offers innovative solutions like 5G RAN, 5G Transport, Wi-Fi, and defense electronics. The company has manufacturing plants in India and a global customer base, committed to quality and environmental sustainability. The company's consolidated net profit rose 4.50% to Rs 73 crore on a 1.61% decline in revenue to Rs 1094 crore in Q2 September 2024 over Q2 September 2023.Powered by Capital Market - Live