ABB India Limited has announced plans to invest around $75 million in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities. The investment will support the production of electrification and automation technologies used in infrastructure and industrial sectors.
The move also aligns with the country’s localisation efforts and aims to strengthen the company’s presence in key segments such as renewable energy, transport and digital infrastructure.
ABB stated that the new investment will focus on expanding production capacity and advancing research capabilities across its Electrification, Motion and Automation business segments.
The capital expenditure follows the company’s earlier $35 million investment in 2025, forming part of its strategy to increase local manufacturing. Currently, around 85% of ABB’s products sold in India are produced domestically, reflecting its localisation approach.
Over the past decade, the company has invested more than $230 million in India to support the development of its manufacturing ecosystem.
The planned investment will support facility expansion and technology development across several locations in India.
ABB plans to allocate $14 million to its Nelamangala campuses in Bengaluru to expand manufacturing and introduce new technology solutions.
The expansion will focus on:
The second campus will also increase production capacity for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and support research activities.
Another $21 million investment will be directed towards the company’s Peenya facility to enhance manufacturing capacity and strengthen technology capabilities.
Key developments include:
ABB is investing $12 million in 2026 as part of the first phase of a laboratory and office development project in Hyderabad.
The facility includes a 12,400 square metre workspace for research teams and engineering staff. A second phase will involve the construction of a high-power testing laboratory, which will support advanced product development and testing activities.
In Nashik, the company plans to invest $22 million to expand production of indoor and outdoor circuit breakers.
The facility will also increase manufacturing capacity for vacuum interrupters and support the development of gas-insulated switchgear technologies aimed at improving power infrastructure.
ABB will invest around $6 million at its Vadodara location to expand the manufacturing of slow-speed synchronous generators and induction motors.
These upgrades are intended to support demand from industries including metals, oil and gas, cement and wind energy. The facility will also include improved service workshops and a dedicated training centre.
The investment programme is expected to create more than 300 skilled roles in areas such as engineering, operations and research.
According to ABB, these expansions support the company’s “local-for-local” strategy, which focuses on producing technologies within India for both domestic and regional markets.
The initiative also aligns with India’s Make in India programme, encouraging domestic manufacturing and technology development.
Shares of ABB India Limited were trading at ₹6,000.00 on 9 March 2026, reflecting a decline of ₹62.00 or 1.02% compared with the previous close of ₹6,062.00.
During the trading session, the stock opened at ₹5,982.00, reached a high of ₹6,000.00, and recorded a low of ₹5,853.00.
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ABB’s planned investment reflects its continued focus on expanding manufacturing and research capabilities in India. By strengthening facilities across several locations, the company aims to support infrastructure development and industrial demand for electrification and automation technologies. The initiative also contributes to local manufacturing capacity while supporting employment and technology development within the country.
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Published on: Mar 9, 2026, 3:45 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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