Hitachi India has announced plans to significantly expand its workforce by hiring more than 5,000 employees over the next 5 years, as part of its strategy to scale operations in infrastructure, energy and digital transformation, as per news reports.
The company currently employs around 42,000 people across its businesses in the country.
The hiring initiative will support investments across energy, artificial intelligence, digital services and industrial automation, which will be integrated into Hitachi’s global centres of excellence.
Bharat Kaushal, Executive Chairman, Hitachi India, said the expansion aligns with the company’s long-term commitment to India as a strategic growth and innovation hub.
The recruitment drive is also linked to India’s rapid infrastructure development, particularly in urban transport, railways and power grid modernisation. The company aims to deploy scalable and cost-effective solutions domestically before exporting them to global markets.
Kaushal highlighted that India is better positioned to manage global economic uncertainty compared to many regions, citing geopolitical risks, supply chain disruptions and trade policy volatility. He added that the company sees India as a critical platform for delivering digitally enabled services alongside its manufacturing operations.
Hitachi is also strengthening local manufacturing and ecosystem development to reduce supply-chain dependency on China, acknowledging that building a robust production ecosystem remains a complex and long-term process.
The planned hiring is expected to span major cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai and Delhi NCR, along with key manufacturing clusters.
The expansion reflects deepening India–Japan economic ties, particularly in infrastructure, energy systems and advanced manufacturing, where Japanese investments continue to play a significant role.
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As of January 23, 2026, Hitachi Energy India share price was closed at ₹16,470, a 2.25% decline from the previous closing price.
Hitachi India’s hiring plan underscores growing confidence in India’s infrastructure and digital growth trajectory, positioning the country as a central pillar in the company’s global expansion strategy.
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Published on: Jan 26, 2026, 9:36 AM IST
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