UltraTech's Market Entry Expected to Pressure Wires Margins, Analysts Lower Targets
UltraTech's entry into the wires and cables sector with its Ultravolt brand is expected to intensify competition and pressure margins for existing players, according to Kotak Institutional Equities. UltraTech aims to become a top-2 player within five years through quality, service, and brand-building rather than pricing. While wires may face margin compression due to increased competition and marketing costs, cables could maintain better margins supported by industry tailwinds and longer approval cycles. Kotak has lowered target prices and valuation multiples for key incumbents including Polycab, KEI, RR Kabel, and Havells.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 10 Sept, 07:07 am. Other outlets followed.