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HTFhCeL /BSSEEC /L2td0.2 6-27 Th e Natio nal Sto ck Exch a n g e o f JIunldy i0a8 L, t2d0. 26 st th 1 Floor, New Trading Wing, Rotunda Building Exchange Plaza, 5 Floor, C – 1, Block G Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Fort Bandra – Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) SMeucmurbiatiy – C 4o0d0e0 N0o1. : 500183 SMeucmurbiatiy – C 4o0d0e0 N5o1. : HFCL corp.relations@bseindia.com cmlist@nse.co.in Subject: Press Release - HFCL Introduces the OptiQ AI™ Brand for its End-to-End Optical Connectivity Portfolio Dear Sir(s)/ Madam, Attached please find herewith the Press Release on the captioned subject being issued today. We request you to kindly take the same on your record and disseminate it on your website. Thanking you. HFCL Limited Y ours faithfully, F or (Manoj Baid) President & Company Secretary Regd. Office & Works: 8, Electronics Complex, Chambaghat, Solan-173213 (H.P.) Tel: (01792) 230644, 230645, 230647 Fax: (01792) 231902 Corporate Identity Number: L64200HP1987PLC007466 Press Release For Immediate Release HFCL Introduces the OptiQ AI™ Brand for its End-to-End Optical Connectivity Portfolio • HFCL assigns a uni�ied identity, OptiQ AI™, to its existing optical connectivity portfolio serving AI, cloud and hyperscale data centre customers. • The OptiQ AI™ portfolio is positioned to support high-bandwidth, high-density and rapid- deployment requirements of next-generation AI data centre networks. • This integrated portfolio brings together HFCL’s established data centre optical �iber cables and accessories offerings, including IBR cables, �iber cable assemblies, patch cords, pigtails, trunks, cassettes and enclosure panels. For hyperscalers, this means faster deployment cycles, reduced interoperability risks, and future- Hyderabraedad, Jyu ilnyf r0a8s,t r2u0c2tu6r:eH sFuCpLp Loirmtinitge sde (aHmFleCsLs) migration to 800G and 1.6T networks. OptiQ AI™ as the uni�ied brand , a leading global technology enterprise and innovator in identity for its integrated optical connectivity portfolio telecommunications and network infrastructure, today announced , comprising its existing range of optical �iber cables and accessories designed for AI, cloud and hyperscale data centre environments. The OptiQ AI™ brand is intended to create a sharper market-facing identity for HFCL’s established optical connectivity capabilities, which are already being offered to customers. OptiQ AI™ brings together HFCL’s proven product portfolio under a cohesive framework aligned with the evolving requirements of modern data centres, where optical connectivity has become a critical enabler of performance, scalability and operational ef�iciency. As GPU clusters scale toward 100,000-GPU deployments, traditional networking infrastructure is facing mounting pressure from exponentially increasing bandwidth demands, tighter latency thresholds, growing �iber density requirements, and the need for faster deployment cycles. HFCL’s OptiQ AI™ portfolio is High Quality, Quantum Bandwidth, Densely Quanti�ied, Quick Rollout and Q-Class Uptime positioned to address these requirements through an integrated offering built around �ive key attributes: Together, these pillars are designed to deliver the signal integrity required for high-performance AI workloads, support the transition to 800G and 1.6T network architectures, maximize �iber density within constrained data centre footprints, accelerate deployment timelines, and enhance network reliability for mission-critical environments. At the core of the portfolio are HFCL's Intermittently Bonded Ribbon (IBR) Cables Portfolio, supporting thousands of �iber counts in an ultra-compact form factor. The portfolio is further complemented by precision-engineered Fiber Pigtails, Patch Cords, High-Performance Trunks, Fiber Assemblies, and a comprehensive suite of High-Density and Ultra-High-Density Cassettes and Enclosure Panels, creating an integrated optical ecosystem purpose-built for AI, cloud, and hyperscale environments. Together, these offerings can help reduce deployment complexity, support high �iber density, mitigate interoperability challenges and enhance accountability across large-scale AI and hyperscale data centre deployments. C"Oopmtimcaeln ctoinngn eocnt itvhitey p hoarst fmoloiove idd efrnotmity b, Meinagh ean sdurpap Noarthiantga l, aMyearn aogf idnagt aD icreencttroer ,i nHfFraCsLt,r suacitdu:r e to becoming one of the de�ining foundations of the AI era. As AI clusters scale and bandwidth requirements rise sharply, customers need reliable, high-density and deployment-ready optical connectivity solutions. With OptiQ AI™, we are giving a uni�ied identity to HFCL’s established optical portfolio, re�lecting the engineering depth, manufacturing strength and customer focus that we have built over the years to serve demanding AI, cloud and hyperscale environments.” “Industry reports project the AI optical market will grow from USD 14 billion today to USD 73 billion by 2030 driven by increasing investments in AI data centres, high-performance computing He further stated that infrastructure and hyperscale cloud networks. What is clear to anyone watching this industry closely is that the supply chain for this infrastructure remains heavily concentrated in very few geographies. HFCL believes that India has a meaningful opportunity to participate in this global shift by offering competitively manufactured, high-quality optical connectivity solutions from a resilient and agile supply chain. As hyperscalers accelerate investments in next-generation data centres, demand for high-density optical connectivity solutions is expected to rise sharply. Backed by solid order pipelines, deep engineering capital, and a proven history of deploying large-scale optical technology across more than 60 countries, HFCL’s localised manufacturing model provides structural cost ef�iciency and an agile supply chain.” About HFCL HFCL is a leading technology enterprise with operations in high end Telecom and Defence Equipment, Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cables and also creating digital networks for Telcos, Enterprises and Defence Forces. Over the years, HFCL has emerged as a trusted partner offering sustainable high-tech solutions with a commitment to providing the latest technological products to its customers. Our strong R&D expertise coupled with our global system integration services and decades of experience in Fiber optics enable us to deliver innovative digital network solutions required for the most advanced networks. The Company’s in-house R&D Centers located at Gurgaon, Bengaluru and Hyderabad along with invested R&D houses and other R&D collaborators at different locations in India and abroad, innovate a futuristic range of technology products and solutions. HFCL has developed capabilities to provide premium quality Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cables, state-of-the-art Telecom Products including IP-MPLS Routers, Backhaul Radios, Wi-Fi Systems and Defence products viz. Thermal Weapon Sights, Electronic Fuzes, High- Capacity Radio Relay and Surveillance Radars of different types. HFCL operates advanced manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad, Goa, Chennai (through its subsidiary HTL Ltd.) and Hosur for defence equipment. HFCL is a partner of choice for its customers across India, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and USA. HFCL’s commitment to quality and environmental sustainability inspires it to innovate solutions for the ever-evolving customer needs. HVFisCiLt wLiwmwit.hefdc l.com for more information. Kommune PR Manoj Baid | Amit Agarwal | Alok Chander Ruby Sinha | Saurabh Gupta | Saurav Email:manoj.baid@hfcl.com, amit.agarwal@hfcl.com, Email: hfcl@kommune.in alok@hfcl.com Contact: +91 11 35209400 Contact: +91 98180 75578, +91 96542 44050