ABB India has committed a further investment of approximately $75 million in 2026 to significantly expand its manufacturing footprint and Research & Development (R&D) capabilities across India. This capital expenditure is intended to boost production for critical electrification and automation solutions, supporting key infrastructure growth areas. The investment builds on a previous $35 million spend in 2025 and reinforces ABB’s ‘local-for-local’ strategy in the region, creating over 300 new skilled jobs.
Significant Capital Infusion for Growth
ABB announced on March 09, 2026, a substantial capital expenditure plan of approximately $75 million earmarked for 2026. This investment is strategically aimed at scaling manufacturing and enhancing R&D capabilities in India, reflecting the company’s commitment to its ‘local-for-local’ strategy. This latest commitment, when combined with the over $35 million spent in 2025, signals strong confidence in the Indian market’s robust growth trajectory.
This move is expected to create approximately 300+ new skilled jobs across engineering, operations, and research. Currently, approximately 85 percent of ABB’s products sold in India are manufactured locally.
Focus on Critical Segments
The investment will fuel growth across ABB’s Electrification, Motion, and Automation business areas. It specifically targets expanding capacity for critical infrastructure needs, including renewable energy, metro rail, and data centers. CEO Morten Wierod highlighted strong demand driven by India’s energy transition, grid modernization, and expansion of high-speed rail segments.
Detailed Breakdown of Investments Across Locations
Bengaluru: Nelamangala 1 and 2 (Total $14 million)
ABB is investing $14 million across its two Nelamangala campuses. A major focus is scaling the converter manufacturing facility to support India’s rapidly growing sustainable mobility sector, including long-term plans for high-speed rail and metro transportation capabilities. Campus 2 will see a tenfold expansion for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions and dedicated R&D.
Bengaluru: Peenya ($21 million)
The Peenya operations will receive $21 million to expand manufacturing for specialized motors (including flameproof Ex motors) and low-voltage drives. This site will also see enhancements in digital capabilities, including an innovation lab and modernized flowmeter calibration facilities.
Hyderabad ($12 million)
ABB is progressing a multi-phase laboratory and office project, investing $12 million in 2026 (Phase One), which involves relocating operations to a 12,400+ sqm leased space. Phase Two is scheduled for 2026 and includes a state-of-the-art High Power lab on ABB-owned land, designed to house R&D and engineering teams.
Nashik ($22 million)
An investment of $22 million in Nashik will be used to expand circuit breaker production and enlarge the Vacuum Interrupter (VI) factory. This expansion also aims for the localization of 33kV Primary Gas Insulated Switchgear and new SF6-free technologies by 2028.
Vadodara ($6 million)
ABB will invest $6 million in Vadodara to scale up its slow-speed synchronous generators facility and increase induction motor capacity, supporting core industries like oil & gas and cement. A new training center will also be established here.
ABB in India Overview
ABB has a long history in the country, marking its 76th year of operations in 2026. The company’s revenue in India exceeded $1.5 billion in 2025, accounting for approximately ~4% of the total ABB Group revenue. ABB India currently employs more than 10,000 people across five major locations, operating nearly 25 manufacturing, distribution, and operating facilities alongside five major R&D centers.
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