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Polycab India has signed a Rs.6,447.54 crore contract with BSNL to act as project implementation agency for the BharatNet middle mile network across Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry. The 10-year project includes Rs.3,742 crore in capital expenditure and Rs.2,705 crore in operational costs.
Polycab India Ltd. has formalised a contract with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) valued at Rs.6,447.54 crore, taking on the role of project implementation agency (PIA) for the BharatNet initiative. The agreement covers the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the middle mile broadband network across Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry telecom circles.
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Project Value: Rs.6,447.54 crore
Capital Expenditure: Rs.3,742 crore
Operational Expenditure (Opex): Rs.2,705 crore
Project Duration: 3 years (construction) + 10 years (maintenance)
PIA Role: Held by Polycab India Ltd.
Project Beneficiaries: All inhabited Gram Panchayats and villages
Funding Agency: Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India
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Polycab will be responsible for a comprehensive rollout of BharatNet’s middle mile infrastructure. The capital component of Rs.3,742 crore covers all design and construction works. The operational expenditure includes Rs.2,245 crore for the newly constructed network and Rs.460.5 crore for maintaining the existing network.
Maintenance will span 10 years post-construction—charged at 5.5 percent per annum of capex for the first five years and 6.5 percent for the following five. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will fund the project through BSNL.
Particulars | Details |
Total Project Value | Rs.6,447.54 crore |
Capex | Rs.3,742 crore |
Opex (New Network) | Rs.2,245 crore |
Opex (Existing Network) | Rs.460.5 crore |
Construction Timeline | 3 years |
Maintenance Duration | 10 years |
Target Areas | Karnataka, Goa, Puducherry |
Funding Source | Department of Telecommunications |
This contract strengthens Polycab’s presence in digital infrastructure development and aligns with India’s mission to bridge the digital divide. The agreement also highlights Polycab’s expanding role in national-level connectivity initiatives.
Despite the announcement, Polycab share price declined by over 1 percent on June 17, closing at Rs.6,037 per share. Market analysts are expected to monitor the Polycab share price closely when trading resumes, given the scale and long-term nature of the project.
As implementation begins, the revenue visibility from this government-backed contract may offer stability and influence the Polycab share price in the months ahead.
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