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OFC Cable Price per Meter in India: 4 Core to 48 Core

Indicative 2026 procurement prices for optical fibre cable by core count, the specification differences behind widely varying quotations, and why the cable itself is a modest share of an underground fibre budget.

By Capt. Manas Verma, Director – Sales, Mezux Touch Pvt. Ltd. · Updated 28 October 2026 · 4 min read

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How it works · Spec, compare, survey, lay

STEP 1Spec fixed
STEP 2Quotes compared
STEP 3Route surveyed
STEP 4Cable laid

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Quick answer

In October 2026, listed OFC cable prices in India began at approximately ₹5–9 per meter for 2 and 4 core unarmoured cable, ₹6–25 per meter for 6 core and ₹8–18 for most 12 core cable, rising to roughly ₹33–49 for 24 core armoured and ₹78–89 for 48 core. Brand, armouring and procurement volume influence the price most, while installation typically costs considerably more than the cable.

Key points

Price per meter rises with fibre count, armour and brand; drum lengths cost less per meter than cut pieces.
Armoured cable suits direct burial; unarmoured cable is blown into HDPE ducts.
Survey, ducting, trenching or HDD, blowing and splicing usually cost more than the cable.

Updated: 28 October 2026

OFC duct route with chambers, checked against road and drain crossings — Most city OFC runs inside an HDPE duct between chambers.

Bar chart showing the GPR survey rate per metre falling with order length — Survey cost per metre falls on long routes.

GPR survey cart scanning a road verge before OFC laying — A route survey before laying avoids cutting other services.

HDD bore path under a road crossing, below existing lines, between entry and exit pits — Road crossings are usually drilled, not cut open.

OFC cable price per meter in India (2026)

The ranges below summarise listings on Indian B2B marketplaces in October 2026, excluding GST. Actual quotations depend on manufacturer, quantity and specification, so treat them as budgetary estimates rather than purchase prices.

Core count	Typical listed price per meter	Common use
2 core / 4 core (unarmoured)	₹5–9	FTTH drop, short links
6 core	₹6–25	Access links, campuses
12 core	₹8–18 (most listings)	Distribution, towers
24 core (armoured)	₹33–49	Feeder and backbone
48 core	₹78–89	Backbone, railway, NLD

Several branded, short-length or patch-grade listings exceeded ₹100 per meter, which illustrates why the complete specification matters when comparing a 4 core OFC cable price or a 6 core quotation.

What changes the price of OFC cable?

Fibre count. Additional fibres require more loose tubes and a larger cable construction.
Armour. Corrugated steel tape or wire armour adds cost but protects direct-buried cable from rodents and crushing.
Single mode or multimode. Single mode G.652.D is standard for telecom; multimode suits short links inside buildings.
Brand and approvals. Operator- or RDSO-approved cable for railway work costs more than generic cable.
Drum length. Full drums of 1–4 km are cheaper per meter than cut lengths.

Our OFC full form and cable types guide explains each construction in detail.

Why the cable is the cheap part of a fibre route

On an underground route, the cable usually represents a modest share of total expenditure. The remainder covers the route survey, right-of-way permission, HDPE duct, trenching or HDD crossings, cable blowing, splicing, testing and restoration. A cut existing cable on the way can cost more than the whole drum; see our guide to HDPE duct and OFC cable types.

Before laying, a GPR route survey shows the cables and pipes already in the verge, so the alignment can move while it is still cheap to do so. Our standard survey rate is ₹24 per meter, GST extra, with a 4 km minimum, on the GPR survey price list.

How to compare OFC cable quotes

Match fibre count, fibre type (G.652.D), armour and outer diameter on every quote.
Ask for the price per meter on full drums and the drum length.
Check test reports and the attenuation figure per km.
Confirm GST, freight and delivery time.
Budget separately for laying, blowing and splicing.

Mezux lays and blows OFC through its OFC works team and surveys the route first with its own GPR fleet.

Sources

IndiaMART – fibre optic cable listings with per-meter prices (checked October 2026)
IndiaMART – armoured fibre optic cable listings, Delhi (checked October 2026)
Mezux Touch OFC works experience and published survey rate card (October 2026).

About the author

Capt. Manas Verma, Director – Sales, Mezux Touch Pvt. Ltd. He works at two very different altitudes. Above the clouds he is a Boeing 737 type-rated pilot with 500 hours in his logbook; on the ground he is the person contractors, network owners and builders call when they need to know what lies under a road before anyone digs it up. Flying taught him to trust a checklist over a guess, and that is the rule behind every survey he quotes: notice, scan, mark, then dig. Mezux Touch, based in Faridabad, has carried out GPR surveys and trenchless HDD works across India since 2003 with its own equipment and field teams. If he is not at 35,000 feet, he is probably talking about what sits two metres below your site.

STEP 1

Fix the spec

Decide fibre count, single mode type and armour for the route.

STEP 2

Compare quotes

Compare price per meter on full drums, with test reports.

STEP 3

Survey the route

Scan the alignment with GPR before duct or bore work.

STEP 4

Lay and blow

Lay the duct by trench or HDD, then blow the cable in.

STEP 5

Splice and test

Splice at chambers and test loss before handover.

Questions about OFC cable price

What is the 4 core OFC cable price per meter?

In October 2026, 4 core unarmoured OFC was listed at roughly ₹5–9 per meter on Indian B2B marketplaces, before GST. Armoured and branded cable costs more.

What is the 6 core OFC cable price in India?

Most 6 core listings were between about ₹6 and ₹25 per meter, depending on armour and brand, with some branded short lengths much higher.

Is armoured OFC cable worth the extra cost?

For direct burial or rodent-prone routes, yes. Inside HDPE ducts, unarmoured cable is usually enough and easier to blow.

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