As India’s infrastructure boom fuels unprecedented demand in the wire and cable sector, technology leaders like Royle Systems Group are stepping up to meet the challenge. In this exclusive interview with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Reji Koshy Daniel, Executive Director, Royle Extrusion Systems Private Limited – wholly owned subsidiary of Royle Systems Group (USA), shares insights on market trends, technological shifts, and the growing significance of B2B platforms like Cable & Wire Fair 2025. From navigating global exports to embracing Industry 5.0, he outlines how Royle Systems is gearing up to lead in a rapidly evolving and competitive landscape.

Wire & Cable India: How is the Indian wire and cable industry currently growing? What’s fuelling the demand, and can this last?

Reji Koshy Daniel: The wire and cable industry is currently at a phenomenal pace of growth. India is now the most populous nation in the world. The population growth has necessitated the infrastructure growth that is driving the domestic demand. Indian GDP consists of approximately 75% domestic and 25% exports, and that is indeed a healthy ratio to pursue growth in both markets.

The Indian manufacturing sector is also matured and seasoned to take on the global challenges, setting higher standards of quality and functionality. For instance, Royle Systems Group’s manufacturing facility in India, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royle USA, is a seasoned base, since 1992, for the group’s global customers. During the current year too, Royle India has exported machines to the USA, Mexico, Southeast Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and other parts of the globe.

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WCI: What major shifts or trends are you observing in terms of technology, product mix, or supply chains?

RKD: We see more emphasis on Industry 5.0, and cables for environmentally advantageous projects – such as cables for solar projects etc. We also find active discussions on insulating compounds with less effect on the environment. Newer applications of some of the legacy technologies (like rubber CV lines) are among other trends. The infrastructure growth in India is also paving way for high demands for MV and HV segments that are also increasing. At Royle Systems Group, with technologies for a wide spectrum of extrusion lines, we find enquiries and demands growing comprehensively in several segments.

WCI: How is the entry of new players impacting the competitive landscape and innovation within the industry?

RKD: New players are bringing new perspectives and newer dimensions of thinking. However, the intricacies of cable extrusion technologies can be handled only with a high technology legacy and back up. Royle Systems Group, as pioneers in extrusion technologies, Continuous Catenary Vulcanisation (CCV) lines and several other technology innovations, we find the current landscape quite exciting to work in.

WCI: How is your firm getting ready to lead in a market that is quickly changing and very competitive?

RKD: Royle Systems Group is an experienced technology leader that has seen and addressed challenges of several transitions from Industry 2.0 to Industry 5.0. Royle designs will definitely address the challenges of the future.

WCI: How do you think B2B exhibitions such as Cable & Wire Fair help industry growth?

RKD: Exhibitions like Cable & Wire Fair have been useful for us to see the macro level challenges of the industry and also directly connect to the customers. As the fair is expected to bring different stakeholders together, we look forward to more dynamic synergies among the stakeholders.

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WCI: How has your past participation in Cable & Wire Fair benefited your business and what are your expectations from Cable & Wire Fair 2025? What can visitors look forward to at your booth this year?

RKD: Yes, of course. Previously, Cable & Wire Fair has benefited our business and we look forward to connecting with more customers as well as deeper synergies among different stakeholders.

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