wirecable, Author at Wire & Cable India
July 15, 2025

Wire & Cable India

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Heat Tested: Indian Cable Makers Are Raising the Fire Bar

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As India modernizes its infrastructure, fire safety in cables is becoming a key priority driven by new regulations and growing fire risks. This story explores how manufacturers and compounders are shifting to halogen-free and recyclable materials while balancing cost, compliance, and environmental demands to build a safer future. Fire safety......
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KEI Industries Drives Infra-Growth With Halogen Free, Flame Retardant ‘Viksit Wires’

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KEI Industries has collaborated with domestic and international compound developers to source advanced materials such as halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) and cross-linkable low smoke zero halogen (XL-LSZH) compounds, marking a strategic shift from traditional PVC compounds, and catering to premium and infrastructure-centric wire and cable segments. In an exclusive interview......
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RR Kabel Leaps Ahead With LSZH and Sustainable Cable Solutions

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RR Kabel is steadily transitioning to Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) materials across its cable manufacturing operations. Partnering with domestic and international suppliers, RR Kabel is formulating advanced compounds that meet stringent international safety standards. In an exclusive interview with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Promoter & President......
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From Codes to Compliance: India Needs Stricter Fire Safety Regulations

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In 2024, India witnessed a sharp rise in fire-related emergencies, with the Delhi Fire Service reporting 37% increase in fire-related calls as compared to previous years. A series of tragic incidents, including fires at a gaming zone in Rajkot, a firecracker factory in Harda, and a newborn baby care hospital......
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Cables That Conquer: APAR’s Innovation Story in Extreme Durability

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In the wake of the recent updates to BIS IS 7098 fire-resistance parameters, the wire and cable industry faces heightened challenges, including a significant rise in compliance testing costs. As safety standards evolve to meet the demands of increasingly complex infrastructure and extreme operating conditions, APAR Industries Limited emerged as......
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Havells India Firms Fire Safety With Upgraded Compounding System

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Since the 2022 regulation updates, Havells India has aligned its compound sourcing with both Indian and international fire-resistance standards. There’s a shift from traditional PVC to advanced LSZH and HFFR compounds, prompting Havells to partner with multiple domestic and global specialized suppliers. The company upgraded its compounding and extrusion systems......
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Laser Power and Infra Levels Up Fire Safety with FRLSH Cables And Compound Supplier Collaborations

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Laser Power & Infra Private Limited is advancing its cable manufacturing strategy through advanced material choices and closer collaboration with compound suppliers. In this exclusive interaction with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Praveen Paul, Vice President, Laser Power & Infra Private Limited, outlines how the company is transitioning from PVC......
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Vedanta Aluminium’s Green Push with Restora And Fully Green Facility In Odisha

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In an exclusive interview with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Vedanta Aluminium’s newly appointed CEO, talks about the key focus areas of the company– operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation. At the heart is the green vision Restora, India’s first low-carbon aluminium brand, produced using renewable energy and aimed......
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Group Nirmal Set to Double its Aluminium Capacity and Expand Product Portfolio at Khurda Plant

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Group Nirmal is set to double the production capacity of its recently acquired 60,000 TPA aluminium rod and aluminium conductor facility in Khurda, Orissa by installing a state-of-the-art mill as part of its strategic expansion. Additionally, it plans to expand its conductor portfolio to include ACAR, AACSR, and ACSS types;......
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Ddev’s WTR XLPE Caters to Safe Power Distribution in Humid Environments

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Ddev Group, a supplier of insulation compounds to the cable industry continues to provide advanced solutions to the modern infrastructure requirements of the country. To provide safe power distribution, its specially designed Water Tree Retardant (WTR) XLPE compound makes insulation material sturdy in humid environments, like in Mumbai. With the......
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