What Gloster Cables does

Gloster Cables Limited (GCL) is an Indian cable manufacturer incorporated in 1995 and headquartered in Secunderabad, Telangana. The company produces a broad portfolio spanning power cables (including HT cables at 11 KV and 33 KV for DISCOMs), control and instrumentation cables, fire survival cables tested to BS 6387 standards, solar cables, domestic wires, and a wide range of specialty cables (submersible, XLPE, rubber, PVC, zero halogen, aerial bunched, underground, fire alarm, elevator, welding, battery, thermocouple, load cell, high mast lighting, CAT 6, and coaxial). Manufacturing is concentrated across three units in Kallakal Village, Medak district, on NH 44, totaling 61,200 sq.mts of plant area with 23,000 sq.mts of built-up space.

The company's core technology rests on in-house developed processes — triple extrusion plants for HT cables, the Sioplas curing process for XLPE insulation, and an in-house testing laboratory equipped for BS 6387 fire survival testing across Cat C, W, and Z categories. Stringent quality controls span raw materials through finished goods, supported by continuous R&D and a virtual on-line inspection facility that enabled remote customer qualification during Covid-19. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (DNV), TUV, and compliance with BIS, IEC, and BS standards.

Gloster operates a direct B2B field sales model with 31 marketing stations across PAN India, supported by regional offices in Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai, with dedicated sales divisions for Power Cables, Special Cables, and Wire products. Revenue is generated through quote-based hardware sales to power utilities, state electricity boards, EPC contractors (BHEL, L&T), petroleum companies (IOCL, ONGC), industrial majors (Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Ashok Leyland, Ambuja Cement), and nuclear/defense establishments (NPCIL). The company is privately held and led by Managing Director Ashish Modi and Whole Time Director Vinay Rathi.

Name

Gloster Cables

Legal name

Gloster Cables Limited

Website

https://www.glostercable.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gloster Cables Limited is an Indian cable manufacturer incorporated in 1995, producing power cables (HT 11KV/33KV), control, fire survival, and specialty cables from three units in Telangana, serving DISCOMs, power utilities, and industrial enterprises across India via 31 marketing stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Cables and Specialty Cables Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power Cable (MV/HV) (IMADAMAB)

Keywords

• Power cables
• Fire survival cables
• HT cables
• Cable manufacturing
• Solar cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Secunderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cable and Wire Product Sales: B2B manufacturing and sale of power cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, fire survival cables, solar cables, submersible cables, domestic wires, and specialty cables to power utilities, industrial customers, and infrastructure projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gloster Cables Limited manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of power and specialty cables to B2B customers. The portfolio spans HT power cables (11 KV/33 KV) supplied to DISCOMS, control and instrumentation cables, fire survival cables tested per BS 6387, solar cables, XLPE/PVC/rubber insulated cables, domestic wires, and specialty cables (submersible, elevator, welding, battery, thermocouple, load cell, high mast lighting, CAT 6, co-axial). Production is supported by three in-house manufacturing units, triple extrusion technology, Sioplas curing, and a state-of-the-art in-house testing laboratory.

