ABB India Share Price

ABB is a company that operates in the technology sector, particularly in electrification and automation. The company connects engineering know-how with software solutions to optimise manufacturing processes, logistics, power systems and operational efficiency. With a history spanning over 140 years, ABB has a workforce of 1,05,000 employees.

The roots of the ABB Group date back to the late 19th century. The company has a long history of invention and technological leadership. Charles E.L. Brown, Walter Boveri and Ludvig Fredholm, who represented ASEA, played important roles in the late 1800s leading to the establishment of the ABB Group.

A significant milestone occurred in 1988 when the energy and power company BBC and automation giant ASEA merged to form Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (ABB).

ABB India Ltd was incorporated on December 24, 1949, in Mumbai, as Hindustan Electric Company Ltd. On September 24, 1965, the company’s name was changed to Hindustan Brown Boveri Ltd. In addition to producing heavy engineering and industrial equipment, ABB India Ltd also engages in building and engineering projects.

The company works on projects related to transportation, power transmission, process automation, pollution control and energy production. ABB India Ltd has its corporate office and registered office in Bengaluru. With a market capitalisation of over ₹98,000 crore as of December 27, 2023, ABB India Ltd’s share price has gained more than 280% in 3 years.

Business operations

ABB’s operations are meticulously structured into four global business areas — electrification, motion, process automation and robotics & discrete automation — consisting of 21 divisions.

Electrification:

ABB’s business portfolio includes electrification-related products, digital solutions and services, ranging from sockets to substations. Enabling safe, sensible and sustainable electricity is the main goal. In addition to solar inverters, modular substations, distribution automation, power protection, wire accessories, switchgear, enclosures, cabling, sensors and control, the products cover digital and connected technologies for low- and medium-voltage applications.

Motion:

ABB’s motion division offers electrical motors, generators, drives and services. The company’s focus is on providing integrated digital powertrain solutions for automation applications in infrastructure and transportation. Process Automation: This business covers intelligent automation, electrification and digital solutions.

Robotics & Discrete Automation:

The company provides value-added solutions for robotics, machine learning and factory automation. Through its work in artificial intelligence, digital partnerships and investment in a state-of-the-art robotics plant in Shanghai, ABB has displayed its focus towards innovation.

ABB India follows a calendar year cycle (from January to December) to report its financial results.

Financial highlights

In CY 2022, ABB India Ltd, reported a revenue of ₹8,568 crore, compared to ₹6,934 crore it reported in CY 2021. ABB India’s net profit in CY 2022 was ₹1,016 crore, compared to ₹520 crore in CY 2021. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was ₹1,129 in CY 2022, compared to ₹699 crore in CY 2021. ABB India Ltd’s earnings per share (EPS) increased to ₹47.96 in CY 2022, compared to ₹24.53 in CY 2021.