Apar Industries to Expand Manufacturing at Khatalwada
Apar Industries Ltd., one of India’s major conductors, cables & lubricants manufacturers, conducted groundbreaking ceremony or ‘Bhoomi Pooja’ for a new plant expansion project at Khatalwada, Gujarat. This information was shared by the company via a LinkedIn post dated 17th April 2025.
Apar’s expansion project at Khatalwada is expected to be with an investment of Rs. 600-700 crore, and it is expected to be completed in FY-26.
Apar’s New 46-Acre Plant to Add to its Khatalwada Cable Manufacturing Facility
Aforementioned groundbreaking ceremony for Apar’s upcoming 46-acre unit at Khatalwada will add to the company’s already existing manufacturing facility. “This new plant is more than just an expansion, it’s a hub for advanced manufacturing and technological advancements”, mentioned Apar’s LinkedIn post.
Although Apar Industries did not specifically clarify the products that will be manufactured at the upcoming unit, the company’s Khatalwada manufacturing facility is engaged in cable manufacturing. It is also Apar’s largest manufacturing unit. Khatalwada facility is equipped with four electron beam (e-beam) accelerators, one of 1.5 MeV, two of 2.5 MeV and one of 3 MeV, for producing cross-linked cables. Apar’s Khatalwada facility is also engaged in the manufacturing of EV charging cables and submarine cables. Therefore, it is likely that through this expansion, Apar will ramp up cable production further at Khatalwada. The new expansion project at Khatalwada, “…reinforces APAR’s commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in the energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing sectors”, stated the company.
Indian Cable Industry Growing Faster than Global Average
As per Wright Research, India’s cable and wire industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.87% to USD 17.08 billion in 2032 from USD 9.32 billion in 2024. This growth is significantly higher than the projected global cable and wire market growth CAGR of 5.8% between 2024 and 2029. Major drivers for India’s cable and wire industry growth are stress on Renewable Energy (RE) projects and rapid growth in the infrastructure sector.
About Apar Industries Limited: Established in 1958, Apar Industries Ltd. has its presence in over 125 countries. Apar’s portfolio comprises manufacture and supply of conductors, transmission cables, specialty oils, polymers, and lubricants. The company’s revenue from operations stood at Rs. 16,152.98 crore during FY-24.