Rs 4,888 crore order book: Optical fibre company launches the world’s slimmest IBR cable with 864F for hyperscalers in the United States

On Friday, shares of this telecom equipment company hit a 10 per cent upper circuit to Rs 118 per share from its previous closing of Rs 107.30 per share. The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 140.30 per share while its 52-week low is Rs 53.90 per share. The shares of the company saw a spurt in volume by more than 3 times.

The buzzing stock name is Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL)

Sterlite Technologies Inc. (STI), a U.S. subsidiary of STL, has launched a new Celesta Intermittent Bonded Ribbon (IBR) Cable, touted as the world's slimmest optical fibre for the U.S. market. This advanced cable is designed to meet the high demands of data centres and telecom providers, packing 864 fibres into an exceptionally small diameter of just 11.7 mm. Optimised for jetting in a 14mm inner diameter duct, the cable demonstrated a record installation performance, covering over 1500 meters in less than 20 minutes. It also incorporates state-of-the-art, bend-insensitive fibre to ensure high reliability and performance during installation.

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The new cable is specifically designed to address the critical needs of hyperscalers, who require high-capacity, low-latency network infrastructure to manage vast data flows. The Celesta IBR Cable's innovative ribbon bond design allows for dense fibre packing, which is essential for maximising fibre count within limited duct space. This makes it an outstanding solution for demanding, high-bandwidth applications such as connecting equipment within cabinets and for other outside plant uses. The ability to pack maximum capacity into available ducts provides a significant benefit for data centre builders seeking to enhance their network infrastructure efficiently.

This latest product expands on STL's existing IBR cable portfolio, which ranges up to an industry-leading 6912 fibres. The company was the first to introduce IBR technology in India and has produced and delivered over 10 million fibre kilometres to customers in Europe and the United States over the last five years. With ten manufacturing facilities spread across North America, Europe and Asia, STL is strategically positioned to meet the diverse and growing global connectivity needs of its customers quickly and at scale.

About the Company

Sterlite Technologies Limited was established in July 2001 after the demerger of the telecom division of Sterlite Industries Limited (SIL). In July 2006, STL acquired the transmission line business of SIL to foray into the power transmission cables business. STL has grown over the years to become the largest optical fibre and optical fibre cable manufacturer in the country. The company also has a sizeable presence in overseas markets with an established presence in the global optical fibre market.

As of June 30, 2025, the company’s order book stood at Rs 4,888 crore, which is spread across its three business units- Optical Networking, Global Services and Digital. The stock has given multibagger returns of over 100 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 53.90 per share.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.