ABB commits USD 75M to grow manufacturing and R&D in India

ABB announced on Monday it will invest about USD 75 million in India in 2026 to expand manufacturing and research and development (R&D) capabilities, strengthening its local manufacturing strategy and supporting fast-growing sectors such as energy, rail, and data centers.

The ABB investment in India will support growth across its Electrification, Motion, and Automation businesses. The company said the expansion will help meet rising demand driven by energy transition, grid modernization, data centers, and metro and high-speed rail projects. The move follows more than USD 35 million invested in 2025 and brings ABB’s total investments in India over the past decade to more than USD 230 million.

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“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.”

The ABB investment in India will create more than 300 skilled jobs across engineering, operations, and research while expanding production across multiple locations.

In Bengaluru’s Nelamangala campus, ABB will invest USD 14 million to increase converter manufacturing and introduce new electrical protection technologies supporting sustainable mobility and rail systems. Another USD 21 million will expand manufacturing at the Peenya facility, focusing on low-voltage drives, specialized motors, digital monitoring, and training infrastructure.

The company is also investing USD 12 million in Hyderabad to develop new R&D labs and a high-power testing facility. In Nashik, USD 22 million will expand circuit breaker production and localize advanced switchgear technologies. Meanwhile, USD 6 million in Vadodara will boost generator and induction motor manufacturing while adding a new service and training center.