The Indian UPS industry is by and large a matured industry but it does have its share of
concerns. Firstly, the number of business units manufacturing UPS is very high, especially
in the micro enterprise category. These are predominantly kit assemblers that manufacture
low-quality products with practically no after-sales service.
The basic technology for manufacture of UPS is generally
available in the country though it is at the medium level.
However, despite availability, technology cannot be
readily deployed because of lack of an adequate
component base. The industry is heavily dependent on
imports for critical components.
The number of foreign collaborations in the smaller UPS category (less than 1 kVA) is not
very high. Financial and technical collaborations are largely seen in the higher kVA rating.
In the case of electromechanical and mechanical components, gaps in the technical know how
and production expertise exist in areas of lower micron engineering and precision tooling.
In the lower kVA UPS range, there is lack of standardization of equipment.
When one compares UPS made in the domestic market (not by multinationals), there is a
marked difference in aesthetics. Models available abroad are sleek, light and use better
display electronics.
It is also felt that though Indian manufacturers are carrying out R&D, lack of funds militate
against the development of international-quality products.