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Fiber Optic Cable Supply to Telecom Infrastructure Companies
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2026-03-30
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The Opportunity
Digital Fibre (rank 130) generated ₹18,553 Cr in revenue with only ₹6 Cr employee costs — showing extreme operational leverage from infrastructure assets. India's telecom expansion and 5G rollout require massive fiber optic cable supply, but most cables are imported or supplied by few large players. Small manufacturers can import raw fiber and jacket materials, then assemble and distribute locally to telecom companies, tower operators, and last-mile connectivity providers who need reliable local suppliers.
Market Size₹8,000 Cr addressable market annually — India's fiber optic cable demand is growing 15-20% yearly as telecom operators expand 4G/5G and fiber-to-home (FTTH) projects accelerate.
Why NowGST registration (5% on manufacturing), IEC code for imports, BIS certification for optical fiber (optional but preferred by large buyers), import duty on raw materials (~7-10%), local shop act registration, factory license from state pollution board.
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