Controls and Switchgear
C&S Electric Limited is an Indian low voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment manufacturer serving power generation, industrial, infrastructure, residential, commercial, OEM, and agricultural segments across 85+ countries through 10 plants and a 600+ stockist network.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1966
- HeadquartersMcallen, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Controls and Switchgear does
C&S Electric Limited (also referred to as Controls and Switchgear) is an Indian electrical equipment manufacturer founded in 1966 and headquartered in New Delhi, with 10 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants spread across Noida and Haridwar covering 1 million sq ft. The company designs and manufactures a comprehensive low voltage electrical product portfolio spanning air and moulded case circuit breakers (up to 6,300A), motor protection circuit breakers, contactors (RobusTa, Robusta2, exceeD, D-Range, capacitor duty, and definite-purpose variants), switches and disconnectors, motor starters, HRC fuses, control and signalling devices, industrial plugs and sockets, surge protection devices, miniature circuit breakers and RCCBs, modular switches (Elusio, DIVINO, Primo, Primo Plus, Bridgg), distribution boards, custom-built LV switchboards up to 6,300A with Form 4B separation, LV/MV busducts (isolated, segregated, and non-segregated phase), sandwich and compact air busbar trunking systems up to 7,000A including an MB Server Busway for data centers, and a digital protection relay family (CSEZen, CSEPro, CSENex, mPRO, CSPF, CD genset controllers, ELR earth leakage relays). The underlying technology platform is built around IEC/IS-compliant electromechanical and digital protection, captive testing infrastructure including India's only 30kA busbar test centre and a UL-approved lab, and Oracle ERP-driven automated manufacturing across four government-accredited R&D centres staffed by 70+ R&D engineers.
The company sells through a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct field sales via 24 sales offices and service centers and 5 warehouses for enterprise and project customers, with a deep indirect channel of 600+ stockists and 8,000+ retail counters for mid-market and long-tail volume. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware product sales across unit-priced catalogs covering low voltage switchgear, final distribution products, switchboards, busbar systems, and protection devices, with publicly available retail and LVC pricelists for 2026. The customer base spans eight vertical segments — Power Generation (thermal, hydro, nuclear, combined cycle), Distribution & Transmission, Industries (paper, cement, petrochemical, steel, fertilizer), OEM, Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial, and Agriculture — with named anchor references including Samsung C&T (Engineering & Construction) which recognized the company with a Best Performance Award. Exports contribute 26% of revenue across 85+ countries on all seven continents, and the company holds over 50% market share in the Indian busbar business while delivering a 25% revenue CAGR over the last 10 years with 5,000+ employees including 419 engineers and a 480-person sales team. C&S Electric is a publicly listed Indian company operating as a subsidiary of Siemens AG, with Siemens senior leadership actively engaged in site visits and awarding multiple business performance recognitions in 2024 and 2025.
Controls and Switchgear firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Controls and Switchgear
- Legal name
- C&S Electric Limited
- Website
- https://cselectric.co.in
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1966
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- C&S Electric Limited is an Indian low voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment manufacturer serving power generation, industrial, infrastructure, residential, commercial, OEM, and agricultural segments across 85+ countries through 10 plants and a 600+ stockist network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Controls and Switchgear industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Low Voltage Switchgear & Power Distribution Equipment
- NAICS
- Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB), Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH)
Keywords
Where Controls and Switchgear is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mcallen
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Controls and Switchgear business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Sale of electrical equipment including low voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, contactors, switches, motor starters, busducts, busbar trunking systems, protection relays, and distribution products
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | — | Product catalog with tiered offerings across voltage levels and applications |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Controls and Switchgear product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Controls and Switchgear (C&S Electric) manufactures and sells low voltage electrical switchgear, power distribution and circuit protection equipment for industrial, utility, infrastructure, commercial and residential applications. The product range spans circuit breakers, contactors, switches, motor starters, HRC fuses, control devices, industrial plugs and sockets, surge protection devices, miniature circuit breakers, RCCBs, modular switches, distribution boards, LV switchboards, LV/MV busducts, busbar trunking systems, and numerical protection relays for feeders, motors and transformers. Products are sold across India (24 sales offices, 600+ stockists, 8,000+ retail counters) and exported to 85+ countries.
