Hitachi Energy India to Expand its Mysuru Plant with Rs. 300 Cr.
Hitachi Energy India Ltd., a major manufacturer of power transformers and power technology solutions provider, will expand its facility in Mysuru with an investment of Rs. 300 crore. This information was shared by the company in its press release dated 29th August 2025.
Move to Strengthen Local Energy Manufacturing Ecosystem – Company’s MD
Mr. N Venu, Hitachi Energy India’s MD and CEO described this expansion at Mysuru as a move to strengthen local manufacturing of energy equipment. Hitachi Energy India will double the plant’s capacity to manufacture EHV-class pressboards and laminated boards by mid-2027. Both these elements are used in power as well as distribution transformers as insulation materials.
Mr. Helmut Bockshammer, Global Product Group Manager for Transformers Insulation and Components, Hitachi Energy, explained, “By localizing pressboard production, we’re securing supply chains, boosting reliability, and supporting the shift to renewables”.
Hitachi Energy Eyes Reduced Reliance on EHV Pressboard Imports
Currently transformer manufacturers face frequent shortages of EHV class pressboards and often have to resort to importing them. Hitachi Energy India’s expansion at Mysuru will increase production of 800 KV class pressboards, which will be supplied to domestic as well as overseas markets such as Oman, the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey, South Africa, Indonesia, and Korea.
As per Hitachi Energy, “The expansion will also involve upgrading the facility to serve the 765 KV transformer market in India – a sector not yet supported by the existing capacity of local factories”.
Mysuru Facility to have ‘Ultra Low-Carbon’ Pressboard Manufacturing
Hitachi Energy is focusing on making its Mysuru plant an ‘ultra-low carbon’ pressboard production facility. This means that no fossil fuels will be used in the production process. Towards this end, the company will also be replacing its last fossil-fuel boiler at the plant.
Part of Hitachi Energy India’s Rs. 2,000 Cr. Investment
Aforementioned expansion by Hitachi Energy India is a part of the company’s 5-year investment plan of Rs. 2,000 crore. In October 2024, the company had announced this investment towards its India-based operations. Hitachi Energy’s plans include expansion of power and traction transformer production, and testing capabilities for specialty transformers. Local supply chain strengthening is also an area of focus of Hitachi energy’s 5-year investment in India.
In a March 2025 interview, Mr. Venu had shared, “[The company’s investment] further reiterates our vision of making in India, for India and the rest of the world”.
About Hitachi Energy India Ltd.: Hitachi Energy India Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of Hitachi Energy. It was formerly known as ABB Power Products and Systems India Ltd. The company caters to the power utility and infrastructure sector and offers solutions for the same.