Product overview

Gloster Cables Limited is a cable and wire manufacturing company incorporated in 1995, producing a comprehensive portfolio of power and specialty cables. The company's product range includes power cables (HT cables 11KV/33KV), control cables, instrumentation cables, fire survival cables, solar cables, RTD cables, and communication cables (CAT 6, co-axial). The company also manufactures domestic wires, flat cables, and industrial flexible cables. Special purpose cables include submersible cables, XLPE cables, rubber insulated cables, PVC insulated cables, zero halogen cables, aerial bunched cables, underground cables, fire alarm cables, elevator cables, welding cables, battery cables, thermocouple wires, load cell cables, and high mast lighting cables. The company operates three manufacturing units with state-of-the-art infrastructure and in-house testing laboratory capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Cables (HT Cables 11 KV / 33 KV) High-voltage power cables including HT cables (11 KV/33 KV) supplied to DISCOMS using Sioplas curing process; designed for power utilities, power distribution, and transmission infrastructure in India.
• Control Cables Control cables designed for industrial applications and power distribution systems, used in manufacturing plants and process industries.
• Instrumentation Cables Specialized cables for instrumentation and process control applications in industrial environments, serving process industries and plant control systems.
• Fire Survival Cables Fire-resistant cables tested as per BS 6387 for Cat C, Cat W, and Cat Z specifications, designed for high-risk environments requiring fire protection; used in petrochemical, nuclear, and infrastructure applications.
• Solar Cables Cables designed for solar PV systems and renewable energy projects, used by solar power developers and EPC contractors.
• Domestic Wires Electrical wiring products for residential buildings and domestic applications, serving building wiring and infrastructure projects.
• XLPE Cables Cross-linked polyethylene insulated power cables for power supply applications in utilities, industries, and commercial infrastructure.
• Submersible Cables Cables designed for underwater and submersible pump applications, used in agricultural pump sets and water infrastructure.
• Zero Halogen Cables Halogen-free cables providing safety in fire accidents by reducing toxic emissions, used in enclosed public spaces and safety-critical installations.
• Aerial Bunched Cables Overhead power distribution cables designed for aerial installation, used by utilities for last-mile distribution.
• Underground Cables Cables designed for underground power transmission and distribution, used in urban infrastructure and utility networks.
• Thermocouple Wires Temperature measurement wires for thermocouple applications in industrial processes, used in process industries and instrumentation.
• Communication Cables (CAT 6 and Co-axial) Category 6 network cables and coaxial cables for data communication, networking, and signal transmission applications.
• Industrial Flexible Cable Flexible cables designed for industrial applications requiring continuous movement and flexibility, used in manufacturing equipment and mobile machinery.
• PVC Insulated Cables Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables for domestic wiring and industrial applications across residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
• Rubber Insulated Cables Cables with rubber insulation for various industrial and commercial applications requiring flexibility and durability.
• RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) Cables Specialized cables for resistance temperature detectors used in temperature sensing applications across process industries.
• Flat Cable Flat cable products for various electrical distribution applications, used in appliances, switchgear, and indoor wiring.
• Fire Alarm Cables Specialized cables for building fire alarm systems, used in commercial and residential safety infrastructure.
• Elevator Cables Cables designed for elevator systems and vertical transportation, used by elevator OEMs and building contractors.
• Welding Cables Heavy-duty cables for welding equipment and systems, used by welding operators, fabrication shops, and industrial users.
• Battery Cables

Quantifiable outcome

• Supplied over 700 Kms of HT cables (11 KV /33 KV) to various DISCOMS
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polycab India Limited: India's largest listed cable and wire manufacturer, offering power cables, HT/EHV cables, specialty cables and house wires with a nationwide distribution network. Polycab is the most direct competitor to Gloster in HT power cables, fire-survival cables and the broader Indian utility and EPC channels.
• Finolex Cables Limited: Long-established Indian cable manufacturer focused on power cables, communication cables and electrical wires serving utilities, industrials and retail. Comparable to Gloster across both B2B utility supply and the domestic wires channel.
• KEI Industries Limited: Indian cable manufacturer specializing in HT/LT power cables, EHV cables, control and instrumentation cables, with strong DISCOM and EPC exposure. Closely comparable to Gloster in product mix and the utility/cable-infrastructure customer base.
• RR Kabel Limited: Indian cable and wire manufacturer with a portfolio spanning house wires, LT/HT power cables, instrumentation and specialty cables. Competes head-on with Gloster in both retail wires and B2B utility/industrial cables.
• V-Guard Industries Limited: Indian electricals company with a growing wires and cables division in addition to stabilizers, pumps and switchgear. Adjacent direct peer for Gloster in the South-Indian wires and cables market and in select industrial/utility channels.
• Universal Cables Limited: Indian power and specialty cable manufacturer with a focus on EHV, HT and LT power cables for utilities and heavy industry. Comparable to Gloster in HT power cables and the utility, refinery and heavy-industrial customer set.
• Paramount Communications Limited: Indian manufacturer of power cables, control/instrumentation cables, telecom cables and house wires. Directly competes with Gloster across utility, industrial and infrastructure cable categories.
• Delton Cables Limited: Indian cable manufacturer producing power, control, instrumentation and specialty cables for utilities, industrials and infrastructure projects. A smaller-scale but directly comparable Indian cable peer for Gloster.

Broad incumbents

• Havells India Limited: Diversified Indian electricals major with a sizable wires and cables business alongside switchgear, lighting and appliances. Overlaps with Gloster in house wires and industrial cables but competes as a multi-category incumbent rather than a cable specialist.

Regional players

• LS Cable & System: South Korean cable major with global operations including India, producing power, telecom and specialty cables for utilities and large infrastructure. Comparable in technology and product breadth but operates primarily outside India rather than head-to-head in the domestic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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