JD Cables fires up Dankuni conductor unit with 28,000 km capacity
Production started at the new Dankuni plant, adding 28,000 km of annual capacity. The expansion targets rising infrastructure demand.
— 2 earlier stories on JD Cables Ltd. →Mkt cap₹530 cr
P/E16.70×
ROE73.45%
Debt / eq.1.53
28,000 km New conductor production capacity
What's new
- Production commenced at Dankuni conductor unit effective July 6, 2026.
- Installed capacity of 28,000 km of conductors per year.
- Strategy to capture growing domestic infrastructure demand.
Why this matters
For a company with quarterly sales of ₹243 cr and a market cap of ₹530 cr, this capacity addition is a meaningful scale-up. It confirms execution on expansion plans, even if the project was pre-disclosed.
What we're watching
- Capacity utilisation ramp-up timeline at the new unit.
- Impact on revenue and margins from additional scale in H1 FY27.
- New contract wins linked to infrastructure projects.
The full read
JD Cables has started production at its new conductor division in Dankuni, West Bengal, adding 28,000 km of annual capacity — a material boost for a company with quarterly sales of ₹243 cr. The plant targets rising domestic infrastructure demand. Yet the facility was pre-disclosed, so today's news is execution confirmation, not a surprise. What matters now is utilisation and revenue conversion.
Questions answered
- How much capacity does the new Dankuni plant add?
- The plant adds 28,000 km of annual conductor capacity, expanding JD Cables' manufacturing footprint.
- What products will the Dankuni plant manufacture?
- It will produce conductors and cables, focusing on domestic infrastructure needs.
- Was the Dankuni project previously announced?
- Yes, the facility was disclosed in earlier investor presentations. The start of production confirms execution.
- What investment was made in the new unit?
- The filing does not disclose the capital expenditure for the Dankuni plant.
- When does the company expect the plant to contribute to revenue?
- As production started July 6, 2026, revenue contribution could begin in H1 FY27, but no guidance is provided.
- Is this plant incremental to existing operations?
- Yes, it is a new conductor division, expanding the company's manufacturing footprint.
Mentioned: Dankuni · West Bengal · 28,000 km
Company snapshot
JD Cables Ltd.
Wires & Cables
₹553 cr
P/E 17.42×
Latest quarter · Mar 2026
Sales₹243 cr
Net profit₹20 cr
Op. margin+11.7%
EPS₹8.78
Strength & growth
Debt / equity1.53×
Current ratio1.25×
Story so far
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