Universal Cables Ltd., a part of the M P Birla Group, is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of electrical cables, wires, and conductors, founded in 1945 and rebranded in 1961. The company collaborates with global leaders like Toshiba, General Electric, and Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., to produce a wide array of products, including power cables, capacitors, and fibre optics. It engages in turnkey projects for electrical infrastructure and has diversified into telecommunications, establishing subsidiaries like Birla Ericsson Opticals.
Significant milestones include the merger of Optic Fibre Goa in 2006, and technological advancements such as the Vertical Continuous Vulcanization (VCV) technology for XLPE Power Cables. In recent years, the company has expanded its capacity in various cable segments and implemented advanced software solutions like SAP HANA and CYMCAP to enhance operations. Universal Cables continues to innovate, recently completing high-voltage cable tests and expanding its manufacturing capabilities to stay competitive in the evolving electrical and telecommunications markets.
