ABB Invests $75 Million in India to Expand Manufacturing and R&D Capacity

ABB is investing approximately $75 million in India during 2026 to expand manufacturing and research and development capacity as the technology group scales production for electrification, automation and industrial infrastructure markets.

Manufacturing expansion targets critical growth sectors

The investment will support manufacturing and R&D expansion across five Indian locations and is expected to create more than 300 skilled jobs in engineering, operations and research.

ABB said the move builds on more than $35 million invested in India in 2025 and forms part of its wider “local-for-local” strategy, with approximately 85% of ABB’s products and solutions sold in India manufactured locally.

The investment will support growth across its Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses, targeting sectors including renewable energy, metro rail, high-speed rail, data centers and critical infrastructure.

“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,” said Morten Wierod, ABB’s Chief Executive Officer.

“We are seeing strong demand driven by the country’s energy transition, grid modernization, data center 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.”

Capacity increases planned across multiple manufacturing hubs

ABB’s investment programme includes significant expansion across several of its Indian production and engineering sites.

In Bengaluru, ABB is investing $14 million into its two Nelamangala campus facilities, where it plans to expand converter manufacturing and introduce new electrical protection and enclosure technologies. The company said the converter expansion will support India’s growing sustainable mobility sector, with ABB planning to expand its portfolio for high-speed rail and metro transportation over the next three to five years.

At Nelamangala Campus 2, ABB will scale production of uninterruptable power supply solutions tenfold, alongside dedicated R&D and expanded manufacturing for rectifiers, excitation and blending systems, and gas analyzer systems.

ABB is also investing $21 million into its Peenya operations to expand manufacturing for low-voltage drives and specialised motors, including flameproof motors, roller-table motors and smoke-venting motors. The site will also gain an innovation lab, remote monitoring and diagnostics capabilities, and upgraded training facilities.

In Nashik, ABB is investing $22 million to expand production of indoor and outdoor circuit breakers and enlarge its Vacuum Interrupter factory, while supporting localisation of 33kV Primary Gas Insulated Switchgear and SF6-free technologies by 2028.

ABB will also invest $6 million in Vadodara to expand manufacturing for slow-speed synchronous generators and induction motors, serving industries including metals, oil and gas, cement and wind.

R&D expansion strengthens local engineering capabilities

Alongside manufacturing, ABB is increasing its R&D footprint with a multi-phase laboratory and office expansion in Hyderabad.

It will invest $12 million in 2026 in the first phase of the Hyderabad expansion, including relocation to a 12,400+ sqm office and lab facility. A second phase will add a state-of-the-art High Power lab on ABB-owned land later in 2026.

India remains strategic manufacturing hub for ABB

ABB said it has invested more than $230 million in India over the past decade, reflecting the country’s growing importance within its global manufacturing footprint.

The company generated more than $1.5 billion in revenue in India in 2025, accounting for approximately 4% of ABB Group total revenue.

ABB currently employs more than 10,000 people in India and operates nearly 25 manufacturing, distribution and operating facilities, alongside five major R&D centres.