ABB India celebrates 75 years of operations, showcasing a legacy of technological excellence, sustainable solutions, and contributions to the nation’s industrial and social progress. Established in 1949, just two years after India’s independence, ABB has been instrumental in advancing electrification, automation, and digitalization across multiple sectors, aligning with the country’s growth aspirations. Its origins trace back to the early presence of ASEA (Sweden) and Brown Boveri (Switzerland) in India, which laid the groundwork for the company’s operations across 23 diverse sectors.
ABB’s Faridabad facility is a hub for energy-efficient motors, while the Vadodara campus pioneers traction technology, large motors, and protective electronic equipment. In Nashik, ABB manufactures components for renewable energy, including switchgear and vacuum circuit breakers. The Nelamangala campus in Bengaluru integrates Industry 5.0 technologies, robotics, and smart solutions, while the Peenya facility contributes to energy-efficient drives and India’s first smart instrumentation shopfloor. ABB prioritizes local sourcing, strengthening medium enterprises, and supports India’s sustainability goals with groundbreaking innovations.
Morten Wierod, ABB’s CEO, highlighted India’s role as a dynamic and fast-growing market, emphasizing the company’s investments in R&D, digital operations, and workforce expansion. Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director of ABB India, reaffirmed ABB’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ through advanced technologies supporting green hydrogen, battery storage, and energy transition. ABB has played a significant role in electrifying Indian Railways and metro systems while pioneering IoT and AI-enabled solutions across industries.
ABB also champions sustainability, achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and waste while integrating renewable energy and resource conservation across its campuses. All sites are certified as IGBC Green Units, reinforcing ABB’s commitment to environmental stewardship and aligning with India’s development goals. Globally, ABB continues to lead in electrification and automation, driving sustainable progress with a 140-year legacy and a workforce exceeding 105,000 employees worldwide.