Product overview
C&S Electric is a diversified electrical equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of low voltage switchgear, power distribution, and protection solutions. The product portfolio includes: Low Voltage Products (circuit breakers including ACBs, MCCBs, and MPCBs; contactors across multiple series; switches including disconnectors and changeover switches; motor starters; fuses; control devices; industrial plugs/sockets; and surge protection devices); Final Distribution Products (miniature circuit breakers, modular switches under multiple brands including Elusio, DIVINO, Primo, and Bridgg; RCCBs; and distribution boards); LV Switchboards and Busbar Systems (switchboards, LV/MV busducts, and bustrunking systems including sandwich, compact air, and server busway solutions); and Protection & Measurement Devices (feeder, motor, transformer, and current/voltage protection relays; self-powered RMU relays; and LV protection solutions including genset controllers and power factor controllers). The products serve power generation, transmission/distribution, industrial, infrastructure, residential, commercial, agricultural, and OEM market segments across global markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- WiNtrip: Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB), Isolators, and Distribution Boards product line under the Final Distribution Products category.
- WiNtrip2
- Elusio
- DIVINO
- Primo
- Primo Plus
- Bridgg
- robusTa
- robusTa2
- exceeD
- CSEZen
- CSEPro
- CSENex
- Anmol
- WiNtrip RCCB
Products and services
- Low Voltage Circuit Breakers (Air, Moulded Case and Motor Protection) Comprehensive range of Air Circuit Breakers up to 6300A in 3 or 4 pole configurations, Moulded Case Circuit Breakers with adjustable thermal and magnetic protection, and Motor Protection Circuit Breakers with 35mm DIN rail mounting up to 690V, for industrial power distribution and motor circuit protection.
- Low Voltage Contactors and Overload Relays (RobusTa, Robusta2, Mini, D-Range, exceeD, Capacitor Duty and Definite Purpose series) Industrial contactors across multiple series including RobusTa with built-in NO+1 NC auxiliary contacts, Mini up to 16A for compact panels, D-Range up to 80A, modular exceeD up to 95A, capacitor duty contactors with in-rush damping, and definite purpose contactors rated up to 480V AC 60Hz, for frequent switching and motor control.
- Low Voltage Switches (Switch Disconnectors, Switch Disconnector Fuses, Safety Switches, On-Load By Pass and Changeover Switches) Manual and automatic switches for isolation, changeover and load transfer duties including open/steel-enclosed disconnectors, fused disconnectors for overload protection, safety switches with shrouds, IEC 60947 compliant on-load bypass switches, and changeover switches (automatic and manual) for transformer-to-DG source transfer.
- Industrial Motor Starters (Anmol, Anmol Smart Mobile Pump Controller and CS1V2 Series) Motor starters designed to IS13947-4-1 including the Anmol series with mechanical interlock and the Anmol Smart Mobile Pump Controller operable via SMS or missed call for remote agricultural pump applications, plus the CS1V2 Series.
- HRC Fuses and Fuse Bases High Rupturing Capacity fuses with short circuit capacity of 80kA for backup protection in low voltage distribution systems.
- Control and Signalling Devices Push buttons, emergency stops and selector switches with illuminated/non-illuminated actuators in metal and polycarbonate, conforming to IEC 60947-5-1.
- Industrial Plugs and Sockets Industrial-grade plugs and sockets from 16A to 63A with up to IP67 protection, conforming to IEC 60309 series.
- Surge Protection Devices (CSPTD Series) SPD devices to protect electrical systems by reducing transient overvoltages caused by switching operations or lightning events.
- Miniature Circuit Breakers (WiNtrip, WiNtrip2, WiNtrip 'S' Modular, SmartSol Mini and WiNtrip2 DC MCB) WiNtrip-series Miniature Circuit Breakers up to 125A with finger-touch-proof terminals and 10kA breaking capacity, modular S-series with rapid closing, SmartSol Mini up to 32A compact design, and WiNtrip2 DC MCB with dual cable/busbar connection, for residential and final distribution.
- WiNtrip Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCBs) RCCBs in 16A-100A range with 30/100/300mA sensitivity, 2P and 4P configurations, conforming to IS/IEC 12640-1-2008, for residential and commercial earth-leakage protection.
- Modular Switches (Elusio, DIVINO, Primo, Primo Plus, Bridgg, COMBI Weather Proof) Consumer modular switches across multiple ranges - Elusio (elegant break-free design), DIVINO (1-18 module options), Primo (25A AC/geyser sockets), Primo Plus (anti-bacterial), Bridgg (Switch to Elegance) and COMBI IP40/IP55 weather-proof enclosures, for residential and commercial wiring.
