Festo Opens Bengaluru Global Capability Centre

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

The Bengaluru GCC is expected to create 600 jobs in engineering, software development and operations over the coming years and will focus on automation, industrial internet and smart manufacturing solutions. The centre will provide design and testing capabilities and will serve clients across Asia Pacific as well as internal manufacturing units. Festo will also deploy training modules to upskill technicians and engineers in automation technologies. It will integrate digital engineering tools and simulation platforms to speed product iterations and to reduce time to market.

The investment in a capability centre reflects Festo's view that India offers skilled talent and a growing market for automation technologies. The company will engage with educational institutions and industry associations to tailor curricula and apprenticeship programmes that address local skills gaps. This approach is intended to accelerate adoption of advanced manufacturing and to support local supply chains. The centre's programmes will be designed to link theoretical instruction with practical project work to enhance employability.

Local officials welcomed the opening and highlighted potential employment and technology transfer benefits for Bengaluru's manufacturing cluster. Festo's establishment of the centre is likely to boost the regional ecosystem for automation solutions and to encourage other global firms to expand their technical centres in India. The firm signalled a long term commitment to the market and to building capabilities that align with India's industrial growth plans.

"Join industry leaders at RAHSTA Expo, India's premier platform for roads, highways and traffic infrastructure. Register now to explore innovations, network with experts and shape the future of mobility."

Festo, a German automation technology company (Festo), has opened a global capability centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, signalling an expansion of its engineering and digital services in India. The centre will consolidate functions previously distributed across the region and will support product development, application engineering and customer training. Company executives said the facility forms part of a broader strategy to deepen engagement with local industry and academic partners. The Bengaluru GCC is expected to create 600 jobs in engineering, software development and operations over the coming years and will focus on automation, industrial internet and smart manufacturing solutions. The centre will provide design and testing capabilities and will serve clients across Asia Pacific as well as internal manufacturing units. Festo will also deploy training modules to upskill technicians and engineers in automation technologies. It will integrate digital engineering tools and simulation platforms to speed product iterations and to reduce time to market. The investment in a capability centre reflects Festo's view that India offers skilled talent and a growing market for automation technologies. The company will engage with educational institutions and industry associations to tailor curricula and apprenticeship programmes that address local skills gaps. This approach is intended to accelerate adoption of advanced manufacturing and to support local supply chains. The centre's programmes will be designed to link theoretical instruction with practical project work to enhance employability. Local officials welcomed the opening and highlighted potential employment and technology transfer benefits for Bengaluru's manufacturing cluster. Festo's establishment of the centre is likely to boost the regional ecosystem for automation solutions and to encourage other global firms to expand their technical centres in India. The firm signalled a long term commitment to the market and to building capabilities that align with India's industrial growth plans.

Infrastructure Urban

06 Jul 2026

ABS Marine Sees CRISIL Credit Rating Upgrade

ABS Marine Services has secured an upgrade to its long term and short term credit ratings from CRISIL, reflecting improved profitability and revenue growth through long term contracts. CRISIL moved the long term rating from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable and revised the short term rating from A2 to A2+. The action signals strengthened financial metrics and operational resilience. The company benefited from durable client relationships with firms such as ONGC and Schlumberger. The rating decision followed stronger cash flows and an enlarged bank loan facility, which increased from Rs 3,705 million (m..

Infrastructure Transport

06 Jul 2026

Project BRAHMANK Marks 16 Years Of Strategic Roads In Arunachal

Project BRAHMANK is marking 16 years of work to establish strategic road and bridge links across Arunachal Pradesh, maintaining and developing 811 kilometres of roads and nearly 86 bridges that range from small culverts to large steel and arch bridges. These transport links are described as critical for ensuring year-round movement of defence personnel, equipment and essential supplies while improving everyday travel for people in remote villages. The project balances national security requirements with regional development by focusing on reliable access in challenging terrain. Notable enginee..

Infrastructure Transport

06 Jul 2026

Longleng CSOs Give One Week Ultimatum Over Two-Lane Highway

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Longleng district have demanded immediate restoration of the deteriorating Changtongya–Longleng two-lane road and sought a detailed status report on the stalled construction within one week. The demand followed a consultative meeting convened under the Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) to discuss welfare and development concerns. PPC president YB Angam Phom said prolonged non-maintenance had caused hardship to commuters and affected transportation, local commerce and the district's development. The meeting urged authorities to undertake immediate restoration a..