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HFCL joins IIT Delhi project to build faster internet tech for 6G futureThe project aims to develop novel optical fiber technologies relevant to future 6G and quantum communication systems.By Navneet Singh  February 23, 2026, 5:42:47 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadHFCL Limited informed the exchange that it has joined a consortium for a Department of Telecommunications (DoT)-funded research project led by Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to advance hollow-core fiber (HCF) technology for next-generation communication networks.

As per the exchange fillings, the project aims to develop novel optical fiber technologies relevant to future 6G and quantum communication systems. As a consortium partner, HFCL will contribute industry expertise, manufacturing perspective and application insights to support the translational aspects of the research.

Mahendra Nahata, Managing Director, HFCL, said, “We are pleased to join this DoT-supported consortium. As the global telecom ecosystem evolves toward 6G, AI-driven infrastructure, and ultra-low-latency applications, it is important for India to build indigenous capabilities in critical optical technologies."

He added that through this consortium, they look forward to contributing industry insights on manufacturability, scalability, and realworld network requirements, ensuring that advanced research outcomes are aligned with practical deployment needs.

Hollow-core fiber is an emerging optical technology designed to reduce transmission latency and enhance signal performance compared to conventional solid-core fiber. Globally, it is being explored for high-capacity, long-haul and latency-sensitive network applications, including advanced data centers and next-generation telecom infrastructure.

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The company said that with increasing artificial intelligence workloads, hyperscale computing demand and the evolution toward 6G networks, the need for ultra-low-latency optical infrastructure is expected to grow. The DoT-supported initiative seeks to strengthen India’s indigenous capabilities in this domain. It added that the Hollow-core fiber can reduce energy consumption and latency in data communication.

Professor Deepak Jain, Principal Investigator, IIT Delhi, said, “Such structured collaboration between academia and industry is critical to accelerating innovation while ensuring alignment with national telecom priorities. We believe this initiative will contribute meaningfully to strengthening India’s long-term capabilities in advanced optical communication technologies.”

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HFCL Ltd shares was closed at ₹69.93 on February 23, down ₹1.38 or 1.94% for the day on the National Stock Exchange.Continue ReadingTags6GHFCLIIT Delhi