Energy-deficit Karnataka, which has initiated projects to produce 18,000 MW, has targetted to be a power surplus state by 2017, the CM said.

The electrical equipment industry witnessed a growth of 6 per cent in the first half of this financial year, says an industry report.

In India, we have beautiful laws, but there's no enforcement. The regulator, if truly independent, can make a difference.

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association said the problems faced by the industry are more structural in nature.

The Indian electrical equipment sector, that contributes 1.4% to the nation's GDP, should focus on developing human resource capital.