Organised by IEEMA, ELECRAMA, the global showcase of the electrical industry concluded its 16th edition- highlighting India’s industry prowess and growing global interest in the country. The 5-day event took place from February 22-26, at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The event’s slogan: ‘Bigger, better and bolder’ encapsulates the essence of the exhibition, showcasing the event’s growth, impact, and vision for the future of the power sector. The event themed- ‘Reimagining Energy for a Sustainable Future’, focuses on areas such as sustainability, innovation, quality, safety & reliability and automation.
According to Mr. Vikram Gandotra, Chairman, ELECRAMA, ELECRAMA 2025 is a significant milestone that coincides with the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government of India. The 16th edition of this exhibition has become grander and more unique with 1,100 plus exhibitors spread over 1,10,000 square meters. The exhibitors are from various sectors including new energies & storage, e-mobility & charging infra, digital energy, power transmission & distribution, automation, motion & drives and startups.
With France as the associate partner country and multiple MOUs signed, ELECRAMA continues to strengthen its global presence. Germany has already committed to being the partner country for the 2027 edition, further underscoring the event’s growing international success.
With a stellar lineup of global CXOs, ELECRAMA has 4,00,000 visitors footfall from key business sectors, including utilities, industries, and infrastructure. Over 15,000 buyer-seller meetings have been organized, expected to generate business inquiries exceeding USD 20 billion, as per IEEMA.
A significant international presence with 500 plus buyers, more than 100 exhibitors, business delegations from 80 countries, and a special pavilion for 50 shortlisted start-ups showcasing their innovations, along with powerpack knowledge sessions such as the World Utility Summit, e TechNxt, Women in Power and Domestic Buyer Seller Meet, ELECRAMA is not just an exhibition but a movement that showcases India’s vision, capabilities and leadership in the future of energy.
As per Mr. Sunil Singhvi, President IEEMA, India has already achieved 210 gigawatts of renewable energy, and industries are very confident that we will meet 500 gigawatt by 2030. Additionally, India is becoming a global hub for EV manufacturing and expanding its EV infrastructure.
Role of IEEMA in Empowering the Power and Distribution Sector
IEEMA has always been at the forefront of driving the industry forward. Our vision is simple but powerful – to make India a global hub for electronics and electrical manufacturing. The whole world is looking towards India for sourcing the requirements for the growth of the power sector to drive innovation and foster a strong startup ecosystem. IEEMA is playing a significant part in this.
‘‘To promote startups in the power sector, our programme, ‘Electraverse Sparks’, has conducted contests and selected 50 upcoming startups that have been given free space in the ELECRAMA,’’ says Sunil Singhvi.
IEEMA is also investing in upskilling the workforce for the future. The association has come together to support the government’s policy and framework in power generation, transmission, and distribution, including new and renewable energy.
‘‘With the shift in the global supply chain, we have a unique opportunity to expand our market presence, which is expected to grow from 1.5 trillion dollars now to 3.7 trillion dollars by 2032,’’ says Mr. Sunil. ‘‘IEEMA is committed to enhancing market access across the globe for its members. Our export today is about USD 12 billion, and we are committed to making it USD 25 billion in the next five years,’’ he added.
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Promoting Quality Compliance and Testing Infrastructure is Key Focus in India
For the growth of the export market, it is important that IEEMA actively collaborates and participates with international bodies, advocating policies for standard exports, financing, new business models, and competitiveness.
‘‘Quality is not just about compliance. It is about building a global reputation that Indian products are the best in the world, and under IEEMA’s partnership, Indian industry is moving forward in this direction, and our products are accepted worldwide,’’ says Mr. Sunil.
IEEMA is working with all its stakeholders to extend quality standards and testing infrastructure in the country. It is committed to working with the government to establish new testing infrastructure through public-private partnerships.
‘‘Our message to the world is clear – India is ready to deliver high-quality, reliable and innovative electrical solutions at scale,’’ says the President of IEEMA.
IEEMA is committed to creating a platform for start-ups in the energy space to showcase innovations and bring the latest improvements to energy efficiency, storage, new materials, and IT technology.
‘‘We must not just adopt but lead these trends. The next decade is critical for our industry. We have the talent, infrastructure, and the supporting policy framework to make India a global leader. Let’s build an electrified, efficient and empowered India,’’ says Mr. Sunil.
