Paramount Communications

What Paramount Communications does

Paramount Communications Ltd is a publicly listed Indian wire and cable manufacturer founded in 1955 by Late Mr. Shyam Sunder Aggarwal and headquartered in New Delhi, operating for over 70 years. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of industrial cables organized into five categories: power cables (HT/LT Aerial Bunch Cables, HT/LT Power Cables), telecom cables (Optical Fibre, Jelly Filled, FTTH, Switched Board, Jumper Wires), control cables (screened and unscreened types), domestic wires (Building Wire, Solar Cables, Multicore Cables), and special cables (Railway Signaling, Fire Survival, Thermocouple Instrumentation). It also offers EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services for cable infrastructure projects. All cables are manufactured under eco-friendly norms with quality scrutiny from raw material procurement through final dispatch, and optical fibre products conform to IEC-794, ITU-T, and TC-55-2000 standards.

The company serves government, institutional, and large private-sector customers across power, telecom, railways, steel, oil & gas, and aerospace/defense. Named customers include NTPC, BHEL, PowerGrid, Indian Railway, BSNL, ISRO, Indian Oil, SAIL, TATA Steel, L&T, BSES, and Alcatel Lucent. Paramount distributes through a dual model: direct enterprise/government sales for large-ticket contracts, and a dealer network for broader domestic reach across building wire and smaller cable purchases. Pricing is quote-based, particularly for industrial and government contracts, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Regional offices are maintained in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Jaipur in addition to the Delhi NCR headquarters.

For FY2026 (ended March 2026), Paramount Communications reported revenue of Rs 1,913.35 crore, representing 21.44% year-over-year growth, with Q4 FY2026 revenue of Rs 573.31 crore (up 13.07% YoY). However, full-year net profit declined 31.30% YoY to Rs 59.75 crore, despite Q4 net profit rising 9.50% to Rs 20.52 crore, suggesting margin pressure. The Indian cable industry is valued at approximately INR 75,000 crore (~$9 billion) and growing at 12% CAGR, driven by infrastructure, renewable energy, EV, telecom, and real estate demand, with the market projected to reach USD 14-15 billion by 2026-2027. Paramount is positioned as one of India's leading wire and cable manufacturers within this expanding market, leveraging its diversified product portfolio, PSU/government relationships, and entry into renewable energy and broadband verticals.

Name

Paramount Communications

Legal name

Paramount Communications Ltd

Website

https://paramountcables.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Paramount Communications Ltd is a publicly listed Indian wire and cable manufacturer founded in 1955, producing power, telecom, control, domestic, and special cables, plus EPC services, for government PSUs and large industrial enterprises such as NTPC, BHEL, Indian Railway, PowerGrid, and ISRO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wire and Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power Cable (MV/HV) (IMADAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG), Underground transmission & distribution cable EPC (civil + cable install) (EUADAKAB)

Keywords

• Wire and cable manufacturing
• Power cables
• Telecom cables
• Fiber optic cables
• Industrial cables

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cable and Wire Sales: Paramount Communications generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of a comprehensive range of industrial cables including power cables, telecom cables, control cables, domestic wires, and special cables. The company also provides EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services for cable infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paramount Communications Ltd manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of industrial wire and cable products, including HT/LT Aerial Bunch Cables, HT/LT Power Cables, Optical Fibre Cables, Jelly Filled Cables, FTTH cables, Control Cables, Building Wires, Solar Cables, Railway Signaling Cables, Fire Survival Cables, and Thermocouple Instrumentation Cables. The company also provides EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) services for cable infrastructure projects. Products are manufactured under eco-friendly norms for government, institutional, and private sector clients.

