This is to inform that the product-based distribution system for three hardware products, namely Electrical Wires, Cables, and Pipes, which was introduced on 1 January 2023, will remain temporarily suspended with immediate effect owing to practical difficulties faced in sourcing and supplying the materials on time. Instead, a company-based distribution system, similar to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) will be adopted.
As per a company-based distribution system (i.e two (2) or more wholesalers appointed by a principal company), only those wholesalers appointed by principal companies to deal in above
three products will be allowed to import and supply in the domestic market. While other entities or general consumers are not permitted to import these products, they can import similar products of different brands or the same product line sourced from principal companies other than those mentioned in the annexed list.
Currently, there are 15 such principal companies and they have appointed 46 wholesalers tosupply and distribute these products in the domestic market. Please refer to the annexed list for further details. Click here for details…
Please note that the number of principal companies and wholesalers is not limited to the above
list. Interested parties/individuals can apply for wholesale and dealership licenses as per theexisting rules in vogue. The department will review the effectiveness of the above system from time to time based on market dynamics in the hardware sector.