Finolex Cables sharpens Karnataka distribution bet on data-centre demand

Finolex Cables is strengthening Karnataka distribution, anchored by a 40,000-45,000 sq ft mother warehouse in Nelamangala, to capture demand from data centres, semiconductor projects and GCCs. Karnataka contributes nearly 25% of its southern business; the company may consider a local plant as demand scales.

— Filed Mon, 27 Jul, 2026, 19:27 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Finolex Cables is expanding Karnataka distribution and targeting infrastructure-led demand from data centres, semiconductors and GCCs. It has nearly completed ₹580 crore in capex, may consider a Karnataka plant, and aims to nearly double FMEG revenue to ₹500 crore.

Why this matters

No related recent signals are available. The Karnataka warehouse-led distribution buildout indicates Finolex Cables is targeting infrastructure-led demand before committing to local manufacturing.

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