Elecrama is India's largest and Asia's most significant exhibition for the power and electrical equipment industry. Organised by IEEMA — the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association — it is held every two years and serves as the definitive gathering point for the entire electrical manufacturing ecosystem: from transformers and switchgear to cables and wires, meters, solar equipment, and EV charging infrastructure.
The event is held at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh — one of India's largest purpose-built exhibition facilities, strategically located between Delhi and the National Capital Region. Unlike narrower sector-specific shows, Elecrama's breadth reflects the interconnected nature of the electrical industry: cables run through every product category on display, making the expo as relevant for wire and cable manufacturers as it is for transformer or switchgear companies.
The 2026 edition's exact dates are to be confirmed by IEEMA. Given the biennial calendar, Elecrama 2026 is expected to be announced in the first half of the year. Interested participants should monitor IEEMA's official communications for the confirmed schedule.
Elecrama has grown from a modest industry gathering into one of Asia's most important power sector trade events. Its scale statistics reflect the industry's expansion:
400+ exhibitors across multiple product categories occupying several halls at India Expo Mart
50,000+ trade visitors over the duration of the event, drawn from across India and international delegations from over 30 countries
International buyer delegations — IEEMA actively coordinates with trade associations in Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries to bring foreign buyers
Dedicated country pavilions — previous editions have featured Germany, Japan, and China pavilions, reflecting global interest in the Indian electrical market
Conference programme — Elecrama's parallel conference features plenaries with government ministers, CEOs of state utilities, and international energy agency representatives
Consecutive editions since 1992 — with over 15 editions completed, Elecrama has an unbroken track record that gives it institutional credibility with government and industry alike
The growth of Elecrama mirrors the trajectory of India's electrical manufacturing sector: from import dependency in the 1990s to becoming a significant global producer and exporter today.
Elecrama's exhibitor base spans the full electrical equipment value chain. Key product categories present at the expo include:
Power transformers and distribution transformers — from small 25 kVA distribution transformers to 765 kV power transformers for grid interconnection
Switchgear and control gear — LT and HT switchgear, MCBs, ACBs, VCBs, ring main units, and busbar systems
Cables and wires — house wires, building cables, armoured power cables, HT cables, instrumentation cables, optical fibre
Energy meters and metering systems — smart meters, prepaid meters, and AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) systems
Protection and relay systems — numerical relays, protection panels, fault passage indicators
Solar energy equipment — solar modules, inverters, mounting structures, solar cables, and balance-of-system components
EV charging infrastructure — AC and DC chargers, charging management systems, pantograph chargers for buses
Motor and drive systems — industrial motors, variable frequency drives, servo systems for manufacturing and pumping applications
Lighting systems — LED luminaires for industrial, street lighting, and commercial applications
Surge protection and power quality — surge protection devices, voltage stabilisers, UPS systems, harmonic filters
In a sense, cables are the connecting thread — both literally and figuratively — running through every product category at Elecrama. No electrical equipment operates in isolation; every transformer, switchgear panel, solar inverter, and EV charger must be connected through cables. This makes Elecrama an event where cable demand is both displayed and generated simultaneously.
Transformer manufacturers require HT and LT cable connections at their stalls — creating real-time visibility into cable specifications needed in grid projects
Renewable energy exhibitors showcase solar and wind installations that require DC cables, AC armoured cables, and instrumentation cables — all in a single project scope
Smart metering companies demonstrate installations that include communication cables alongside power cables, highlighting the data cabling opportunity in grid modernisation
EV charging infrastructure companies discuss cable requirements for both fixed DC chargers (requiring 35 sq mm+ copper cables) and AC home chargers
Government infrastructure buyers attending Elecrama specify cable requirements as part of larger project tenders — making the expo a pre-tender engagement platform
Cable manufacturers can directly assess which product types are generating highest buyer interest — providing near real-time demand intelligence for production planning
For cable manufacturers, attending Elecrama is not just about exhibiting their own products — it is about understanding the downstream demand environment across the entire electrical sector.