- WiNtrip Distribution Boards Distribution boards in SPN/TPN configurations with IP42/IP43 ratings and seven-tank phosphating process for residential and commercial final distribution.
- LV Switchboards (Custom-built up to 6300A) IEC-compliant custom-built low voltage switchboards with busbar ratings up to 6300A, fault levels up to 65/80kA and Form 4B separation, for industrial, infrastructure and commercial projects.
- LV and MV Metal-Enclosed Busducts (Isolated, Segregated and Non-Segregated Phase) Isolated Phase Busduct (IPB) up to 660MV with IP65 for adverse weather, Segregated Phase Busduct (SPB) with IP55 outdoor / IP54 indoor ratings, and Non-Segregated Phase Busduct (NSPB) for LV applications supported on SMC insulators.
- Busbar Trunking Systems (Sandwich, Compact Air, Lighting Trunking and Server Busway) Sandwich Busbar Trunking (SB) up to 7000A copper with IP54/55/66 protection, 630A plugin box and seismic Zone 5 compliance; Compact Air Bustrunking (CB) lightweight 400A for medium duty; Lighting Trunking (LB) 500V AC for lighting; and Server Busway with live parameter monitoring and hot-swap for data centres.
- Feeder Protection Relays (CSEZEN-F600, CSEPro-F300) Advanced feeder protection and monitoring IEDs with IEC 61850 and Modbus protocol support (CSEZEN-F600) and intelligent measuring protection devices with 3OC+1EF+REF+Voltage functions (CSEPro-F300) for industrial and utility feeders.
- Motor Protection Relays (CSEZEN-M350, CSEPro-M200, CSENEX-M100) Advanced motor protection and monitoring solutions for three-phase motors with fault recording and Modbus/IEC 61850 communication (CSEZEN-M350, CSEPro-M200) and numerical motor protection relays for MV/LV motors (CSENEX-M100).
- Transformer Protection Relays (CSEZEN-T200, CSEPro-T170, IRD1-T2-G2) Advanced transformer protection and monitoring IEDs including differential, overcurrent and earth-fault protection (CSEZEN-T200), numerical multifunction transformer protection (CSEPro-T170), and numerical transformer differential relay for critical protection (IRD1-T2-G2).
- CSENEX Current Protection Relays Multi-functional numeric current protection relays with fault recording and DI/DO for feeders, motors and transformers.
- CSENEX Voltage Protection Relays Digital voltage protection relays for three-phase systems with over/under voltage and earth fault protection functions.
- Self-Powered RMU Protection Relays (CSDPR-V2) Self-powered relays for MV Ring Main Units that can be energised via auxiliary power, USB, internal battery and current transformers.
- LV Protection Solutions (mPRO relays, CSPF Power Factor Controllers, CD Genset Controllers, ELR Earth Leakage Relays) Advanced current-based numeric relays (mPRO-90/100/200) for LV/MV motor protection, automatic power factor controllers (CSPF-100/200) with up to 12 stages, modular genset controllers (CD 2.0/5.0) with AMF and synchronising, and earth leakage relays (ELR 1.0/3.0) for shock and fire protection.
- Smart Meter Smart Meter product for electrical measurement and monitoring in C&S Electric's portfolio.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 50% market share in Indian busbar market
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Companies that use Controls and Switchgear
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Controls and Switchgear technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Controls and Switchgear partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Chitkara UniversitycoreFormalized MOU for nurturing next generation of engineering leaders. Partnership fosters collaborative environment where students explore innovative solutions and drive growth in the industry. MD & CEO Mr. Prakash Chandraker served as Guest of Honour at convocation ceremony.
- Oxfam IndiaminorCSR partnership to pursue right to education act for children of slums of Kalyanpuri and Trilokpuri in East Delhi. C&S Electric believes in giving back to society by investing in the future of children and youth.
- Care IndiaminorAssociation for supporting girl child education program. Part of CSR initiatives for upliftment of underprivileged sections of society.
- VastradanminorNGO partnership for clothes donation drive across the company for under-privileged children. Regular implementation of environmental friendly practices.
- Bharat Oil and Waste Management Limited (BOWML)minorPartner for safe, legal and scientific disposal of industrial waste for manufacturing plants in Noida. Part of environmental sustainability initiatives.
- JVA Trading Private LimitedcoreScheme of Amalgamation involving C&S Electric Limited and JVA Trading Private Limited for equity shareholders, secured creditors and unsecured creditors. Subject to regulatory approvals.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Controls and Switchgear competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Legrand India: Legrand India focuses on modular switches, MCBs, RCCBs, distribution boards, and industrial wiring accessories — directly competing with C&S Electric's Final Distribution Products division. Legrand's global product pipeline and design-led branding make it a primary peer in the premium modular switch and wiring accessories segment.
