Hitachi Energy Invests ₹2,000 Crore for Manufacturing Hub in Vadodara

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“This investment reflects our confidence in India’s energy future and the country’s growing stature as a strategic manufacturing base. By expanding our manufacturing presence, we aim to empower local communities, create skilled jobs, and deliver innovative solutions that support the country’s energy and sustainability goals” - N Venu, Managing Director & CEO - Hitachi Energy India Ltd.

June 2026 : As India accelerates its march toward a cleaner, power-packed future, the backbone of its electrical grid is getting a monumental upgrade. Hitachi Energy India Limited has recently announced a massive investment of approximately INR 2,000 crore to establish a brand-new, Large Power Transformer (LPT) factory in Karjan, Vadodara. The expansion marks a major milestone in the company’s 77-year journey in India, positioning the region as a critical hub for global electrification.

With the Central Electricity Authority projecting a staggering INR 7.93 lakh crore needed in transmission infrastructure to integrate over 900 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel energy by 2035, the demand for high-capacity local manufacturing has never been more urgent. Hitachi Energy’s new facility will step in to bridge this gap, supplying heavy-duty grid equipment tailored for high-voltage transmission, AI data centers, and massive industrial electrification.

Scheduled to be fully operational by FY28, the digital-first facility is designed to be a LEED-certified smart factory focusing heavily on sustainability and energy efficiency. Beyond churning out mission-critical technology, the project is a massive win for the local community, as it is expected to generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs while elevating the region's industrial skills.

Speaking on the expansion, N Venu, Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India Ltd., shared his vision for the region: “This investment reflects our confidence in India’s energy future and the country’s growing stature as a strategic manufacturing base. By expanding our manufacturing presence, we aim to empower local communities, create skilled jobs, and deliver innovative solutions that support the country’s energy and sustainability goals”

Echoing this enthusiasm for the market's trajectory, Bruno Melles, CEO of the Transformers Business Unit at Hitachi Energy, added: “India is one of the fastest-growing energy markets globally. This new factory will strengthen our ability to serve customers locally while contributing to the nation’s self-reliance and infrastructure development”

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