Product overview

Paramount Communications Ltd is one of India's leading wire and cable manufacturing companies, producing a wide range of industrial cables including power cables, telecom cables, control cables, domestic wires, and special cables. The product portfolio is organized into five main categories: Power Cables (HT/LT Aerial Bunch Cables, HT/LT Power Cables), Telecom Cables (Optical Fibre, Jelly Filled, FTTH, Switched Board, Jumper Wires), Control Cables (Screened and Unscreened Types), Domestic Wires (Building Wire, Solar Cables, Multicore Cables), and Special Cables (Railway Signaling, Fire Survival, Thermocouple Instrumentation). The company also offers EPC Services for cable infrastructure projects. All cables are manufactured under eco-friendly norms, serving government, institutional, and major private sector clients including NTPC, BHEL, Indian Oil, L&T, Powergrid, Indian Railway, TATA STEEL, BSNL, ISRO, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HT Aerial Bunch Cables High Tension aerial bunch cables for power distribution applications.
• LT Aerial Bunch Cables Low Tension aerial bunch cables for power distribution applications.
• HT Power Cables High Tension XLPE power cables ranging from 3300 volts to 33000 volts for industrial power transmission.
• LT Power Cables Low Voltage power cables for power distribution across various applications.
• Optical Fibre Cables Optical fibre cables conforming to IEC-794, ITU-T, TC-55-2000 standards for telecommunications infrastructure.
• Jelly Filled Cables Jelly filled cables serving as feeder and distribution cables for telecommunications connections.
• FTTH (Fiber to the Home) Fiber-to-the-home cables for delivering high-speed broadband connectivity directly to residential premises.
• Switched Board Cables Cables for telecommunications switchboard applications.
• Jumper Wires Jumper wires for telecommunications applications.
• Control Cables – Screened Type Screened control cables for industrial control applications requiring electromagnetic interference protection.
• Control Cables – Unscreened Type Unscreened control cables for standard industrial control applications.
• Building Wire Domestic building wires for electrical wiring in residential and commercial construction with high quality construction.
• Solar Cables Cables designed for solar power installations and renewable energy applications.
• Multicore Cables Multicore round cables for various industrial wiring applications.
• Railway Signaling Cables Railway signaling cables with extremely high capacitance strength for railway infrastructure applications.
• Fire Survival Cables Fire survival cables that are lead-free, heat resistant, fire retardant, and low smoke emitting for safety-critical applications.
• Thermocouple Instrumentation Cables Thermocouple instrumentation cables for temperature measurement and industrial process control applications.
• EPC Services Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services for cable infrastructure projects.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universal Cables Limited: Indian manufacturer of power cables (LT/HT/EHV), control cables, and special cables with a similar vintage and government/PSU customer base. Direct peer to Paramount in industrial power cables with overlapping product categories and comparable end-market exposure.
• KEI Industries Limited: Indian manufacturer of power cables (HT/LT/EHV), control cables, instrumentation cables, and house wires with strong presence in government, PSU, and industrial customers. Directly competes with Paramount in HT power cables, control cables, and specialty cables, serving similar EPC contractors and utilities.
• Finolex Cables Limited: Established Indian manufacturer of electrical cables, communication cables, and PVC compounds with strong brand recognition in building wires and power cables. A direct peer to Paramount across power, telecom, and building wire categories, with comparable domestic Indian market focus.
• Sterlite Technologies (STL): Indian manufacturer specializing in optical fibre cables, FTTH solutions, and digital networks — directly comparable to Paramount's telecom cable portfolio (Optical Fibre, FTTH, Jelly Filled). STL is more telecom-focused but overlaps in the fibre and broadband connectivity segment Paramount serves.
• Cords Cable Industries Limited: Indian manufacturer of special cables including instrumentation, control, thermocouple, fire survival, and power cables. Directly comparable to Paramount's specialty cables portfolio (thermocouple instrumentation, fire survival, control cables), serving similar industrial and infrastructure customers.
• Polycab India Limited: India's largest wire and cable manufacturer with a comprehensive portfolio spanning power cables, telecom cables, and building wires. Directly comparable to Paramount across HT/LT power cables, optical fibre, FTTH, and building wires, with a similar enterprise/government customer base. Polycab is the dominant share leader and primary competitive benchmark for Paramount.
• RR Kabel Limited: Indian wire and cable manufacturer offering house wires, industrial cables, power cables, and special cables. Comparable to Paramount across multiple cable categories with similar Indian market focus and B2B/enterprise customer orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Havells India Limited: Large diversified Indian electrical equipment company with a significant cables and wires segment alongside switchgear, lighting, and appliances. While broader than Paramount, Havells is a key competitor in building wires, HT/LT power cables, and industrial cables with substantially greater scale and brand strength.

Emerging players

• APAR Industries Limited: Indian manufacturer of conductors, power and telecom cables, and specialty oils. Overlaps with Paramount in power and telecom cables, though APAR is more diversified into conductors (transformer-grade) and lubricants, making it a partial competitor rather than a pure-play peer.
• V-Guard Industries Limited: Indian electrical products company with a growing wires and cables segment alongside voltage stabilizers, UPS systems, and pumps. Partial overlap with Paramount's building wires and domestic cables category, though V-Guard's primary focus is broader consumer electrical products rather than industrial cables.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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