Behind ABB’s US$75m Investment in India’s Energy Future

ABB has announced a US$75m investment to expand its Indian manufacturing and R&D footprint, with a clear focus on strengthening critical energy infrastructure across renewable generation, grid systems and electrified transport.

The programme spans five sites and includes the establishment of new R&D and testing hubs in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, designed to support innovation in power electronics, smart grids and sustainable mobility. In total, around 300 skilled roles will be created across engineering, operations and research.

ABB currently employs more than 10,000 people in India.

Growing energy infrastructure

The investment builds on a decade of solid growth in India, where ABB has committed more than US$230m to develop advanced production capability and strengthen the country’s position within global clean‑technology supply chains.

The company’s revenues from Indian operations reached more than US$1.5bn in 2025, representing just under 4% of group total.

Morten Wierod, ABB’s Chief Executive Officer, says: “This investment in India is an important part of our strategy to support infrastructure build‑out and growth in one of our fastest growing markets.

“We are seeing strong demand driven by the country’s energy transition, grid modernisation, data centre development and the rapid expansion of the metro and high-speed rail segments.

“Our expanded facilities will ensure we meet this demand while enhancing our capabilities to serve other markets in the region.”

Manufacturing for the electrified economy

In Bengaluru’s Peenya industrial district, ABB is investing US$21m to expand manufacturing capacity and upgrade its technology base.

The site will produce a broader range of low‑voltage drives and specialised electric motors used across renewable energy, industrial efficiency and thermal management applications.

ABB is also modernising its high‑precision electromagnetic flowmeter calibration systems to support more advanced instrumentation for process industries.

In Vadodara, ABB has committed US$6m to expand its production area and serve increasing energy demand from metal, cement, wind, and oil and gas sectors.

Local innovation

ABB is investing US$14m across its twin campus facilities in the Nelamangala area of Bengaluru to strengthen local design and manufacturing capabilities.

These sites will produce next‑generation electrical protection and enclosure technologies while scaling up converter production – a key enabler of India’s accelerating e‑mobility and renewable‑integration targets.

One newly constructed campus will focus specifically on power protection systems to ensure resilient grid performance and stable energy distribution.

Progressing power for the years to come

As India expands its position as a clean‑energy manufacturing hub, ABB’s new facilities will serve both domestic and export markets. A 2025 McKinsey report found that India has significantly increased its global manufacturing share, with electronics exports to the US expected to rise from US$10bn to US$80bn by 2030.

Over the next three to five years, ABB aims to broaden its portfolio across high‑speed rail, metro electrification and grid‑connected energy solutions.

The company continues to invest heavily in Hyderabad and Nashik on offices, laboratories and circuit‑breaker production, reinforcing its long‑term commitment to supporting India’s transition towards a more electrified, efficient and sustainable energy economy.

ABB today operates across five major locations in India, including nearly 25 manufacturing, distribution and operating facilities and five dedicated R&D centres.