Bosch Measuring Tools is strategically expanding its business portfolio with the launch of the new GMP 2-15 Moisture Meter, marking the brand's entry into the electrical and moisture measurement segment. This move addresses the rising demand for reliable moisture detection across industries like construction, woodworking, and facility management, where preventive maintenance and safety are paramount.
New Product Launch Details
Designed for professional use, the GMP 2-15 delivers fast, accurate measurements for 37 types of wood and 10 different building materials. It also features an integrated thermo-hygrometer to monitor ambient temperature and relative humidity. With a high-contrast TFT LCD display, adjustable threshold scale, automatic self-test function, and rugged IP65-rated housing, the tool is engineered for durability and easy interpretation of readings on job sites.
Strategic Market Entry
Sanmay Dasgupta, Regional President of Bosch Power Tools India, stated that the launch marks the company's strategic entry into the fast-growing Electrical and Moisture Meter category, further strengthening the measuring tools portfolio in India. The GMP 2-15 is designed for professionals in waterproofing, woodworking, painting, facility management, and electrical inspection, where accurate moisture detection helps prevent structural damage, coating failures, mold growth, and electrical safety risks.
Growing Demand for Moisture Detection
The moisture meter category is seeing strong adoption across segments as professionals seek more dependable diagnostic tools. Effective moisture detection is critical in preventing structural damage, mold, and safety risks in applications ranging from woodworking and drywall installation to waterproofing and HVAC inspections. The GMP 2-15 is engineered to meet these modern market demands.
About Bosch in India
In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through 14 companies, including Bosch Limited, the flagship company. Since commencing operations in 1951, Bosch has expanded its footprint across 17 manufacturing sites and 7 development and application centers. In FY 2024-25, Bosch achieved consolidated sales of 2.7 billion euros and total net sales of 373,457 million INR (approximately 4.13 billion euros) in India, employing 38,655 associates as of March 31, 2025.
Bosch Group Overview
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, employing roughly 413,000 associates worldwide as of December 31, 2025, and generating sales of 91 billion euros in 2025. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company aims to use technology to shape universal trends such as automation, digitalization, electrification, and artificial intelligence. Bosch employs some 82,000 associates in research and development. The company was founded in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch.
