ABB to invest $75 million in India to scale manufacturing and R&D

Summary

ABB India will invest $75 million (around ₹620–₹630 crore) in 2026 to expand manufacturing and research capabilities across multiple hubs, strengthening its role in ABB’s global supply chain and supporting India’s energy transition and infrastructure growth.

BENGALURU, March 9, 2026 — ABB India on Monday announced a strategic investment of $75 million (approximately ₹620–₹630 crore) for 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities across key locations in the country.

The capital expenditure follows a $35 million investment in 2025 and reinforces India’s growing role as a critical hub in ABB’s global operations.

Restructuring sharpens strategic focus

The expansion comes shortly after ABB India completed an internal restructuring move involving its robotics business. On March 1, 2026, the company transferred its robotics operations to ABB’s global robotics division for ₹1,568.20 crore, allowing the India unit to sharpen its focus on its core Electrification, Motion and Automation segments.

Demand in these areas is rising rapidly as India accelerates grid modernization, renewable energy deployment and industrial automation.

Under ABB’s “local-for-local” strategy, about 85% of products sold in India are manufactured domestically. The 2026 investment program is expected to generate more than 300 skilled jobs across engineering, operations and R&D roles.

Strategic investments across five key hubs

ABB outlined detailed investment plans across major manufacturing and innovation centers:

• Bengaluru (Nelamangala): Around $14 million will expand converter manufacturing for metro and high-speed rail projects and scale production of advanced electrical protection systems.
• Bengaluru (Peenya): A $21 million investment will increase capacity for low-voltage drives and specialized motors while adding a new innovation lab and upgraded remote monitoring systems.
• Hyderabad: ABB will invest about $12 million in the first phase of a new R&D and engineering campus, including advanced testing capabilities planned for later phases.
• Nashik: Around $22 million will expand circuit breaker production and the Vacuum Interrupter facility, supporting localization of SF6-free technologies by 2028.
• Vadodara: A $6 million investment will boost manufacturing of synchronous generators and induction motors for oil, gas and renewable energy applications.

Strong growth momentum

Marking its 76th year in India, ABB reported record financial results in 2025, with revenue reaching ₹13,203 crore (around $1.58 billion).

The company currently employs more than 10,000 people across 25 facilities and five major R&D centers nationwide.

ABB has identified India as a priority growth market and aims to make it one of its top three global markets by 2030.

Why this matters

• Supports India’s push for domestic manufacturing and energy transition.
• Strengthens local supply chains for electrification and automation equipment.
• Expands skilled employment in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
• Reinforces India’s position in global industrial value chains.

FAQs

Q1. Why is ABB investing $75 million in India?

To expand manufacturing and R&D capacity amid rising demand from infrastructure, energy transition and industrial automation projects.

Q2. How will the investment impact jobs?

ABB expects to create more than 300 skilled roles across engineering, production and research.

Q3. What was the robotics restructuring?

ABB India transferred its robotics operations to ABB’s global robotics division as part of an internal strategic reorganization.

Q4. How important is India for ABB globally?

India contributed about 4% of ABB’s global revenue in 2025 and is a key growth market for the company.