Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, is investing approximately INR 2000 crore to establish a new Large Power Transformer (LPT) factory in
Karjan, Vadodara, India. This investment is in continuation of the recent announcement made by Hitachi Energy India Limited during its FY26 Q4 results. The investment builds on the company’s 77-year history in India and its commitment to strengthening its manufacturing footprint to support the growing demand for electricity in the country and worldwide.

According to a report1 by the Central Electricity Authority, India will require investments totaling INR 7.93 lakh crore in transmission infrastructure to integrate more than 900 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2035. Against this backdrop, the growing demand for Large Power Transformers, driven by grid expansion, data centers, and industrial electrification, creates a strong need for greater local manufacturing capacity. Hitachi Energy’s new factory is expected to assist in meeting India’s demand for reliable, efficient, and high-quality power equipment while supporting a stronger and more self-reliant energy value chain.

Scheduled for completion in FY28, the new state-of-the-art transformer factory will manufacture a significant volume of power transformers annually to enable faster delivery of mission-critical grid equipment. Once operational, it will support applications like high-voltage transmission, HVDC, power generation, AI data centers, and large-scale industrial applications.

“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,” said N Venu, Managing Director & CEO, Hitachi Energy India Ltd.