WIRE COLOUR CODE INDIA 2026: AVOID DANGEROUS MISTAKES
Colour coding in electrical wiring is not decorative. It is a life-safety standard that enables any licensed electrician or emergency responder to instantly identify which wire is live, which is neutral, and which is earth, without any testing equipment. Confusing colour codes during installation have caused electrocutions, fires, and deaths in Indian buildings. The colour code for electrical wires in India is defined under IS 694:2010 (Bureau of Indian Standards), which governs PVC-insulated cables for voltages up to 1,100V. Kundan Cab manufactures all House wire FR and FRLSH wires in full compliance with this colour standard.