Smart cables and safer grids drive the next wave of electrification

With the help of advanced design technologies, wires and cables are now being developed with built-in sensors for continuous real-time monitoring.

- Vinay Rathi Director Gloster Cables

The demand for high-performance, specialised cables has surged due to the recent boost in sectors such as smart grids, railway electrification, EV infrastructure, and renewable energy. Simultaneously, the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and embedded smart features is reshaping both product innovation and manufacturing practices. The focus on fire safety and solar cables is addressing growing market demand. Gloster Cables is at the forefront of this evolution, leveraging research and development, sustainability and quality assurance to stay competitive. Vinay Rathi shares how the sector is adapting to these dynamic trends and overcoming key challenges to achieve a secure energy future in India.

How is digitalisation reshaping the Indian electric wire and cable industry?