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Ms. Barkha Gurnani, Assistant General Manager – Sales & Marketing, WAA Cables Pvt. Ltd.

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Ms. Barkha Gurnani, Assistant General Manager – Sales & Marketing, WAA Cables Pvt. Ltd.

“WAACAB outlines a clear growth roadmap built on quality manufacturing, global certifications, and applicationspecific cable solutions-strengthening its domestic presence while scaling responsibly across international renewable and power infrastructure markets.”

What is the company’s long-term growth strategy in the wires and cables industry, and how does it plan to expand its presence both domestically and globally? 

At WAACAB., our long-term growth strategy focuses on quality, diversification and global scalability. We have built a robust manufacturing base in Gujarat that adheres to international standards and certifications, allowing us to serve both domestic needs and global markets. 

Domestically, we are strengthening distribution channels and vendor approvals with government bodies and private sector partners to serve key infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Internationally, we are aligning product certifications (EN 50618, ISO, IEC, BIS, RoHS, CE) with global requirements to support exports and partnerships beyond India. 

This phased strategy enables us to build a strong foundation at home while scaling thoughtfully across markets with high demand for renewable power infrastructure and high-quality electrical cables. 

What key technological innovations distinguish your company from others in the solar & low-tension (LT) cable markets?

Our technological differentiation is driven by a strong focus on material quality, compliance, and application-specific design. We use pure electrolyte-grade copper, which delivers superior electrical conductivity and higher heat resistance, directly enhancing performance, safety, and longterm reliability. 

Equally important is our robust certification framework. Our products comply with leading national and international standards, including EN 50618:2014, IEC, ISO, BIS, RoHS, CE, and TUV, ensuring they meet stringent global benchmarks for quality and safety.

In addition, our approach to application-specific engineering allows us to design solar cables, LT cables, and specialized solutions such as ACDB, DCDB, AJB, and solar connectors that perform reliably under demanding environmental conditions and support scalable renewable energy projects. Together, these strengths give us a clear competitive edge in reliability, durability, and compliance across both the solar and general wiring segments.

How does the company differentiate itself and compete with established legacy brands that have a larger market presence?

We differentiate ourselves through a strong emphasis on quality, agility, and long-term customer partnerships. While many legacy brands cater to broad, generalized markets, we focus on delivering specialized cable solutions, particularly for solar energy and low-tension applications, that are tailored to specific project requirements.

Our organizational agility allows us to offer faster customization and more responsive technical support than larger, more rigid players. This enables closer collaboration with EPCs, developers, and integrators, ensuring smoother execution and better on-ground performance.

Backed by international certifications and key vendor approvals, we are trusted to meet stringent technical and compliance standards. Rather than replicating legacy portfolios, we have carved a distinct niche—building our business around reliability, performance, and customer-centric execution.

Which strategic partnerships have been most effective in helping your clients scale and seamlessly adopt your solutions?

Strategic partnerships are a core pillar in enabling our clients to scale efficiently and execute projects with confidence. Our vendor approvals with leading government agencies and power utilities such as PWD, TPCODL, TREDA, NTPC, SJVN, NHPC, and NVVN allow our products to be seamlessly specified across large infrastructure and solar projects. Theseapprovals significantly reduce qualification and compliance hurdles for developers and EPCs, accelerating project timelines and improving execution certainty.

Equally important are our long-standing collaborations with EPC contractors and system integrators, where we engage closely from the planning and design stage through to deployment. This ensures technical compatibility, smoother installation, and consistent performance across complex, large-scale installations.

In addition, our partnerships with financial institutions and channel-financing partners help distributors and EPCs manage working capital more effectively, enabling uninterrupted supply and scalable project execution. Together, these partnerships create a strong ecosystem that goes beyond product supply, translating reliability, compliance, and performance into real-world project success for our clients.

Looking ahead, what major challenges do you expect to face, and in what way do you plan to navigate them effectively?

The industry is evolving rapidly, and with that come a few key challenges. One is intensifying competition from larger national and international players, which we plan to address through continuous product innovation, consistent quality, and a strong focus on service excellence.

Another challenge is supply chain volatility, particularly in raw materials. We are navigating this by diversifying our sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, and investing in smarter inventory management systems to ensure continuity and reliability.

Regulatory and environmental compliance is also becoming more stringent, especially in the renewable energy sector. We see this not as a hurdle but as an opportunity, and are investing in sustainable manufacturing practices while ensuring all certifications and standards remain current.

Overall, our approach is proactive rather than reactive—driven by ongoing R&D, structured customer feedback loops, and strategic partnerships that help us remain resilient, adaptive, and future-ready.

What is the company’s strategic plan for entering international markets and establishing a scalable global distribution network?

International expansion is a key strategic pillar for us. We are building a strong foundation by leveraging our international certifications, which ensure our products are compliant with global standards and competitive in overseas markets. 

Our expansion strategy focuses on markets with strong renewable energy growth and infrastructure investment, where demand for reliable solar and power cables is rising rapidly. By targeting such regions, we can align our product strengths with real market needs and deliver greater value to customers. 

To build a scalable global distribution network, we are developing strategic partnerships with authorized distributors and resellers, along with local service partners. This approach enables us to provide localized support, improve lead times, and ensure consistent after-sales service.

Overall, our international roadmap is designed to establish WAACAB as a trusted global supplier— one that supports both product distribution and technical services across key renewable energy markets worldwide.

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