ABB India Orders Rise 25% in Q1 CY2026

11 May 2026 CW Team

ABB India reported standalone orders of Rs 42.80 billion in Q1 CY2026, a 25 per cent year-on-year increase, supported by strong demand across electrification and motion businesses. Revenue rose 6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 31.84 billion, while profit after tax stood at Rs 342 crore.

The company’s order backlog increased 17 per cent year-on-year to Rs 11,094 crore, providing stronger revenue visibility for upcoming quarters. Key order wins came from data centres, metro rail, smart city projects, metals, wind, solar, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, state utilities and packaged foods.

ABB India also announced a USD 75 million investment to expand manufacturing and research and development capabilities for critical segments. Profitability was impacted by revenue shortfall, metal price volatility and foreign exchange movement.

Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India, said the company remains well positioned to benefit from India’s next industrial capex cycle, supported by strong customer engagement, execution discipline and a diversified order book.

The company also reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability goals, including water stewardship, greenhouse gas emission reduction, supplier engagement and RE100 targets.

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