Combining Electrification and Digitization in the Power Sector
When you look at the development of the planet, the need for electrification is increasing. There is no doubt that this industry will be at the centre of the future energy transition.
As per Mr. Olivier Blum, Chief Executive Officer at Schneider Electric, there is an opportunity to digitalize a lot of electrification processes. If we are able to combine electrification and digitalization, we can continue to transform this industry and have a much bigger impact on the energy transition.
‘‘At Schneider Electric, we’ve developed many solutions and products for Indian people, which has benefited many other countries in the world, especially Africa,’’ says Mr. Olivier. ‘‘India is on its way to becoming one of the fastest-growing countries to give access to renewables. The country has rapidly transformed in the last 10 years, digitizing every part of the economy. We have a big responsibility in our industry to make sure that not only do we electrify, but we also connect objects and help people to deliver energy efficiency.’’
He adds, ‘‘We must continue to support all the people of India to make sure they will have access to energy, green energy, and also support the industrial sector to be more energy efficient.’’
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Developing Smart Infrastructure in India
The per capita electricity consumption in India has surged almost 50% in the last decade. To meet this rising demand for energy, modernization of the power grids and transmission and distribution networks is required to achieve 500 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.
According to Mr. Matthias Ernst Rebellius, Chief Executive Officer at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, the government is taking significant actions, with the 10% increase in capital expenditure spending on power infrastructure and a three-year pipeline for project investments via PPP. Siemens has been a reliable partner for these investments, and we continue to support the government of India’s efforts towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
He adds, ‘‘We remain steadfast in the country’s growth and may expand our footprint in R&D as well as centres of competence, especially data centres, and AI in India.
Smart grids, smart buildings, and smart components are the key to advancing sustainability and efficiency, and data and AI are the necessary tools for this.
According to the International Energy Agency, reaching national goals means adding or refurbishing a total of over 80 million kilometres of grids by 2040, that is equivalent of the entire existing global grid.
In India, it’s not just about adding capacity but utilizing this capacity smartly with digitalization, software and AI-enabled simulations of the grid. This is where the real and the digital worlds come together.
According to the International Energy Agency, reaching national goals means adding or refurbishing a total of over 80 million kilometres of grids by 2040, that is equivalent
of the entire existing global grid.
The Road Ahead
Taking the event to its nucleus, Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of State for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Government of India, discussed the road ahead and the possibilities before us to push the boundaries of innovation and growth.
He says, ‘‘My message today is very clear. I have high expectations from this industry. India, as we know, is on the path of economic revolution. We want to make our country Viksit Bharat. For this economic growth, there is a huge contribution from the power sector.”
As per the National Infrastructure Pipeline 2019-25, energy sector projects accounted for the highest share (24%) out of the total expected capital expenditure of INR 111 lakh crore (USD 1.4 trillion).India’s power sector is expected to attract investment worth INR 17 lakh crore (USD 205.31 billion) in next 5-7 years, as per IBEF.
He adds,‘‘If we want to prove that the power sector is a growth engine for transformation, then we have to make our manufacturing industry an inspiring force, not just for the country, but for the people around the world.’’
In the T&D sector, the country is moving forward by modernizing the sector. The established companies and startups are working hard for technological reforms, creating modern systems that have strengthened the power sector.
The Union Minister emphasized that power can only generate and increase capacity, but we have to work on energy efficiency too. We have to double our electric intensity in 2030 so that we can produce more power with optimal consumption.
He adds, ‘‘From 2014 to 2024, we have reached a renewable energy capacity of over 200 gigawatt, which is 2.81 times since the last decade . Our total installed power capacity from 2014 to 2025 has increased 87%. This proof that India is not just progressing, but we are racing ahead. To keep this journey going, we have to take the next step with self-sufficiency in business and increase our productivity. We have to develop advanced power electronics, efficient transformers, power converters, smart grid solutions, etc. Moreover, e-transportation or e-mobility is a great opportunity for us to improve our EV infrastructure with fast chargers, battery-setting stations, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.’’
The government is standing with the industry. We are awaiting and considering your suggestions to make our policies industry-friendly to promote and bring new technologies to the power and T&D industry, concludes the minister.
The event concluded with a significant industry pledge by Mr. Siddharth Bhutoria, Vice President, IEEMA where IEEMA and its members reaffirmed their commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat, striving to position India as a global manufacturing hub for the electrical equipment industry.
