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This article presents a novel study of development and testing of electrically conductive polymer composite. Pine cone fibres were used as a reinforcement in an epoxy matrix and pre-designated composite specimens were fabricated. The developed composite was modified with the incorporation of graphite micro powder in the matrix. Hardness and Electrical conductivity of the developed polymer specimens were evaluated. Maximum hardness with fibre was achieved at 10% weight fraction and further decreased with increase in fibre loading where as in addition of graphite with the composition samples the hardness is substantially increasing up to 123HRC. Maximum electrical conductivity was obtained for 6% graphite loading.