ABB invests ~$75 million in India to expand manufacturing and R&D for critical segments

Bengaluru, India, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

• Significant capital expenditure to boost Indian manufacturing and R&D of critical electrification and automation solutions
• Expansion of manufacturing capacity  for critical infrastructure, including renewable energy, metro rail and data centers across five locations
• New advanced R&D and testing labs in Hyderabad and Bengaluru supports the "Make in India" initiative 
• Creation of approximately 300+ new skilled jobs in engineering, operations, and research supports localized production of sustainable technologies

ABB announced today that it will invest a further ~$75 million in India during 2026 to significantly expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development (R&D) capabilities. This investment, combined with its 2025 spend of over $35 million, reflects ABB's commitment to scaling its "local-for-local" strategy in India. Approximately 85 percent of ABB’s products and solutions sold in India are manufactured locally.

The investment will support growth across ABB’s Electrification, Motion and Automation business areas. It follows a decade of strong annual growth in the country, where ABB has invested more than $230 million over this period to strengthen India’s position as a global manufacturing hub. This year marks ABB’s 76th year of operations in the country. 

“This investment in India is an important part of our strategy to support infrastructure build-out and growth in one of our fastest growing markets,” said Morten Wierod, ABB’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are seeing strong demand driven by the country’s energy transition, grid modernization, data center development, and the rapid expansion of the metro and high-speed rail segments. Our expanded facilities will ensure we meet this demand while enhancing our capabilities to serve other markets in the region.” 

Investing in Indian Operations  

Across ABB’s business areas of Electrification, Motion and Automation, investments in multiple Indian locations will focus on expanding production to support its energy transition as well as industries critical to the economy, such as data centers and public infrastructure. Approximately 300 new skilled jobs in engineering, operations, and research are expected to be created as part of the investments.