Hitachi Energy will invest approximately ₹2,000 crore to establish a new large power transformer manufacturing facility in Karjan, Vadodara, as it expands its manufacturing footprint in India to meet growing domestic and global demand for electricity infrastructure.
In a statement on Friday, 12 June, the company said that the investment follows an announcement made by Hitachi Energy India Limited during its FY26 fourth-quarter results and forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen manufacturing capacity in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets.
The new facility, scheduled for completion in FY28, will manufacture large power transformers used in high-voltage transmission networks, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems, power generation projects, artificial intelligence (AI) data centres and large-scale industrial applications.
According to Hitachi Energy, the investment comes at a time when India is expected to significantly expand its power transmission infrastructure.
Citing a Central Electricity Authority report, the company said India will require investments of ₹7.93 lakh crore in transmission infrastructure to integrate more than 900 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2035.
The company said rising demand for large power transformers, driven by grid expansion, industrial electrification and the growth of data centres, has increased the need for additional domestic manufacturing capacity.
The new factory will complement Hitachi Energy India Limited’s existing transformer manufacturing facilities in Gujarat and its transformer insulation and component manufacturing units in Mysore and Halol.
N Venu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Energy India Limited, said the investment reflects the company’s confidence in India’s energy future and growing role 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,” Venu added.
The company said the project is expected to generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs while contributing to local economic development and skills advancement.
“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,” said Bruno Melles, Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Energy’s Transformers Business Unit.
According to the company, the factory is being planned as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified facility with a focus on energy efficiency, responsible resource use and reduced environmental impact.
The plant will also incorporate smart manufacturing technologies and end-to-end digital connectivity to support data-driven operations, improve productivity and enhance product quality.
Hitachi Energy said the investment forms part of its global expansion programme covering manufacturing capacity, research and development, engineering capabilities and strategic partnerships aimed at meeting rising electricity demand worldwide.
The company also highlighted its recent role in commissioning one of the world’s largest urban HVDC city-centre in-feeds in Mumbai, describing it as part of its contribution to India’s evolving energy infrastructure and clean energy transition.
