ABB will invest US dollars 75 million (mn) in India to expand manufacturing and research and development for critical segments. The investment is intended to enhance local production capacity and accelerate innovation across the company's industrial and electrification portfolios. Company executives indicated the move will support higher localisation of components and strengthen the domestic supply chain. The company will leverage India's skilled engineering talent and existing manufacturing ecosystem to accelerate development.

The programme will focus on upgrading manufacturing facilities, expanding assembly lines and deepening research and development capabilities in India. It will also aim to scale manufacturing of advanced automation products and electrotechnical solutions while integrating digital services to improve efficiency. Partnerships with local suppliers and contract manufacturers are expected to form part of the implementation strategy. Efforts will include strengthening quality assurance and testing capabilities to meet global standards.

The deployment of capital in India is expected to generate increased manufacturing throughput and to support export growth from local plants. The investment is also intended to foster technology transfer and skills development among the engineering workforce and to enhance product adaptation for regional markets. Stakeholders in industry and government were said to view the investment as a vote of confidence in India as a manufacturing and innovation base. The initiative is likely to support the creation of skilled roles and upskilling programmes for technicians and engineers.

The initiative is positioned as a long term commitment to strengthen resilience and competitiveness of the company's operations in the region. It is aligned with broader trends favouring localisation and the upgrading of industrial capabilities and is expected to contribute to sustainable manufacturing practices. The investment underscores India's role in the firm's global manufacturing and research footprint. It is expected to promote more energy efficient production methods and to reduce logistics related emissions through nearer sourcing.