ABB India to invest over ₹140 crore for capacity expansion, launches ultra premium motors; shares fall

Electrification and automation major ABB India, on Thursday, September 25, revealed its plan to invest over ₹140 crore to expand and modernise its Low Voltage (LV) motors manufacturing facility in India.

Shares of ABB India have been trading in the negative territory, slipping 1.02% to an intra-day low of ₹5,184 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday. It was trading 0.39% lower at ₹5,216.80 per equity share at the time of writing.

The ₹140 crore investment will be utilised for capacity expansion, warehouse, and upgradation of existing facilities and offices, it said in a regulatory filing.

The proposed 23% capacity addition is expected to be completed by 2029. Currently, the company utilises 80% of its existing capacity.

The company is expanding its capacity for the introduction and ramp of new products, such as flame-proof motors, smoke vent motors, and roller table motors, it added.

Commenting on the development, Stefan Floeck, President of IEC Low Voltage Motors, ABB, said: “Our strategic investment is not just about building capacity — it’s about reinforcing our long-term vision for India as a key global manufacturing hub.”

“With rising demand for energy-efficient motors, we’re engineering solutions that help customers outrun leaner and cleaner,” Floeck said.

New product launch

ABB India also launched IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, along with the investment.

The low-voltage motors, with power ratings from 45 kW to 1000 kW, are India’s first IE5 motor range.

According to the firm, the product is custom-engineered for Indian operating conditions and works seamlessly on both direct-on-line (DOL) and variable frequency drive (VFD), making them ideal for industries such as metals, cement, textiles, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and paper.

With up to 40% lower energy losses compared to IE3 motors, they deliver faster ROI, reduced the total cost of ownership and extended operating life, it stated.

“These motors combine the reliability of proven induction technology with ultra-premium efficiency - without relying on rare-earth metals,” said Sanjeev Arora, President of Motion Business & IEC Low Voltage Motors, ABB India.

"This milestone reflects our commitment to supporting Indian industries with sustainable, high-performance solutions that are built for local conditions and aligned with the nation’s push toward industrial decarbonisation,” Arora added.

ABB India has a total market capitalisation of ₹1.1 lakh crore, as of September 25, 2025, according to data on the NSE.