In an exclusive interaction with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Vimal Sanghvi, Director, Ratanakar Wire Private Limited shares that India is strengthening its wire manufacturing ecosystem by demonstrating consistency, compliance, and engineering reliability on the global stage. Ratanakar Wire is focusing on process optimization, energy efficiency, and strong supplier partnerships to advance its stainless steel wire manufacturing capabilities, ensuring precision, consistency, and full traceability.
Wire & Cable India: What will you showcase at WIRE Düsseldorf to highlight India’s technological capabilities and manufacturing excellence to a global audience?
Vimal Sanghvi: At WIRE Düsseldorf, Ratanakar Wire Private Limited will showcase its advanced stainless steel wire manufacturing capabilities, focusing on precision, consistency, and full traceability. We aim to highlight India’s ability to deliver globally competitive quality with reliable scale.
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?
VS: WIRE Düsseldorf enables direct engagement with global customers and OEMs, helping Indian manufacturers showcase capabilities, understand market expectations, and build long-term partnerships based on quality and trust.
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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?
VS: We seek insights into evolving customer requirements, tighter tolerances, sustainability expectations, and European compliance standards, which will help strengthen India’s wire manufacturing ecosystem.
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?
VS: India has moved from being seen as a low-cost source to a value-driven, technology-capable manufacturing hub. We contribute by demonstrating consistency, compliance, and engineering reliability on the global stage.
WCI: What core Indian manufacturing strengths differentiate you on the global stage? For what turnkey solutions is the world looking at India?
VS: India’s strengths lie in engineering adaptability, skilled manpower, and scalable manufacturing. Globally, customers look to India for turnkey solutions combining quality, customization, and cost efficiency.
India’s strengths lie in engineering adaptability, skilled manpower, and scalable manufacturing. Globally, customers look to India for turnkey solutions combining quality, customization, and cost efficiency.
WCI: Technology partnerships and acquisitions are critical today. How are Indo-global collaborations helping reinforce India’s engineering leadership?
VS: Indo-global collaborations accelerate technology adoption and best practices, helping Indian manufacturers align with global standards and reinforce engineering leadership.
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?
VS: Europe, the Middle East, and North America are strategic markets. India serves as our global manufacturing base due to its strong supply chain, skilled workforce, and improving infrastructure.
WCI: How are cost pressures across raw materials, energy, or logistics being managed without compromising product reliability or compliance?
VS: We focus on process optimization, energy efficiency, and strong supplier partnerships while maintaining strict quality control and compliance standards.
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WCI: How are sustainability expectations from customers or regulators translating into changes in product design, manufacturing practices, or material choices?
VS: Sustainability is driving improvements in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing. We view it as a long-term business commitment rather than just compliance.
