Orient Electric strengthens switchgear portfolio with launch of Nixa Shield 6kA MCB range

• New range brings reliable circuit protection, installation flexibility and enhanced safety for residential and light commercial applications

New Delhi, September 17^th, 2026: Orient Electric Limited [BSE: 541301, NSE: ORIENTELEC], part of the diversified USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, has expanded its switchgear portfolio with the launch of the Nixa Shield 6kA MCB range. Designed for residential and light commercial applications, the new range addresses the growing demand for reliable circuit protection with the right balance of performance, safety and application suitability.

Nixa Shield 6kA MCBs are designed to simplify installation while offering greater flexibility, irrespective of site conditions. The range features 35 sq. mm dual-function terminals that support both busbar and cable connections from either side, along with a 13-plate arc chute design that optimises the current path and reduces power loss. A two-position DIN clip enables quick and secure mounting, while line-load reversibility allows incoming and outgoing connections from either side. 

Ravindra Singh Negi, Managing Director and CEO of Orient Electric, said, “The 6kA MCB segment is seeing growing adoption, particularly across residential and light commercial applications, and we see an opportunity to address this need with a reliable and well-engineered product. With Nixa Shield, we are bringing a solution that is designed for everyday electrical installations, offering the right balance of reliability, performance and value. We have been building our presence across Switches, Switchgears and Wires, with a focus on understanding the needs of consumers and professionals across these categories. Nixa Shield builds on that understanding, bringing a reliable solution suited to the growing requirements of residential and light commercial applications.”

The Nixa Shield range is available across rated currents from 6A to 63A in both B and C curve tripping characteristics, for the rated voltage of 240/415V AC. It conforms to IS/IEC 60898-1, and carries CE and ISI certifications, backed by a 5-year warranty.

With the addition of Nixa Shield 6kA MCBs, the company further strengthens its presence across the electrical ecosystem, expanding its switchgear portfolio to address a wider range of applications and consumer needs. The new range further builds on the company’s efforts to deepen its presence across Switches, Switchgears and Wires, and serve consumers and trade partners across markets.

Orient Electric’s switchgear portfolio brings together a comprehensive range of products for diverse market needs. The premium Eurotech range stands out with SDB (Snap Disc Bi-metal) technology and advanced heat-sensing capabilities, along with a complete range of RCCBs and Isolators — making it a first-of-its-kind offering in the MCB category. The portfolio also includes the Stella Neo MCB range, offering reliable overload and short-circuit protection across applications.