HFCL Limited has announced a robust performance for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated profit after tax for Q2 FY27 soared by 448.14% year-on-year to ₹394.22 crore, driven by a 143.62% increase in consolidated revenue to ₹2,541.79 crore. The company highlighted strong growth across its optical fibre cable and defence segments, backed by a substantial order book of ₹28,900 crore.
HFCL Reports Stellar Q2 FY27 Financials
HFCL Limited has announced an outstanding financial performance for the second quarter (Q2) and the first half of the financial year 2026-27 (FY27). The company reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹394.22 crore for Q2 FY27, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 448.14%. This compares to a PAT of ₹71.92 crore in Q2 FY26. Quarter-on-quarter, PAT grew by 60.49%.
Revenue and Profitability Growth
Consolidated revenue for Q2 FY27 surged by 143.62% year-on-year to ₹2,541.79 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue saw an increase of 32.73%. EBITDA for the quarter rose by 223.55% to ₹658.00 crore, with the EBITDA margin expanding by 640 basis points year-on-year to 25.89%. PAT margin also improved significantly, reaching 15.51%.
Half-Yearly Performance
For the first half of FY27, consolidated profit before tax (PBT) grew by 1311.62% to ₹870.12 crore, while PAT increased by 1401.31% to ₹639.86 crore.
Strategic Initiatives and Order Book
The company attributes this impressive growth to strategic initiatives, capacity enhancements, backward integration, and a focus on developing world-class technology products and global market access. HFCL’s order book stands at a robust ₹28,900 crore, providing multi-year revenue visibility. The management expressed confidence in sustaining this growth trajectory, driven by increasing demand in AI infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, and telecom networks. Investments in advanced optical connectivity products and a strong pipeline are key to this outlook.
Defence and Aerospace Expansion
HFCL is also positioning its Defence and Aerospace segment as a significant growth engine. The company expects defence revenue to reach approximately ₹500 crore in FY27, with aspirations to grow this segment significantly in the coming years. A planned investment of approximately ₹1,800 crore across optical fibre, cable, and preform manufacturing will further support future growth and integration.
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