Generator is a type of machine which works on the principle of electromagnetism and converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It is an essential type of machinery to provide power backup to industrial, commercial spaces and private homes during power outages. Industries, in particular, are heavily dependent upon generators because reliable power supply is critical to avoid disruptions in operations and reduce downtime. Indian generator market is estimated at USD 1.35 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 1.74 billion by 2030. Multiple industries like automotive, pharmaceuticals and textiles account for a huge chunk of power needs and the demand for gensets is likely to increase in these industries. Here is a list of the top 10 generator companies in India for the year 2025.
1. Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, established in the year 2009, is a part of the Kirloskar Group which was founded in the year 1888. It is one of the largest manufacturers of power generating sets in the world. Apart from diesel generator sets and electrical generators, the company also manufactures dual fuel kit generators which run on both gas and diesel, and retrofit emission control devices for diesel generators which reduce exhaust emissions.
KOEL generator and engine sets comply with the noise and emission standards mandated by the Central Pollution Control Board, India.
2. Cummins India Limited
Cummins India Limited, founded in the year 1962, designs and develops integrated generator sets for efficient power supply for residential, commercial and industrial needs. It offers a wide range of generator sets comprising of diesel generator sets available in the power range of 15-3750 kVA range, natural gas generator sets in the 13-2000 KW range and hydrotreated vegetable oil generators. Other power generation products manufactured by the company include generator set controls, transfer switches, alternators and battery energy storage systems.
Cummins India operates 4 manufacturing plants with two manufacturing plants dedicated to generator production for exports and domestic Indian market.
3. Atlas Copco India
Atlas Copco India, established in the year 1960, is a part of the 150-year old Atlas Copco Group. It offers a wide range of products, such as power generators, power tools, pumps, assembly systems and compressors and more. In power generation category, the company offers both portable diesel generators and energy storage systems. Portable diesel generators are available up to a rating of 100 kVA while the Lithium-ion powered energy storage systems are designed for high-energy applications.
Atlas Copco India operates two manufacturing facilities located and Pune and Chakan. The company also provides repairs and maintenance services to its customers.
4. Mahindra Powerol
Mahindra Powerol, established in the year 2001, is a part of the Mahindra Group with more than 20 years of experience in the power generation sector. It manufactures multiple kinds of generators, including gas gensets, diesel generators and silent generators, in the range of 5 kVA to 625 kVA.
Mahindra Powerol has a large network of more than 200 dealers and services centres across India. Furthermore, the company also exports its products to over 42 countries.
5. Ashok Leyland Limited
Ashok Leyland Limited, founded in the year 1948, is a flagship company of the Hinduja Group. Apart from commercial vehicles and other products, it also offers power solutions, including diesel gensets. The diesel gensets are available in the power range of 15 kVA to 250 KVA, and are designed to meet the CPCB4+ emission standards.
Ashok Leyland offers diesel gensets designed for meeting the power generation needs of multiple sectors, such as infrastructure projects, healthcare institutions, banks, supermarkets, commercial complexes and more.
6. Greaves Cotton Limited
Greaves Cotton Limited, established in the year 1859, is a multi-product company with a number of businesses, such as Greaves Engineering, Greaves Electric Mobility and Greaves Technologies. Greaves Engineering manufactures IoT enabled gensets in the power range of 5 kVA to 2500 kVA. The gensets are compliant with the CPCB 4+ emission standards and designed to supply uninterrupted power with low noise levels.
Greaves Engineering provides gensets for all kinds of establishments, right from residential and commercial complexes to railways and industries.
7. Honda India Power Products Limited
Honda India Power Products Limited, established in the year 1985, is a subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company of Japan. It manufactures a wide range of power products, including portable generators. The company is particularly known for its EU series of portable self-start generators equipped with sine wave inverter technology which are suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty commercial and domestic activities.
HIPPL generators conform to the stringent phase II noise and emission norms mandated by the CPCB. The company has a network of 600 dealers in India and also exports to 35 countries.
8. Caterpillar
Caterpillar, founded in the year 1925, has been manufacturing and operating a host of products, including generators, in India since 1971. It offers commercial and industrial generator sets in the power range of 5 kW to 5720 kW. The generator sets come in multiple variants, such as diesel-powered generator sets, gas generator sets, mobile generator sets and battery energy storage systems.
Caterpillar generators are particularly suited for harsh environments and heavy-duty applications like mining and manufacturing.
9. Sudhir Power
Sudhir Power, established in the year 1973, specialises in power generation and distribution equipment manufacturing. It offers a wide range of diesel gensets in the power range of 7.5 kVA to 3750 kVA for meeting the power needs of homes, businesses and industries. The gensets are equipped with advanced noise-reduction technology and compliant with CPCB 4+ emission standards.
10. Kohler Power India
Kohler Power India, a part of the Kohler Group, was founded in the year 1997. It manufactures a wide range of premium quality diesel generators in the power range of 1010 kVA to 4500 kVA. The generators are available in multiple categories, such as portable, marine, mobile, small business, home and industrial.
Conclusion
Indian generator sets market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5% in the 2025-2030 period. The top brands are the driving force behind the high growth expected to be registered by this industry.
