Yes, Orpat is an Indian company founded in the year 1971. Orpat Group is a diversified conglomerate manufacturing a wide range of electronic products, such as wall clocks, home appliances, calculators, alarm timepieces, fans, educational toys for children, electrical accessories and more. Orpat Group has the distinction of being the largest manufacturer of wall clocks in the world.
Orpat is particularly known for its timekeeping products like wall clocks, wrist watches, and alarm clocks. The company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities equipped with advanced automation and quality control systems in Morbi, Gujarat.
| Detail | Info |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | Odhavjibhai R. Patel |
| Headquarters | Morbi, Gujarat |
| CEO | Neville Patel |
| Sector | Electronics |
Company History
Orpat was established in the year 1971 as Ajanta Transistor Clock Manufacturing Company at Morbi in Gujarat. The company’s very first products were mechanical wall clocks, sold under the brand name Ajanta, that were known for their aesthetics and durability. In the 1980s, Orpat diversified its product portfolio to include alarm clocks and timepieces. During this period, the company also commenced manufacturing calculators, thereby becoming one of the first manufacturers of calculators in India.
Orpat became the first company in the early 1990s to manufacture calculator clocks, a combination of wall clock and calculator. The company soon diversified into other products like home appliances, corded and cordless telephones, emergency lights, and torches. By the late 1980s and early 1990s, Orpat had started exporting its products to multiple countries in Asia and Middle East.
Current Status
Orpat currently has a network of 50,000 retailers and 450 depots in India. Its export network covers over 45 countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East and Europe. The company remains the largest manufacturer of wall clocks in the world with an annual production capacity of 3 million units, as of 2025. Other products in Orpat’s portfolio include fans, geysers, heaters, mixer grinders, LED lights, air coolers, and modular electrical switches.
Orpat is partnering with e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart to expand its customer base. The company is also operating in the green energy sector especially in the wind energy segment in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Future Outlook
Orpat is looking to expand its product portfolio with the addition of IoT enabled devices and smart home appliances. The company is focusing on capturing a higher market share in the premium fan segment on the back of its IoT-enabled smart fans. Orpat is seeking to expand into new markets like Latin America and expand its presence in Europe.