Expansion Details
Existing Capacity:
- 6 CCV lines
- Extra High Voltage (EHV) cable capacity: ~2,000 km per annum
- Current capacity utilization: 60%
Proposed Capacity Addition:
- One new Catenary Continuous Vulcanisation (CCV) line
- Capable of manufacturing XLPE-insulated power cables up to 132 kV
Investment & Financing:
- Total investment required: Rs 25 crore
- Investment includes floor extension costs
- Mode of financing: Internal Accruals
Implementation Timeline:
- Delivery of plant and machinery: Expected by August 2027
- Commissioning of new line: Targeted for December 31, 2027
Strategic Rationale:
- To meet growing demand for High Voltage/Extra High Voltage (HV/EHV) underground cables
- To expand the Company's EHV capacity
- Demand drivers include state utilities, transmission developers, renewable energy parks, and data centers
Operational Context:
- The new line will be added at the company's 130-acre integrated plant in Vadodara, Gujarat
- The facility will then operate Six CCV lines and Five Silane Lines at a single location
- The expansion adds meaningful high-voltage and extra-high-voltage capacity
Supporting Infrastructure:
- The new line will be supported by existing in-house facilities:
- Own aluminium rod mills
- In-house compounding
- NABL-accredited high-voltage test laboratories rated up to 765 kV
Management Commentary:
Mr. Kavish Shah, Vice President, stated: "Our EHV order book is growing steadily, and customers are asking for larger volumes on shorter timelines. This new CCV line strengthens our position as one of India's leading MV and EHV cable manufacturers. It will help us serve that demand from a single, integrated location."
Company Background:
Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (DICABS) has 55 years of experience in the cable industry and manufactures power cables from 1.1 kV to 400 kV, along with HTLS, AL-59, AAAC and other high-performance conductors.