Growth in Indian Wire and Cable Industry- The Way Forward
India’s cable industry continues to expand at a healthy pace, supported by multi-year investments in power transmission & distribution, rail/metro projects, housing & urban development, renewables and industrial capex. The industry’s demand is broad-based consisting of utility upgrades (smart grids, underground cabling), highway electrification, rooftop/utility-scale solar, data centres and 5G/FT Tx, all of which are contributing to steady order books.
The structural drivers such as urbanization, Make-in-India, PLI schemes, energy transition and digital connectivity—are multi-year in nature. We therefore view the current upcycle as sustainable rather than cyclical, with increasing premiumization toward higher-spec cables. As specifications tighten (safety, flame properties, emissions, recyclability), compound innovation is becoming a key bottleneck, and opportunity for the industry.
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Primary Drivers of Wire and Cable Industry Expansion
Some of the primary drivers are: power & renewables that include grid modernization, undergrounding wires and cables in cities, solar/wind additions, growth in MV/HV and specialty cables; telecom & data that include 5G rollout, fiberization of towers, FT Tx, and hyperscale/data-centre buildouts driving optical fibre, LAN and specialty data cable demand.
Construction & real estate that include affordable and mid-income housing, commercial complexes, hospitals and airports; and higher adoption of FRLS/LSZH; railways & metro that include network expansion, station modernization, and rolling-stock upgrades needing fire-safe, low-smoke, halogen-free compounds; and EV ecosystem that include charging infrastructure and e-mobility harnessing are emerging high-growth niches.
Major Trends in Terms of Technology, Product Mix, and Supply Chain
The cable and wire industry is witnessing several key trends. A rapid shift toward safety and compliance is driving the transition from standard PVC to FR, FRLS, and LSZH/HFFR compounds that meet stricter flame, smoke, and halogen standards. At the same time, durability and performance requirements are pushing adoption of UV, ozone, rodent, oil, and chemical-resistant compounds with higher temperature ratings, abrasion resistance, and weatherability—particularly for rail, solar, and industrial applications. Sustainability has gained increased focus, with manufacturers emphasizing recyclability, RoHS/REACH compliance, VOC control, lower-smoke formulations, and circular material use. Companies are also strengthening localization and reliability by reducing dependence on imports, shortening supply chains, and ensuring vendor qualification, batch-to-batch consistency, and traceability. Finally, digital QA/QC practices such as SPC (statistical process control) and digital certificates of analysis are being increasingly adopted to minimize field failures and enhance quality assurance.
Impact of New Entrants in the Industry
The new entrants are expanding capacity in both cables and compounding, intensifying price competition. This has, however, accelerated product differentiation—customers now value proven formulations, technical support, and application engineering over just price. We see faster adoption cycles for advanced compounds and a stronger push toward certifications, reliability, and service levels.
Significant Expansions, Investments, and Capacity Enhancements
We have achieved healthy double-digit growth backed by higher adoption of our FR/FRLS and LSZH/HFFR grades across building wires, rail and industrial segments. We have also introduced new solar PV cable compounds and EV-charging cable formulations, alongside improved masterbatches for color/UV stability. Apart from that, we have strengthened our application support with faster development cycles, joint trials with customers, and enhanced process-window guidance to reduce scrap and improve cable surface finish. We have expanded our customer base in Western and Northern India and improved on-time delivery metrics through planning and inventory optimization.
Our capacity augmentation is underway via an additional compounding line and downstream finishing to increase output and reduce lead times. We have investments in mixing, filtration, and automated material handling to enhance homogeneity and gel control. We have been upgrading lab capabilities for flame/smoke testing and accelerated weathering to support faster validations. We are strengthening our supplier partnerships for consistent, audited raw-material quality and shorter replenishment cycles.
Future Readiness to Compete in Evolving Market
We have several innovations in the pipeline. We have laid out a structured roadmap for FRLS/LSZH, oil-resistant, UV-resistant and rail-grade compounds; iterative improvements based on field feedback. We have also ensured quality systems with robust incoming QC, in-process controls, and batch traceability; digital coats to support customer audits.
We also have a service model with quick-turn sampling, on-line troubleshooting and processing guidelines to shorten customers’ time-to-market. Further, we implement an ESG mindset with material efficiency, waste reduction and compliance-driven formulations as default, and not options.
B2B Exhibitions Fueling Industry Growth
B2B exhibitions like Cable & Wire Fair create a focused platform for end-to-end ecosystem interaction—compounders, cable makers, machinery, testing and raw-material suppliers—accelerating qualification and collaboration. We present live demonstrations and technical sessions to convert abstract specs into practical solutions, shortening development cycles. The exhibitions also open export opportunities by connecting Indian manufacturers with overseas buyers and standards bodies.
Past Participation Experience in Cable & Wire Fair
Our past participation has provided us tangible gains in visibility among decision-makers, faster technical evaluations, and multiple pilot projects initiated on the show floor. It provides access to a concentrated audience enabling comparative benchmarking and immediate feedback on new grades. Several of our ongoing partnerships trace back to conversations that began at Cable & Wire Fair.
Expectations from Cable & Wire Fair 2025
In the Cable & Wire Fair 2025, we will showcase our latest FR/FRLS and LSZH/HFFR compounds for building wires, rail, data, and solar PV cables; specialized UV/rodent-resistant grades; and color/functional masterbatches. It will provide proof & data with detailed datasheets, processing windows, and live demos of surface finish improvements and gel-count control.
For problem-solving, we will provide one-to-one technical consultations, failure-analysis discussions, and trial scheduling. For partnerships, we welcome OEMs, EPCs and cable manufacturers to explore co-development and long-term supply programs.
Visit Stand: Hall 5/F2 at Cable & Wire Fair 2025, New Delhi
