ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen electrification and automation R&D

ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen electrification and automation R&D

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced plans to invest approximately $75 million in India in 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and research and development capabilities in electrification and automation technologies. The investment builds on more than $35 million invested in 2025 and forms part of ABB’s long-term strategy to strengthen India’s role as a global manufacturing hub while supporting the company’s “local-for-local” approach. The investment will expand facilities across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nashik, and Vadodara and is expected to create more than 300 skilled jobs. The projects include expanded production of converters for sustainable mobility, low-voltage drives, specialized motors, circuit breakers, and generators, as well as new R&D laboratories and testing facilities. The investments aim to support key sectors such as renewable energy, grid modernization, data centers, and metro and high-speed rail infrastructure. ABB has operated in India for 76 years and currently generates more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue from the country, employing over 10,000 people across numerous facilities.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 9-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB has announced plans to invest approximately $75 million in India in 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and strengthen research and development capabilities in electrification and automation technologies. The investment forms part of the company’s ongoing “local-for-local” strategy, aimed at supporting infrastructure development and industrial growth in one of ABB’s fastest-growing markets.

The new investment follows more than $35 million spent in India in 2025 and continues a broader decade-long commitment in which ABB has invested over $230 million to reinforce the country’s role as a global manufacturing hub. In 2026, ABB also marks its 76th year of operations in India.

Currently, about 85 percent of the products and solutions ABB sells in India are produced locally. The latest investment will further expand manufacturing and engineering capacity across several key locations while supporting the creation of more than 300 skilled jobs in engineering, research, and operations.

The investments will span ABB’s Electrification, Motion, and Automation business areas and are intended to support sectors experiencing rapid growth in India, including renewable energy, data centers, grid modernization, metro transportation, and high-speed rail infrastructure.

ABB Chief Executive Officer Morten Wierod said the investment reflects the company’s strategy to support infrastructure development and economic growth in a market where demand for electrification and automation technologies continues to rise. He noted that India’s ongoing energy transition, expanding power networks, and growth in digital infrastructure are driving strong demand for ABB’s solutions. Expanding production and engineering capabilities in the country will help the company serve local customers while also strengthening its ability to supply other markets in the region.

Across several cities, ABB will expand production facilities, upgrade technology capabilities, and establish new research and testing infrastructure.

In Bengaluru, ABB will invest $14 million in its Nelamangala campuses to expand manufacturing capacity and introduce new product technologies. The company plans to scale up converter manufacturing, which plays an important role in India’s growing sustainable mobility sector. The facility will support future growth in metro and high-speed rail systems, including propulsion equipment, traction motors, and associated services.

At the newly built Nelamangala Campus 2, ABB will significantly expand production capacity for uninterruptible power supply solutions, increasing output tenfold. The site will also host new research and development activities as well as manufacturing operations for rectifiers, excitation systems, blending technologies, and gas analyzer systems used across multiple industrial sectors.

Additional investment of $21 million will be directed to ABB’s Peenya facility in Bengaluru. This project will expand manufacturing for low-voltage drives and specialized motors, including flameproof motors, roller-table motors, and smoke-venting motors. The site will also gain an innovation laboratory, remote monitoring and diagnostics capabilities, upgraded training facilities, and improvements to high-precision electromagnetic flowmeter calibration systems.

In Hyderabad, ABB is developing a new multi-phase research and laboratory complex. Phase one includes a $12 million investment in office and laboratory facilities covering more than 12,400 square meters, with operations relocating to the site in early 2026. A second phase scheduled for later in 2026 will establish a high-power testing laboratory on ABB-owned land, creating a major hub for engineering and R&D teams.

ABB is also expanding its manufacturing operations in Nashik with a $22 million investment. The facility will increase production of indoor and outdoor circuit breakers and expand the company’s Vacuum Interrupter manufacturing capabilities. The project will also support the localization of 33kV gas-insulated switchgear and the development of new SF6-free technologies planned for introduction by 2028.

In Vadodara, ABB will invest $6 million to expand manufacturing capacity for slow-speed synchronous generators and increase output from its induction motor production facility. The site will also include expanded service workshops, upgraded infrastructure, and a new training center designed to support workforce development and industry partnerships.

ABB’s operations in India generated revenue exceeding $1.5 billion in 2025, representing roughly four percent of the ABB Group’s global revenue. The company employs more than 10,000 people across the country and operates around 25 manufacturing, distribution, and operational facilities alongside five major research and development centers.

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com.

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