Hitachi Energy to Invest ₹2,000 Crore in Tamil Nadu to Drive Power Sector Growth

Hitachi Energy has announced plans to invest ₹2,000 crore to expand its Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Company officials met Chief Minister M.K. Stalin this week to finalise details of the second phase of expansion. This is aimed at increasing capacity and supporting the company’s operations across various markets.

Job Opportunities

The second phase of the expansion is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs over the next 2 to 3 years. The Chennai centre currently employs about 3,000 engineers who work on over 1,000 projects in 46 countries. With the new phase, the total workforce at the facility could reach close to 6,000 within the next 5 years.

India’s Growing Role

The Chennai hub is one of Hitachi Energy’s largest centres globally. It focuses on engineering, programming, testing, and development for projects worldwide. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Global CEO Andreas Schierenbeck said the company’s India operations play an important role in its global support functions. He also mentioned that India now operates the largest synchronised power grid in the world.

Focus Areas

Hitachi Energy continues to see demand in power transmission, renewable energy, and data centre infrastructure. According to N Venu, Managing Director and CEO of Hitachi Energy India, one out of every three data centres in India uses the company’s technology. The expansion in Chennai will support this growing demand and help the company scale up its existing capacity.

Manufacturing and Exports

The company operates 19 manufacturing units in India and exports nearly one-fourth of its total production. India remains an important base for both manufacturing and engineering services within Hitachi Energy’s global network.

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Hitachi Energy India Share Price Performance

As of October 17, 2025, 11:16 AM, Hitachi Energy India share price was trading at ₹17,587, a 0.64% decrease from the previous closing price.

Conclusion

The ₹2,000 crore expansion is a step to boost Hitachi Energy’s operations in Tamil Nadu. The project will add new employment opportunities and increase India’s contribution to the company’s global projects.

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