Ahmedabad-based Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd (TARIL) is exploring plans to establish a transformer manufacturing base in the United Kingdom, subject to securing sustained orders from European power utilities and grid operators.
The company plans to initially strengthen its sales and customer-support presence through its UK subsidiary, Maxwell Grid Transformers (UK) Private Ltd, before considering local assembly and, eventually, full-scale manufacturing.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Satyen Mamtora told businessline that TARIL would consider investing in local manufacturing once annual order volumes reach around 2,000–5,000 MVA from the UK, Europe and neighbouring markets.
“We would take that decision on demand, not on expectation,” Mamtora said, underlining the company’s cautious approach to overseas expansion.
The proposed move comes amid growing investment in electricity transmission and distribution networks, renewable energy integration and rising power demand across Europe, creating potential opportunities for transformer manufacturers.
TARIL’s phased approach would enable it to establish customer relationships and assess regional demand before committing significant capital to local production. The company will proceed with manufacturing plans only when the order pipeline is sufficient to support the investment.