Brief India: Optical Fiber Cable, 5G, and AI: The 3-Wave Demand Surge for India's Cable Manufacturers and more
In this briefing: Optical Fiber Cable, 5G, and AI: The 3-Wave Demand Surge for India's Cable Manufacturers LPG Crisis Proxy Play: How Middle Eastern War Opens Opportunity in India's Induction Industry SaaSpocalypse Now. Are We Done Already? Sharp Surge in Memory Chip Prices: 2 Smallcap Indian Benficiaries Aequitas: Raajmarg InvIT IPO - Stable Assets in a Small Portfolio, but Limited Immediate Appeal 1. Optical Fiber Cable, 5G, and AI: The 3-Wave Demand Surge for India's Cable Manufacturers Global fiber optic cable demand is entering a structural upcycle driven by 5G densification, AI data center buildouts, and national broadband mandates. Three domestic manufacturers, Sterlite Technologies (SOTL IN) , HFCL Ltd (HMFC IN) , and Finolex Cables (FNXC IN) , are positioned directly in the path of this demand surge. The India OFC story is early-cycle, policy-backed, and supply-constrained. With BharatNet Phase III, 5G backhaul demand, AI-driven data center, the next 36-months could be defining for Indian fiber cable manufacturers. 2.