India’s electric vehicle revolution faces a fundamental challenge: matching vehicle adoption with charging infrastructure that’s efficient, durable, and scalable. Whilst automotive manufacturers race to launch new electric models and consumers increasingly embrace zero-emission mobility, the charging ecosystem struggles to keep pace. Polycab India, the country’s largest manufacturer of wires and cables, is positioning itself to bridge this critical gap. At Auto EV Bharat India 2025, the company unveiled an expanded portfolio of EV charging solutions and automotive power products designed to support India’s rapid transition towards intelligent, eco-friendly vehicles. With AC and DC charging systems, charging guns, automotive cables, and wiring harnesses engineered to global standards, Polycab is leveraging its seven-decade expertise in electrical engineering to address one of India’s most pressing infrastructure challenges. The launch represents more than product expansion—it signals established industrial players recognising electric mobility as core business opportunity rather than peripheral experimentation.
Engineering Solutions for Diverse Charging Requirements
Polycab‘s newly launched product range addresses the full spectrum of charging scenarios that characterise India’s heterogeneous EV ecosystem. The company’s AC Type-2 and DC CCS-2 charging guns are developed in compliance with international standards, ensuring interoperability with vehicles from diverse manufacturers whilst meeting certification requirements for long-term reliability and safety. This standards-compliant approach is crucial in a market where vehicle imports and technology partnerships mean charging infrastructure must accommodate multiple vehicle platforms and connector types.
The distinction between AC and DC charging solutions reflects fundamentally different use cases within the EV ecosystem. AC charging, typically deployed in residential and workplace environments, provides slower charging suitable for overnight or extended parking durations. These systems integrate with existing electrical infrastructure relatively seamlessly, making them cost-effective for widespread deployment. DC fast charging, conversely, delivers high-power rapid charging essential for highway corridors, commercial fleets, and public charging stations where turnaround time directly impacts utilisation and revenue generation.
Polycab‘s portfolio extends beyond chargers themselves to encompass automotive cables and wiring harnesses—components that often receive less attention than charging equipment but prove equally critical for reliable EV operation. High-voltage automotive cables must withstand thermal stress, vibration, and environmental exposure whilst maintaining electrical integrity over vehicle lifespans. Wiring harnesses, the nervous system connecting battery packs to power electronics and motors, require precision engineering to minimise resistance losses and ensure safety. Polycab‘s expertise in cable manufacturing, honed over decades serving diverse industrial and residential applications, provides a natural foundation for these automotive applications.
Strategic Market Positioning Amidst Industry Transformation
Auto EV Bharat India 2025 provided Polycab with a strategic platform to engage directly with key stakeholders shaping India’s electric mobility future. The event congregated tier-one suppliers, automotive manufacturers, charging network operators, and system integrators—precisely the customer base Polycab targets with its expanded EV portfolio. The strong interest from these participants reflects genuine market demand for high-quality, scalable charging solutions backed by established manufacturers with proven track records.
Anurag Agarwal, CEO of Global Exports and New Businesses at Polycab India, articulates the company’s value proposition clearly. As electric mobility expands across homes, highways, and fleets, India requires charging systems that are efficient, durable, and straightforward to deploy. Polycab‘s electrical engineering expertise positions the company to support original equipment manufacturers, infrastructure developers, and consumers with solutions ensuring faster charging, enhanced safety, and long-term reliability. This positioning emphasises not just product capability but the credibility and support infrastructure that established industrial players bring compared to startups or international entrants navigating India’s complex market dynamics.
The market opportunity is substantial and growing. India’s EV penetration has surged to 7.50% of new vehicle registrations, with projections indicating continued rapid growth. This vehicle adoption creates derivative demand for charging infrastructure, automotive cables, and power systems—precisely Polycab‘s offering. The company’s existing distribution network of 4,300-plus authorised dealers and 200,000-plus retail outlets provides established channels for reaching diverse customer segments, from individual EV owners seeking home charging solutions to commercial operators deploying fleet charging infrastructure.
Leveraging Industrial Heritage for Future Mobility
Polycab India Limited‘s credentials as India’s largest wire and cable manufacturer, with consolidated turnover exceeding ₹224 billion in FY25, provide both capability and credibility for its EV ambitions. The company’s business operations span 27 manufacturing facilities, 15 offices, and 34 warehouses across India, with international reach extending to 84 countries. This industrial footprint enables the manufacturing scale, quality control, and supply chain resilience necessary for serving India’s rapidly expanding EV infrastructure requirements.
The company’s transition from traditional electrical products to EV-specific solutions illustrates how established industrial players are repositioning for India’s mobility transformation. Rather than viewing electric vehicles as a threat to existing business lines, Polycab recognises the opportunity to leverage core competencies—electrical engineering, manufacturing excellence, distribution reach—in service of emerging markets. This strategic evolution mirrors broader patterns across Indian industry, where companies with foundations in conventional sectors are pivoting to capture growth in sustainability-focused applications.
As India’s charging infrastructure expands from approximately 26,000 public stations towards the 1.32 million required by 2030, manufacturers like Polycab will play crucial roles in ensuring this buildout proceeds with adequate quality, reliability, and standardisation. The company’s launch at Auto EV Bharat India 2025 positions it not merely as a component supplier but as a strategic partner in constructing the backbone of India’s electric mobility ecosystem. Success will require translating manufacturing capability and distribution reach into market share amidst intensifying competition from both domestic players and international entrants recognizing India’s EV infrastructure opportunity.