Elcoma India

What Elcoma India does

ELCOMA India is the Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India, a non-profit trade body founded on 29 June 1970 and headquartered in New Delhi. It serves as the sole representative organization for India's lighting industry, uniting more than 500 member companies across the full value chain — from component manufacturers (caps, glass shells, filaments, fluorescent powder, ballasts, starters) to finished lamp and luminaire OEMs — including major enterprises such as Bajaj Electricals, Philips India, Havells India, Crompton Greaves, Surya Roshni, Wipro Enterprises, Signify Innovations, OSRAM India, Orient Electric, and Polycab. Its mission centers on regulatory advocacy, standards development, skills training, and industry data publication for the Indian lighting sector.

The association's core deliverables include direct liaison with government bodies (BIS, BEE, MEITY, DGFT, DPIIT), shaping the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) for LED products, contributing to the National Lighting Code 2025, and supporting the PLI scheme for LED light manufacturers. It co-founded the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) for LED lighting skills development, partners with the International Solid State Lighting Alliance (ISA) and the Global Lamp Forum on international standards, and publishes the quarterly IllumiNation magazine and biennial Members' Directory. Membership is open to lamp and component manufacturers, with fees tiered by annual turnover from Rs 25,000 for small-scale units (Rs 5-20 Cr) to Rs 600,000 for organized-sector firms exceeding Rs 1,000 Cr, plus a Rs 4,000 one-time entrance fee.

ELCOMA is governed by an elected Governing Body (2024-2026 term) led by President Parag K Bhatnagar, with a small staff of 1-10 employees led by Secretary General Amal Sengupta. It operates on a community-led go-to-market model through industry events (notably the Lighting World & Home Tech Expo with ACE Exhibitions), regional workshops under the National Lighting Awareness Program 2026, print and digital publications, and public awareness campaigns on counterfeit LED products and energy conservation. The association is member-driven, not equity-backed, and does not publicly disclose its financials.

Name

Elcoma India

Legal name

Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India

Website

https://elcomaindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ELCOMA India is the non-profit trade association (founded 1970) representing 500+ Indian lighting manufacturers — from component makers to OEMs like Philips, Havells, and Bajaj — through regulatory advocacy, standards development, skills training, and industry publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Lighting industry association
• Industry advocacy services
• Standards development
• Trade association membership
• Skills development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi, Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ELCOMA generates revenue through membership fees from lamp and component manufacturers. Fees are structured by annual turnover: Small Scale (Rs. 25,000), and Organized Sector ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 600,000 based on turnover tiers. Entrance fee is Rs. 4,000 (one-time).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ELCOMA (Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India) is a trade association founded in 1970 that represents the Indian lighting industry. It provides industry advocacy, standards development, regulatory liaison with government bodies (BIS, BEE, MEITY), skills development through ESSCI, industry events and conferences, and publishes industry data and publications. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered membership fees from lamp and component manufacturers.

