Hitachi India Targets Growth in Rail, Energy, and Payments Amidst Accelerating Project Execution

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Hitachi India Chairman Bharat Kaushal said India has seen an improvement in the execution of large projects over the last 10 years, as per PTI report. 

He said Japanese investment commitments are now being utilised more quickly, compared with earlier years when implementation delays slowed the use of funds. 

Change in India-Japan Deal Flow 

Kaushal said faster execution has led to larger deal sizes between India and Japan. He added that transactions are no longer limited to government-to-government agreements. 

Private sector participation has increased across equity investments, debt funding and partnership arrangements, reflecting a broader investment base. 

Railways and Urban Transport Spending 

Railways and urban mobility continue to account for a large share of infrastructure spending. Kaushal said investment in the rail sector, including metro rail and other urban transport systems, is estimated at $45-50 billion.  

He said the spending relates to the expansion and modernisation of rail networks in several cities and regions. 

Energy Sector Investment Levels 

Kaushal mentioned the energy sector has also seen substantial investment. Spending in the sector is estimated at close to $40 billion.  

He said energy projects now extend across different parts of the economy, with links to transport, manufacturing and other infrastructure activity. 

Payments Operations in India 

Apart from infrastructure, Hitachi operates a payments business in India. This includes cash-handling systems such as ATMs and digital payment solutions, including its work with State Bank of India (SBI). Kaushal said both cash-based and digital payment segments have grown alongside the wider adoption of electronic payments. 

Use of Earlier Commitments 

Kaushal said around $42 billion committed in 2022 was largely deployed before the end of 2025, and this reflected faster project execution compared with earlier periods. He also said artificial intelligence is expected to be used more widely in manufacturing, with applications linked to cost reduction and productivity. 

Hitachi Energy India Share Price Performance  

As of January 21, 2026, 9:51 am, Hitachi Energy India share price was trading at ₹16,705, a 0.45% increase from the previous closing price. 

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Conclusion 

Improved execution timelines have led to quicker deployment of Japanese investments in India, with railways, energy and payments remaining key areas of activity for Hitachi. 

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