- ABB India: ABB India is a leading manufacturer of low-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, contactors, and motor protection products serving the same industrial, power, and infrastructure customers in India as C&S Electric. Both compete head-to-head on ACBs, MCCBs, and motor starters, with ABB representing C&S Electric's most capable global-MNC peer in the domestic market.
- Havells India: Havells is one of India's largest electrical equipment brands, with strong overlap in modular switches, MCBs, RCCBs, distribution boards, and industrial switchgear. It is a direct competitor in India's B2B and consumer electrical retail markets and is widely considered a peer benchmark for distribution depth and Indian brand strength.
- Hager Group: Hager is a European specialist in modular switches, distribution boards, MCBs, and LV distribution enclosures with growing India presence through Hager India. Its product depth in wiring accessories and panel-building components makes it a direct peer to C&S Electric's Elusio, DIVINO, Bridgg, and WiNtrip lines.
- Hitachi Energy: Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB Power Grids) supplies switchgear, protection relays, and substation equipment globally and directly competes with C&S Electric in India and export markets on protection & measurement devices and medium-voltage switchgear. It is a peer in the IEC 61850-based digital protection relay segment where C&S's CSEZen family competes.
- Schneider Electric India: Schneider Electric India offers an overlapping portfolio including LV switchgear, contactors, MCBs, modular switches (Livia, Opale), and protection relays. It directly competes with C&S Electric across industrial, infrastructure, residential, and data center segments in India, with comparable international certifications and global brand reach.
- Siemens Limited (India): Siemens Limited is the parent's India-listed entity and operates the Smart Infrastructure business (LV switchgear, distribution panels, motor control, protection relays) that closely mirrors C&S Electric's product set. As C&S Electric's parent, Siemens Limited is simultaneously a related party, channel partner, and overlapping competitor in the Indian LV electrical market.
- Eaton: Eaton is a global leader in low-voltage switchgear, circuit protection, and power distribution components with strong presence in India, serving the same industrial, data center, and utility customers as C&S Electric. It competes directly on busways, LV assemblies, and motor protection in the premium tier.
Emerging players
- Polycab India: Polycab is India's largest wires & cables brand and has expanded into switches, MCBs, and fans, placing it in an adjacent competitive position to C&S Electric's consumer-facing distribution products. Its scale in retail distribution and aggressive product expansion create indirect competitive pressure on C&S Electric's modular switch and final distribution business.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Electrical & Automation: L&T's Electrical & Automation division manufactures LV switchgear, motor starters, and control systems serving industrial and infrastructure customers across India. It competes for similar large-project electrical packages in power, oil & gas, and industrial segments, overlapping meaningfully with C&S Electric's project-driven business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Controls and Switchgear social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance9 records
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Controls and Switchgear leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Controls and Switchgear funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Controls and Switchgear
What does Controls and Switchgear do?
Controls and Switchgear (C&S Electric) manufactures and sells low voltage electrical switchgear, power distribution and circuit protection equipment for industrial, utility, infrastructure, commercial and residential applications. The product range spans circuit breakers, contactors, switches, motor starters, HRC fuses, control devices, industrial plugs and sockets, surge protection devices, miniature circuit breakers, RCCBs, modular switches, distribution boards, LV switchboards, LV/MV busducts, busbar trunking systems, and numerical protection relays for feeders, motors and transformers. Products are sold across India (24 sales offices, 600+ stockists, 8,000+ retail counters) and exported to 85+ countries.
Is Controls and Switchgear a public or private company?
Controls and Switchgear is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Controls and Switchgear founded?
Controls and Switchgear was founded in 1966. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Controls and Switchgear based?
Controls and Switchgear is headquartered in Mcallen, United States, in the North America region.
How does Controls and Switchgear make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are Controls and Switchgear's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Legrand India, ABB India, Havells India, Hager Group, Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric India, Siemens Limited (India) and Eaton. Emerging players are Polycab India and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Electrical & Automation.
Does Controls and Switchgear have an API?
No public API is recorded for Controls and Switchgear.
What industry is Controls and Switchgear in?
Controls and Switchgear's product category is Low Voltage Switchgear & Power Distribution Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAEAA, Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards), with a secondary code of IMAGAAAB, Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS). Its NAICS code is 335313 and its SIC code is 3613.