Elecrama attracts a buyer profile that is distinct from and complementary to more specialised cable shows. The following professional categories represent the core visitor base:
Government and public sector buyers — officials from CPWD (Central Public Works Department), railways (Railway Board, zonal railways), state DISCOMs, Power Grid Corporation, NTPC, and NHPC attend Elecrama for market assessment and supplier qualification
Electrical contractors and EPC companies — large civil and electrical contractors who execute transmission line, substation, and building electrification projects
Real estate and infrastructure developers — builders, developers, and project management consultants specifying electrical systems for residential and commercial projects
Consulting engineers — electrical and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineers who specify products in project drawings and tender documents
Industrial buyers — plant engineers and procurement managers from manufacturing, cement, steel, chemicals, and pharmaceutical companies
Export buyers — international delegations sourcing electrical equipment and cables from Indian manufacturers
Traders and distributors — electrical wholesale traders assessing new brands and products to add to their portfolio
IEEMA (Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association) is not just an event organiser — it is the apex body that represents India's electrical manufacturing industry in policy forums, standards bodies, and export promotion councils. Understanding IEEMA's role provides context for why Elecrama carries institutional weight beyond its scale:
Standards engagement — IEEMA represents Indian manufacturers in BIS technical committees that draft Indian Standards (IS) for cables, transformers, switchgear, and meters; Elecrama's conferences often feature standard revision updates
Government policy interface — IEEMA engages with the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency on behalf of its member companies; policy directions presented at Elecrama shape the industry's 3–5 year planning horizon
Export promotion — IEEMA's Export Promotion Council coordinates Indian manufacturer participation at international trade fairs and organises buyer-seller meets with international delegations at Elecrama
PLI scheme advocacy — IEEMA was a key stakeholder in the design of the Production-Linked Incentive scheme for specialty cables, and Elecrama serves as a platform to review PLI scheme progress and outcomes
Talent and skill development — through its Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ), IEEMA promotes workforce development in renewable energy installation, including cable installation skills
Elmeck Wires & Cables views IEEMA events and Elecrama as an important part of our industry engagement. The power and electrical sector is our primary market — our cables are used in the same infrastructure projects, buildings, and industrial installations that Elecrama's buyer community develops and maintains.
At events of this scale, Elmeck presents its ISI-marked product range: FR and FRLS house wires compliant with IS 694, steel wire armoured cables for underground infrastructure, submersible pump cables for agricultural and water supply projects, and multicore control cables for industrial installations. These products align directly with the procurement requirements of the government buyers, contractors, and project engineers who attend Elecrama in large numbers.
Industry events like Elecrama also provide an opportunity for Elmeck to engage with our distributor and dealer partners in a structured environment. For partners interested in understanding our product roadmap or new additions to our range, trade event participation creates the ideal forum for a detailed briefing.
While the exact programme for Elecrama 2026 will be finalised by IEEMA closer to the event, several themes are expected to dominate given the current trajectory of the Indian power sector:
Green energy cables and infrastructure — with India's 500 GW renewable energy target driving massive solar and wind capacity addition, expect dedicated sessions and pavilions focused on cables for renewable energy applications
Smart metering and AMI rollout — the government's smart meter programme covering 250 million connections is generating unprecedented demand for metering infrastructure; cable requirements for smart meter installation will be a focus area
EV charging infrastructure — as India's EV market scales, charging infrastructure buildout requires specialised cables including high-current DC cables, pantograph charging systems for buses, and flexible AC home charger cables
Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat — Elecrama 2026 is expected to prominently feature Indian manufacturing capabilities, with PLI scheme beneficiaries showcasing expanded production capacities
Grid modernisation and energy storage — Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and grid-scale storage require specialised DC and AC cable infrastructure; this emerging segment is expected to feature prominently
Export strategy and global market access — with Indian electrical manufacturers increasingly competitive globally, Elecrama 2026 is expected to host larger international buyer delegations and dedicated export-focused sessions
Elecrama 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential editions in the show's history — arriving at a moment when India's power sector is in the midst of a structural transformation. For cable manufacturers, buyers, contractors, and policymakers, it will be an unmissable gathering. Follow IEEMA's official channels for date and registration announcements as 2026 progresses.
