Stating India’s shift from ‘cost-effective’ to ‘value-engineered’ transmission solutions, Mr. Devesh Goel, Director & Chief Executive Officer, Laser Power & Infra Limited, highlights that the company, through a technology partnership with US based TS Conductor Corp, is the first in India to manufacture AECC conductors. This collaboration enables the local production of advanced, high-capacity conductors, significantly reducing import dependence and shortening lead times. The company offers energy-efficient transmission conductors that are lighter, stronger, and capable of carrying more power than conventional conductors.
Wire & Cable India: What will you showcase at WIRE Düsseldorf to highlight India’s technological capabilities and manufacturing excellence to a global audience?
Devesh Goel: At WIRE Düsseldorf, we are showcasing a shift from traditional volume-based manufacturing to high-tech, high-efficiency solutions. Our exhibit focuses on the next generation of Transmission and Distribution (T&D): Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core (AECC) / High-temperature low sag (HTLS) conductors. By presenting these alongside our AL-59 All Alloy Aluminum Conductor (AL-59) and Aluminium Conductor Steel Support (ACSS) variants, we are demonstrating that India can now deliver conductors with 2-3 times the capacity of ACSR with half the line losses, while maintaining low thermal sag and compatibility with traditional installation methods, making them a cost-effective solution for grid modernization.
We are also highlighting our Medium Voltage Covered Conductors (MVCC), which address the global need for safer conductors which prevent accidental contacts with other conductors or grounded parts and are suitable for medium-voltage applications between 6.6KV to 33KV and enable us to establish a PAN India presence by enhancing distribution efficiency and expanding our operational capabilities across diverse terrains and climates.
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WCI: International trade fairs play a crucial role in shaping industry collaborations. How do platforms like WIRE Düsseldorf help Indian manufacturers connect with global markets and customers?
DG: Düsseldorf is the “Olympics” of the wire industry. For an Indian manufacturer like Laser Power & Infra, it provides a stage to engage with utilities and EPC majors from Europe, the Americas, and Africa simultaneously. These interactions often fast-track the vendor pre-qualification process and help us understand region-specific compliance standards like IEC and IEEE in real-time.
WCI: From your participation at WIRE Düsseldorf, what key global market insights are you hoping to gain and bring back to strengthen India’s wire and cable manufacturing ecosystem?
DG: We are looking closely at two things: advanced material science and circular economy trends. Specifically, we want to understand how global leaders are integrating recycled aluminum and low-carbon polymers into their supply chains. Bringing these insights back helps us align our R&D with global sustainability benchmarks, ensuring that the Indian manufacturing ecosystem remains export-competitive.
WCI: Over the years, how have you seen India’s representation evolve at international trade fairs, and how do you contribute to strengthening India’s image as a global engineering hub?
DG: Indian representation has moved from simple wire rods to complex, engineered products. We contribute to this by shifting the narrative from “cost-effective” to “value-engineered.” By being the first in India to manufacture AECC conductors under a technology partnership with the US, we prove that India is a viable hub for high-end technology absorption and local value addition, capable of serving the world’s most demanding power grids.
India is a viable hub for high-end technology absorption and local value addition, capable of serving the world’s most demanding power grids.
WCI: What core Indian manufacturing strengths differentiate you on the global stage? For what turnkey solutions is the world looking at India?
DG: One of our differentiators is backward integration. Our speciality products division supports backward integration through the in-house production of aluminium rods, aluminium alloy rods, and PVC / XLPE compounds used in cable insulation and manufacture of speciality cables.
In our forward integration strategy, in the year 2015, we strategically expanded our business by entering the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) segment in the power distribution sector, focusing on rural electrification projects, power distribution infrastructure development, and installation of substations, among other turnkey solutions.
Our EPC segment focuses on delivering turnkey solutions for rural and urban electrification, distribution, and power infrastructure development. The world is looking to India for turnkey solutions, specifically reconductoring projects where utilities need to increase capacity on existing towers without massive civil work. Our High-temperature low sag (HTLS) / Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core (AECC) conductor products can be a suitable solution for this bottleneck.
WCI: Technology partnerships and acquisitions are critical today. How are Indo-global collaborations helping reinforce India’s engineering leadership?
DG: We are a licensed stranding partner of TS Conductor Corp (“TS Conductor”), a U.S.-based company renowned for its transmission technology. The strategic partnership combines TS’s linemen-friendly design, easy workability, field compatibility, and proprietary pre-tensioned carbon fibre composite core technology with our proven capabilities in precision manufacturing and large-scale production.
Through this partnership, we are able to locally manufacture advanced, high-capacity conductors in India, significantly reducing import dependency and production lead times. This collaboration will allow us to offer energy-efficient transmission conductors that are lighter, stronger, and capable of carrying more power than conventional ACSR or CFCC conductors. Their engineered durability, with aluminium encapsulated sealed environmental protection to the core, safety and longevity by design make them ideal for utilities seeking to upgrade transmission lines without costly infrastructure overhauls.
WCI: Which international regions do you see as strategic growth markets, and how is India positioned as your global manufacturing base to support these expansions?
DG: We see significant growth in North America, Europe since both have shown consistent and substantial increases in power sector investment, underlining their commitment to grid modernization, renewable energy integration and energy transition policies. Eastern India offers notable advantages for wire, cable, and conductor manufacturers due to logistics infrastructure (well-connected through ports and rail), proximity to raw material resources, and supportive policies, making it an attractive manufacturing base. Our manufacturing units are strategically located near key ports in Kolkata and Haldia, providing logistical advantages for both domestic and international markets.
WCI: How are cost pressures across raw materials, energy, or logistics being managed without compromising product reliability or compliance?
DG: We manage cost pressures through operational discipline and scale. Our three integrated units allow us to optimize raw material usage and hedge against volatility in the LME (London Metal Exchange).
WCI: How are sustainability expectations from customers or regulators translating into changes in product design, manufacturing practices, or material choices?
DG: Sustainability is no longer optional. Our eco conductors are designed to optimize transmission performance while supporting energy efficiency and sustainability. Featuring trapezoidal wire construction, they offer higher compactness and lower resistance, leading to significantly reduced transmission losses.
