EAPL offers IoT-based products in the market: Shreedhar Kamat

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EAPL offers IoT-based products in the market: Shreedhar Kamat

EAPL offers IoT-based products in the market: Shreedhar Kamat

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Jan 31,26

In this interview, Shreedhar Kamat, Co-Founder & Chairman of Electronic Automation Pvt Ltd (EAPL), highlights advancement in manufacturing capabilities and the company’s product offerings.

EAPL offers IoT-based products in the market: Shreedhar Kamat

With a legacy spanning over three decades, Electronic Automation Pvt Ltd (EAPL) has built a strong reputation in electronic instrumentation through quality, reliability and customer-focused innovation. Backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities and a broad-based market presence, the company is well positioned to benefit from India’s manufacturing and automation growth, states Shreedhar Kamat, Co-Founder & Chairman of Electronic Automation Pvt Ltd (EAPL), in this interview.

Could you outline EAPL’s journey in India, including its origins, offerings, served sectors and key milestones?

Electronic Automation Private Limited (EAPL) began its journey in 1985 with a simple but strong vision. Founded by Late Shri Madhav Kamat, with valuable support from Mr Christian Kruger of Switzerland, the company started with a focus on building reliable electronic instruments for Indian industries.

Beginning with electronic timers, EAPL has, over the past three decades, evolved into a trusted name in electronic instrumentation. The company’s focus has consistently remained on delivering reliable, high-quality and cost-effective solutions. A significant differentiator is that many of its products carry international safety certifications such as CE and UL, making them suitable for demanding industrial applications.

EAPL’s portfolio includes electronic and sequence timers, programmable annunciators, energy meters, temperature controllers, protection relays, power supplies, and digital time switches. These solutions cater to a wide spectrum of industrial, commercial and infrastructure segments, including panel builders, OEMs, utilities and automation companies.

The company serves over 50 cities across India and several GCC countries through a strong network of more than 100 channel partners. Its manufacturing facility spans 100,000 sq ft with an annual capacity exceeding 500,000 units.

EAPL’s manufacturing strengths include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, advanced SMT lines, robust quality-control systems, an in-house tool room, UL-graded plastic moulding, an in-house EMI/EMC laboratory and as one of the promoter of NABL-accredited LAHARI testing facility recognised by the Government of India. With a product rejection rate of below 100 ppm, the company matches global benchmarks while offering consistent and transparent warranty support.

How would you assess the company’s performance during FY 2024–25?

FY 2024–25 was a positive year for EAPL. Our products continued to receive strong market acceptance, driven by their quality, reliability and ease of use. The organisation remains aligned with its guiding philosophy of ‘Engineering Smart Solutions’, reinforcing our commitment to technological innovation, dependability and customer-centric design.

What differentiates EAPL in a competitive instrumentation market?

EAPL’s competitive edge lies in its uncompromising focus on quality, ethical and transparent business practices, and a proven track record spanning more than 30 years. Equally important is our dependable after-sales service and strong technical support.

These attributes have enabled EAPL to build long-standing relationships with organisations such as Reliance, L&T, Tata Motors, Siemens and Crompton Greaves—partnerships that are sustained only through consistent performance and reliability over time.

What are the key challenges facing the business today, and how is EAPL responding?

Rising input costs and a weakening rupee remain key challenges, particularly due to their impact on imported components and overall pricing. EAPL is addressing these pressures by redesigning products for improved cost efficiency, adopting more stable technologies and enhancing features to deliver greater value to customers.

From industry experience, this approach enables competitiveness to be maintained even in volatile market conditions.

How do you view the current outlook for Indian manufacturing, and what are the main demand drivers?

The outlook for Indian manufacturing is encouraging. Growth in infrastructure development, renewable energy, commercial construction and industrial automation continues to drive steady demand.

As EAPL’s products find application across almost all industrial environments, the company benefits from multi-sectoral growth rather than reliance on a single industry. This diversification provides resilience during sector-specific slowdowns.

What impact have recent GST reforms had on the manufacturing sector?

Recent GST reforms have helped reduce operational complexity. Pricing, tax computation and inter-state transactions have become more streamlined, improving efficiency and reducing errors. For manufacturers, this translates into smoother operations and better planning visibility.

How effective have initiatives such as Make in India and the PLI scheme been for your business?

EAPL was recognised as a Make in India company in 2016 and has received multiple awards for continuous innovation and product development. While the company is not significantly involved in PLI schemes and therefore cannot fully assess their impact, the Make in India initiative has clearly encouraged domestic manufacturing, R&D investment and faster adoption of locally sourced components.

What emerging trends do you see shaping manufacturing in India and globally?

Manufacturing is steadily transitioning towards IoT-enabled solutions and Industry 4.0 architectures. EAPL already has IoT-based products successfully deployed in the market, with encouraging feedback from early adopters.

While global adoption is currently more advanced, India is expected to accelerate significantly over the next three to five years as factories modernise. This shift presents strong growth opportunities for automation and smart instrumentation companies.

What are EAPL’s growth priorities for FY 2025–26 and beyond?

EAPL is expanding its product portfolio while witnessing increasing customer confidence. Supported by a strong brand reputation, a stable channel network and a continued focus on smart solutions, the company is well positioned for higher growth in FY 2025–26.

Key priorities include strengthening domestic market presence, expanding exports and launching new products aligned with smart manufacturing. The company aims to build on its solid foundation and achieve larger milestones in the years ahead.