ABB has announced plans to invest approximately $75 million in India in 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities across key infrastructure and industrial segments.
The investment aims to strengthen the company’s production capacity and technology development for sectors including renewable energy, metro rail, high-speed rail, and data centers. The move also supports India’s broader “Make in India” initiative and the company’s local manufacturing strategy.
According to the company’s press release, this investment follows more than $35 million invested in 2025taking ABB’s total investment in India to over $230 million over the past decade. Nearly 85% of the products and solutions ABB sells in India are currently manufactured locallyreflecting the company’s focus on domestic production.
Expansion across multiple manufacturing hubs
ABB said the investment will support growth across its Electrification, Motion and Automation business areaswith expansion planned across multiple locations including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nashik and Vadodara.
In Bengaluruthe company is investing $14 million in its Nelamangala facilities to expand production capabilities and introduce new electrical protection technologies. The facility will also support converter manufacturing linked to India’s sustainable mobility and rail transport sector.
Another $21 million investment in the Peenya facility will enhance manufacturing capacity for low-voltage drives and specialized motors while adding digital innovation labs and remote monitoring capabilities.
New R&D infrastructure in Hyderabad
ABB is also developing a multi-phase research and engineering hub in Hyderabadwith $12 million allocated in the first phase. The project includes a new office and laboratory facility as well as a future high-power testing lab designed to support advanced engineering research.
Manufacturing expansion in Nashik and Vadodara
In NashikABB will invest $22 million to expand manufacturing of indoor and outdoor circuit breakers and increase production of vacuum interrupterswhich are used in high-voltage electrical equipment.
Meanwhile, $6 million will be invested in the Vadodara facility to scale manufacturing of synchronous generators and induction motors used across industries such as metals, oil and gas, cement and wind power.
Job creation and long-term growth
The expansion is expected to create more than 300 new skilled jobs across engineering, operations and research roles.
ABB’s CEO Morten Wierod said the investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to India as one of its fastest-growing markets. The company is witnessing strong demand driven by energy transition, grid modernization, expanding data center infrastructure, and the rapid growth of metro and rail networks.
ABB has been operating in India for 76 yearsemploying over 10,000 people and running nearly 25 manufacturing and operational facilities along with five major R&D centers across the country.
Globally, ABB employs about 110,000 people and operates as a technology leader in electrification and automation solutions.
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