The Industry Of Power Cables In India

Power cables in India are extensively used by civilization as per the convenience. Many people mistakenly name electrical cables as electrical wires. However, the terms are different- wire is a single conductor of power electricity and cable carries multiple conductors within a casing. Manufacturers of power cables and wires offer different types and designs for power cables for industrial purposes. They also deliver single conductor power cables on request of the customers. In this article, we will discuss about different categories and uses of Power cables in India.  

The Classification of Power Cables:

Non-Metallic (NM) Cables- These power cables are ideal for dry locations and are generally installed inside the walls. Non-metallic power cables have three wires- hot wire, grounding wire and a neutral wire.

Multi conductor Cables- These are widely accepted Power cables in India. MC cables are ideal for domestic appliances and are easy to use. These cables are generally used for domestic purposes due to safest and easiest installation process.

The entire world of Power cables in India is ideally categorized into organized and unorganized manufacturers and exporters. As holding major share of clients from power and telecommunication industries, power cable industry is experiencing 25-30% growth every year.

PTFE cables' demand is rising in India

Industries are still making PVC as their first choice for low voltage and communication applications. However, due to less prevention against high heat and temperature, they are now inclining towards PTFE or Teflon based cables. These cables possess high heat resistant feature and are light in weight.

Major challenges faced by consumers

Due to vast range of power cables offered by manufacturers in India, consumers often get confused while selecting an electrical cable for their location. The industry of Power cables in India has organized and unorganized suppliers and thus, both exhibit significant variations between product quality and capacity. Customers are confused and can't judge the reliability of a supplier in the market.