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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
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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×
Financials via Tijori — a research aid, not investment advice.JDL on Tijori

Story so far

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  1. 7 Jul 2026 · 12:15 PM IST JD Cables fires up Dankuni conductor unit with 28,000 km capacity
  2. 34d ago JD Cables' H2 FY26 call transcript is a compliance step, not news.
  3. 41d ago JD Cables cuts debt to 0.39x after a 46% revenue jump