Product overview

ELCOMA India (Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India) is an industry association for the lighting industry in India, not a product company. It provides association services including publishing the IllumiNation Magazine (quarterly publication covering lighting industry news and trends), the ELCOMA Members' Directory (listing member companies and their products), and facilitating LED lighting skills training programs through ESSCI. The association serves as a liaison between lighting manufacturers and government bodies, promoting standards development, regulatory compliance, and industry growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IllumiNation Magazine Official magazine of ELCOMA covering lighting industry news, trends, technology updates, and regulatory developments. Published quarterly with issues available for download as PDFs. Targeted at lighting industry professionals, manufacturers, and member companies.
• ELCOMA Members' Directory Comprehensive directory listing ELCOMA member companies, their products, manufacturing capabilities, and contact information. Available in PDF format for download. Targeted at lighting industry buyers, partners, and member companies.
• Lighting Industry Reports Industry data reports on lighting market statistics, technology developments, and industry analyses (e.g., Lighting Industry Data 2018-19). Targeted at lighting industry stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers.
• LED Lighting Skills Training Programs Skill development programs for the LED lighting sector, including defined job roles such as LED Light Design Engineer, LED Light Repair Technician, LED Light Design Validation Engineer, and LED Luminaries Testing and Measurement Technician. Delivered in partnership with ESSCI.
• ELCOMA Trade Association Membership Membership program for Indian lighting manufacturers and component makers, with tiered fees based on company turnover (Rs. 25,000 for small scale; Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 600,000 for organized sector tiers). Includes one-time Rs. 4,000 entrance fee. Members gain access to regulatory advocacy, standards support, networking, publications, and industry events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved more than 47,000 MW of power by 2020 through LED lighting adoption under ELCOMA Vision 2020
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of India - PLI SchemecoreOthers · 18 August 2021Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) manufacturers in India. ELCOMA facilitates member participation in PLI scheme for LED lights manufacturers. Guidelines include domestic manufacturing promotion.
• International Solid State Lighting (ISA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2013ISA is a global organization for solid state lighting industry development. ELCOMA participates in ISA General Assemblies, contributes to Global SSL Showcase Top 100 awards, and collaborates on LED standardization efforts. ISA has developed 77+ members since establishment in 2010.
• Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSCI is a Not-for-Profit Organization registered under Indian Companies Act, 1956. ELCOMA is one of six founding associations (CEAMA, ELCINA, IESA, IPCA, MAIT, ELCOMA) with financial support from National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). ESSCI focuses on skill development for the electronics systems, design and manufacturing sector including LED lighting sub-sector with job roles like LED Light Design Engineer and LED Light Repair Technician.
• Global Lamp ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELCOMA joined the Global Lamp Forum to contribute to global environment control by moving towards providing energy efficient lighting and reducing mercury content in lamps. ELCOMA participates in joint communiques and environmental initiatives.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTERI's Solar Lighting Laboratory (SLL) in New Delhi was the first in India to receive NABL accreditation for IEC 62257-9-5 standards. Supported by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and IFC's Lighting Asia programme. Laboratory has tested 170+ models of solar lighting systems.
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS is India's National Standards Body under Ministry of Consumer Affairs. ELCOMA collaborates with BIS on the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) for LED products, National Lighting Awareness Program 2026, and standards development including revised National Lighting Code 2025.
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELCOMA works with MeitY on Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) implementation phases 1-5, market surveillance policy, and Public Procurement Orders for domestic manufacturing of LED lights.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEE Star Labelling program for lighting products. ELCOMA members participate in BEE star rating plans for fluorescent lamps and LED luminaires. ELCOMA Vision 2020 aligned with energy efficiency targets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Solid State Lighting Alliance (ISA): ISA is a global alliance for solid-state (LED) lighting industry development. ELCOMA is a member and partner. Directly comparable in promoting LED standards and quality globally, though ISA focuses exclusively on SSL while ELCOMA covers the broader lighting industry.
• Lighting Industry Association (LIA): LIA is the UK trade association for the lighting industry, providing membership services, testing, certification, and training. Highly comparable to ELCOMA in scope (representing lamp and luminaire manufacturers), though smaller in geographic reach and more focused on European standards.
• Global Lighting Association: Global Lighting Association is the international federation of national lighting industry associations; ELCOMA is a member. Directly comparable in representing lighting industry manufacturers across borders, though operating at a higher level of abstraction.
• European Lamp Companies Federation (ELC): ELC is the European federation of national lighting manufacturer associations, focused on lamp industry policy and environmental issues (WEEE, RoHS). Directly comparable to ELCOMA in representing lamp manufacturers' collective interests, particularly on global environmental initiatives through the Global Lamp Forum.

Regional players

• Japan Lighting Manufacturers Association (JLMA): JLMA is Japan's lighting industry trade association, representing major Japanese manufacturers. Comparable in mandate (lobbying, standards, exhibitions) but operates in a developed Japanese market with different regulatory dynamics and member profile.
• IEEMA (Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association): IEEMA is the broader Indian industry association for electrical equipment manufacturers, including lighting. Comparable to ELCOMA in advocacy and standards work, but covers a wider product portfolio (transformers, switchgear, cables) and competes for government influence on overlapping regulatory issues.
• China Association of Lighting Industry: China's national lighting industry association representing the world's largest lighting manufacturing base. Directly comparable in mandate (lobbying, standards, exhibitions) but operates in a different geography and at much larger scale, serving as the dominant counterpart in Asia.

Broad incumbents

• ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association): ZVEI is one of Europe's largest industry associations for electrical and digital products, including lighting. Comparable to ELCOMA in regulatory advocacy and standards development, but covers a much broader product portfolio and serves a more established European manufacturing base.
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): NEMA is the US trade association representing electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, including lighting. It is the closest US analog to ELCOMA in terms of representing lamp and luminaire manufacturers, setting standards, and lobbying government. Significantly larger and more diversified.

Emerging players

• Illuminating Engineering Society (IES): IES is the US-based technical society for lighting professionals, covering lighting design, engineering, and standards. Comparable to ELCOMA in industry standards work, but more focused on the technical/professional side rather than manufacturer advocacy, and serving a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ELCOMA1
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Electric-Lamp-and-Component-Manufacturers-Association-of-India/1507482119469411
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elcoma-india

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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