Yes, Microtek is an Indian company. It is an Indian brand operating in the power product sector and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Microtek offers a number of power backup and renewable energy solutions for both homes and industries. These products include inverters, UPS systems, solar panels, solar batteries, solar inverters, voltage stabilizers, miniature circuit breakers, distribution boxes and residual current breakers.
Microtek is a leading brand in the Indian power product market, offering reliable and affordable power backup, solar and other electrical solutions to domestic households, offices and industries. The company is the pioneer of sine wave inverter technology in India.
| Details | Info |
| Founder | Subodh Gupta |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| CEO | Amit Kumar Sharma |
| Sector | Power backup, Renewable energy solutions |
Company
Microtek International Private Limited was founded in the year 1989 by Subodh Gupta. The company commenced operations by manufacturing uninterrupted power supplies or UPS to address the persistent problem of frequent power outages in India. Microtek gained popularity among the consumers in the 1990s for its reliable and affordable power backup solutions.
In the 1990s, Microtek launched a series of UPS equipped with digital and pure sine wave technology, which were highly suited for computers and home appliances. The company introduced technologies like Intelli-Charge and Constant & Continued Regulated Charging to improve battery life and efficiency of inverters and UPS, in the 2000s.
Microtek launched both on and off-grid solar solutions like solar inverters, solar panels, solar PCUs and solar batteries in the 2000s. The company also diversified into voltage stabilizers, circuit protection devices, vehicle chargers, wires and cables during this period.
Current Status
Microtek holds a strong position in the Indian power backup and electronics market, and is the only manufacturer of line interactive UPS in India. Apart from its operations in India, the company also exports its products to over 29 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and Middle East. Microtek has an estimated user base of 120 million all over the world.
Microtek operates eight manufacturing facilities, with each facility specialising in specific product segments. Its main state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh is spread over an area of 5 lakh square feet.
Future Outlook
Microtek plans to increase investments towards research and development and enhancing its manufacturing capacity. The company is looking to capitalise on the growing demand for solar and renewable energy solutions, especially with the advent of government schemes like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Microtek is expected to diversify more into healthcare and electrical products segments. Furthermore, the company plans to penetrate new global markets.