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ADC India Communication to grow its presence in India
BAMGLORE: ADC India Communication Ltd [BSE: ADCT] whichoffers the full range of KRONE products and is a leader in broadband connectivity,announced today new management appointments. The leadership changesre-enforce the company’s commitment to India and helps strengthen its position as a leading provider of next gen network infrastructuresolutions for the telecom, broadcast &entertainment and enterprise markets. Mr. S. Devarajan has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company and Mr. J. N. Mylaraiah has been appointed the Managing Director of the company.
An Indian IT industry veteran, Mr. S.Devarajanhas over 30 years’ experience in the technology industry. He was the Managing Director at Tata Elxsi, and also the Managing Director at Cisco India. He was instrumental in building Cisco India as the globalization center east. Devarajan made the historic turnaround of Tata Elxsi to a profitable venture in the mid-1990s.He also is the formerpresident of Manufacturers Association for Information Technology (MAIT) a former member of the IT hardware task force and IT vision task force set up by the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr Devarajan, Chairman of the Board, ADC India Communications, said, “I am delighted to be part of this pioneering company. ADC has had a strong foothold in the broadcast & entertainment market in India and its Krone line of products has been synonymous with connectivity in the telecommunication space.We intend to grow the business by capitalizing on the strong brand name that it has in these verticals to grow our market share. ADC has a robust and technologically advanced product line in fiber and is committed to capture a significant part of that market.”
“With this strategic move, we aim to build a robust network foundation for our clients which can seamlessly transition between legacy and future access technologies cost effectively,” said Mylaraiah, the newly appointed Managing Director of the company. He further added,“we recognize the trust that ADC Krone has built amongst its stakeholders for the past 20 years and would like to reiterate the fact that we are the only source for genuine KRONE products in the industry. Krone products will remain a strong component of our overall product portfolio along with our innovative copper, fibre, FTTX and wireless solutions.”
The company will focus on expansion into newer territories in India as well SAARC countries: Bangladesh, Srilanka and Nepal. ADC India will also launch new products and services in the areas of DAS Passive components, FTTA, CTTA, PTTA, and standard compliant modules to cater to the growing demand for delivering, voice, data, video and wireless services.
In December 2010, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADCT) was acquired by TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity.. In India, ADC India Communications is a separate legal entity with its stock trading in BSE and TE Connectivity India Pvt Ltd having majority shareholding.
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Induction cooktop demand spikes 30× amid LPG supply concerns
Supply worries linked to West Asia tensions push households and restaurants to turn to electric cooking alternatives
MUMBAI: As geopolitical tensions in West Asia ripple through global energy supply chains, the familiar blue flame in Indian kitchens is facing an unexpected challenger: electricity.
What began as concerns over the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has quickly evolved into a technology-driven shift in cooking habits. Households across India are increasingly turning to induction cooktops and other electric appliances, initially as a backup but now, for many, a necessity.
A sudden surge in demand
Recent data from quick-commerce and grocery platform BigBasket highlights the scale of the shift. According to Seshu Kumar Tirumala, the company’s chief buying and merchandising officer, demand for induction cooktops has risen dramatically.
“Induction cooktops have seen a significant surge in demand, recording a fivefold jump on 10 March and a thirtyfold spike on 11 March,” Tirumala said.
The increase stands out sharply when compared with broader kitchen appliance trends. Most appliance categories are growing within 10 per cent of their typical demand levels, while induction cooktops have witnessed explosive growth as households rush to secure an alternative cooking option.
Major e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart have reported rising searches and orders for induction stoves. Quick-commerce apps such as Blinkit and Zepto have also witnessed stock shortages in major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
What was once considered a convenient appliance for hostels, small kitchens or occasional use has suddenly become an essential addition in many homes.
A crisis thousands of miles away
The trigger for this shift lies far beyond India’s kitchens.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Nearly 85 to 90 per cent of India’s LPG imports pass through this narrow waterway, making the country particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions.
The ripple effects have been swift.
India currently meets roughly 60 per cent of its LPG demand through imports, and tightening global supply has already begun to affect domestic availability and prices.
Earlier this month, the price of domestic LPG cylinders increased by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders rose by more than Rs 114.
To discourage panic buying and hoarding, the government has also extended the mandatory waiting period between domestic refill bookings from 21 days to 25 days.
Restaurants feel the pressure
The strain is not limited to households. Restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries are also grappling with supply constraints as commercial LPG availability tightens under restrictions imposed through the Essential Commodities Act.
In cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, restaurant associations report that commercial LPG availability has dropped by as much as 75 per cent, forcing many establishments to rethink their kitchen operations.
Some restaurants have reduced menu offerings, while others are rapidly installing high-efficiency induction systems, creating hybrid kitchens where electricity now shares the workload with gas.
For smaller eateries and roadside dhabas, the shift is less about sustainability and more about survival.
A potential structural shift
The government has maintained that there is no nationwide LPG crisis and has directed refineries to increase production to stabilise supply.
Nevertheless, the developments of March 2026 may already be triggering a longer-term behavioural shift.
For decades, LPG has been the backbone of cooking in Indian households. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the risks of relying on a single fuel source.
Increasingly, households appear to be hedging against uncertainty by adopting electric cooking options to guard against price volatility and delivery delays.
If the current trend continues, the induction cooktop, once viewed as a niche appliance, could emerge as a quiet symbol of India’s evolving kitchen economy.
