Sterlite Technologies to Invest $100 Million in US Manufacturing Expansion

May 08, 2026
Sterlite Technologies Ltd announced plans to invest up to $100 million in the United States to expand its manufacturing capacity for optical fiber connectivity solutions supporting AI data centers and telecom customers.

Sterlite Technologies Ltd announced in a press release that it will invest up to 100 million dollars in the United States to strengthen its manufacturing capacity for connectivity solutions. The announcement was made at the SelectUSA Investment Summit on May 6, 2026.

The investment will focus on producing terminated optical fiber cables and other high-capacity products to support AI data centers and telecom customers. The company expects the expansion to create between 400 and 500 jobs across its operations in the country.

STL has signed agreements with major US customers to supply high-speed optical connectivity and data center solutions using its proprietary Celesta 6912 Fiber. The company also recently introduced Neuralis, an expanded portfolio for AI data centers, aimed at enabling high-density connections between campuses to handle GPU-driven workloads.

According to CEO Rahul Puri, STL's control over its full value chain, from glass manufacturing to data center solutions, will help ensure scalable and reliable infrastructure for AI and digital connectivity in the United States.

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