Key facts
- 4 production clusters mapped, in Andhra Pradesh; Telangana; Karnataka; MP, Gujarat; Karnataka; Telangana; Maharashtra, Gujarat (~45-47% of module capacity); Rajasthan; Tamil Nadu; Telangana; Karnataka, Uttarakhand; Dadra & Nagar Haveli; Gujarat; Maharashtra; Rajasthan.
- Market guides for 25 countries, each with destination requirements and transit times.
- Certifications available from the supply base: ISO 9001, CE marking, UKCA marking, UL listing, BIS certification and more.
- Typical minimum order: Per project BOQ; a few km per size for standard items (typical).
Product overview
India's cable industry runs from large listed manufacturers to mid-size plants, with clusters in Haridwar-Roorkee, Silvassa/Dadra, Halol-Vadodara, Bhiwadi and Pune (from our research). Several Indian cable makers now export significant volumes, particularly to the Middle East, Africa, Australia and the US. A segment export figure was not available.
Products include 0.6/1 kV PVC- and XLPE-insulated power cables (unarmoured and SWA/AWA), 450/750 V building wires, flexible cords, control and instrumentation cables, solar DC cables (EN 50618 / IEC 62930), and fire-performance FR-LSH/LSZH cables.
Market access depends on third-party approvals (BASEC, UL, SASO, KEMA/TÜV type tests), plus construction-product classification for cables in EU buildings.
HS note: Conductors fitted with connectors ≤ 1,000 V are 8544.42; > 1,000 V cables 8544.60; winding wire 8544.11; optical fibre cables 8544.70.
Specifications
| Voltage | 300/500 V, 450/750 V, 0.6/1 kV; MV on request (typical) |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Copper or aluminium, class 1/2/5 per IEC 60228 (typical) |
| Insulation | PVC, XLPE, LSZH, EPR (typical) |
| Standards | IEC 60502-1, IEC 60227/60245, BS 6724/7211, EN 50618, UL 44/83 (typical) |
| Armour | Steel wire (SWA), aluminium wire (AWA), steel tape (typical) |
| Fire performance | Flame retardant (IEC 60332), low smoke (IEC 61034), halogen-free (IEC 60754) (typical) |
Typical commercial values. Final specifications are fixed per contract and verified by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Grades & variants
LV power cables
PVC/XLPE, armoured or unarmoured.
Building wires and flexibles
Single-core and flexible cords.
Control and instrumentation
Screened multi-pair cables.
Solar DC
Tinned-copper, XLPO-insulated PV cables.
Fire-performance
LSZH, fire-resistant cables.
Packaging, MOQ & container loading
| Packing | Sizes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drums | Wooden (ISPM-15) or steel drums for power cables | — |
| Coils | 100 m coils in shrink-wrap or boxes for building wire | — |
Container load (estimate): 20' GP ~10-18 MT on drums · 40' HC ~18-24 MT. Drum sizes decide the load; heavy drums may need flat-racks
Customisation: Custom constructions, sheath colours, printing/marking, drum lengths
Where we source in India
Producing regions and manufacturing clusters our supplier network draws from.
Uttarakhand
Haridwar
SIDCUL Haridwar-Roorkee
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Silvassa
Gujarat
Panchmahal, Vadodara
Halol
Rajasthan
Alwar
Bhiwadi
Market requirements by region
European Union
Cables for permanent installation in buildings need CE marking under the Construction Products Regulation (Euroclass fire rating, notified-body involvement for higher classes) plus LVD/RoHS (ASSUMPTION on details). India lost EU GSP preferences for 2026-2028 (Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/1909), so MFN duty applies; the EU-India FTA concluded on 27 Jan 2026 is not yet in force.
United States & Canada
US market needs UL listing (e.g. UL 44/83/4703 for PV wire). Copper conductor cables may be affected by Section 232 copper derivative rules - check HTS. US duty on Indian goods as of 22 Oct 2026 (per our compliance research, secondary legal analysis): MFN rate plus a 10% Section 301 tariff in force since 24 Jul 2026; Section 232 goods (steel, aluminium, copper, autos/parts) pay the 232 rate instead. Re-verify before quoting landed cost.
Gulf (GCC)
Saudi Arabia: regulated products need a SASO Product Certificate of Conformity plus a per-shipment Shipment Certificate issued through SABER; goods without the SCoC are refused. Cables are a regulated product in Saudi Arabia; UAE projects often ask for third-party approvals.
Africa
Kenya: most regulated goods need a PVoC Certificate of Conformity from a KEBS-appointed inspection agency before shipment. Nigeria: regulated goods need a SONCAP Product Certificate and per-shipment SONCAP Certificate (needed to process Form M).
Australia & New Zealand
Australia requires compliance with AS/NZS cable standards and the electrical safety scheme (RCM/EESS); India-Australia ECTA (in force 29 Dec 2022) gives zero duty on most tariff lines with a preferential certificate of origin.
General guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker or the regulator.
Quality control
- • Routine tests per IEC (conductor resistance, HV test)
- • Type-test reports from accredited labs (KEMA, TÜV, CPRI, BASEC)
- • Third-party inspection on request
Certifications available
- • ISO 9001
- • CE marking
- • UKCA marking
- • UL listing
- • BIS certification
- • RoHS compliance
- • SASO / SABER conformity
Held by the producing supplier for the specific lot; copies shared with the quote.
Shipping documents
- • Commercial invoice
- • Packing list
- • Bill of lading / airway bill
- • Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- • Routine test certificates
- • Type-test reports
- • SABER certificate (Saudi Arabia)
- • CE DoC / CPR Declaration of Performance (EU)
- • ISPM-15 certificate for drums
Export markets
- Electrical Cables & Wires exporter to France
- Electrical Cables & Wires exporter to Australia
- Electrical Cables & Wires exporter to Oman
- Electrical Cables & Wires exporter to New Zealand
- Electrical Cables & Wires exporter to Tanzania
- Electrical Cables & Wires exporter to United Arab Emirates
- Electrical Cables & Wires exporter to South Africa
Frequently asked questions
PVC or XLPE insulation?
XLPE has a higher operating temperature (90 °C vs 70 °C) and better electrical properties, so it carries more current for the same size.
Do you supply LSZH cables?
Yes. Low-smoke, zero-halogen cables for tunnels, hospitals and public buildings.
What approvals are available?
Depending on the plant: BASEC, UL, SASO, KEMA/TÜV type tests, and CE/UKCA declarations.
How are cables packed?
Power cables on ISPM-15 wooden drums; building wire in 100 m coils.
Do copper prices affect quotes?
Yes. Cable prices usually follow LME copper/aluminium, and quotes are valid for short periods or include metal-price adjustment clauses.
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