What Yaskawa India does

Yaskawa India Private Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Japan, operating as a manufacturer and solutions provider of industrial automation equipment in India. Formally established in August 2010 in Bengaluru, the company runs two business divisions: Drives & Motion Control (AC inverters, servo drives, machine controllers) and Robotics (175+ robot variants covering arc welding, spot welding, handling, painting, palletizing, collaborative, biomedical, and picking/packing applications). Its technology stack centers on the i3-Mechatronics concept, which integrates robotics, drives, and motion control into unified automation solutions for Industry 4.0 and IIoT. Product families span the GA700, A1000, GA500, V1000, J1000, Sigma-7, YRC1000, and MotoSight platforms, supported by proprietary simulators (MotoSim EG-VRC), vision systems, and cloud services (Yaskawa Drive Cloud).

The company operates a direct enterprise sales model through five regional hubs (Bengaluru headquarters, Gurugram-Manesar robotics headquarters, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad), complemented by demonstration centers, the Yaskawa Academy training program, and a 24/7 service hotline. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of robots and drives, supplemented by professional services including system engineering, custom automation solutions, after-sales service contracts, spare parts, and training. India operations crossed 3.5 billion INR in FY2020-21, with strategic customers across automotive, machine tools, food and beverage, building automation, water/pumping, material handling, general manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and textiles verticals. Manufacturing is conducted locally in Bengaluru (drives) and Manesar (robotics), with government and industry partnerships (Tata Technologies, Wipro, Karnataka and Assam state governments) extending the company's reach into skill development and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Name

Yaskawa India

Legal name

YASKAWA India Private Limited

Website

https://yaskawaindia.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Yaskawa India Private Limited is the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Japan), manufacturing industrial automation equipment including AC drives, servo motion control systems, and 175+ robot variants. It serves automotive, manufacturing, machine tools, and process industries across India via direct enterprise sales, demonstration centers, and 24/7 service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Robotics

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• AC inverter drives
• Industrial robotics solutions
• Motion control drives
• Servo motor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Robotics Systems: Sale of industrial robots including arc welding, spot welding, handling, painting, palletizing, collaborative robots, and robot controllers. Revenue from robot units, peripherals, and system integration services.
2. AC Drives and Motion Control Products: Manufacturing and sale of AC inverter drives, servo drives, machine controllers, and engineered panel solutions. Includes machinery drives, application-specific drives for HVAC/elevator/cranes, and industrial process drives.
3. After-Sales Services and Support: Comprehensive service including 24/7 technical support, on-site service, in-house repair, spare parts sales, maintenance contracts, robot overhauling, and training programs.
4. System Engineering and Customization: Customized robotic system solutions including welding systems, handling/assembly systems, positioners, and turnkey automation solutions for specific customer applications.
5. Training and Education Services: YASKAWA Academy providing robotics and drives training courses including basic programming, advanced programming, maintenance, and customized training at multiple locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Yaskawa India manufactures and sells AC inverter drives, AC servo drives, machine controllers, and industrial robots (175+ variants) for factory automation, plus engineered panel solutions and robotic system engineering. The company serves manufacturing enterprises with arc welding, spot welding, handling, painting, palletizing, and collaborative robot applications, combined with IoT-enabled drives and the i3-Mechatronics automation concept. After-sales support includes 24/7 technical service, spare parts, repair, training, and customized system integration for automotive, machine tools, food/beverage, pharma, and HVAC/building automation customers.

Product overview

Yaskawa India, a subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Japan), offers a comprehensive industrial automation portfolio organized into two main divisions: Drives & Motion Control and Robotics. The Drives & Motion Control division spans AC Drive families including compact machinery drives (J1000, V1000, GA500), industrial process drives (GA700, A1000, Varispeed G7, HHP Solution), application-specific drives (HV600 for HVAC, L1000A for elevators, GA700/CR700 for cranes, MV1000 for medium voltage), and low harmonic/regenerative solutions (U1000, R1000, D1000). Motion control products include the Sigma-7, Sigma-7C, and Sigma-V servo drive series, plus MP2000 and MP3000 machine controllers. The Robotics division offers 175+ robot variants across application categories including Arc Welding (AR Series), Spot Welding (SP Series), Handling (GP Series, MotoMINI), Human-Collaborative (HC Series), Press Handling (PH Series), Picking & Packing (MPK/MPP/SG Series), Palletizing (PL Series), Assembly (SDA/SIA Series), Biomedical (MH Series), and Painting (MPX/MPO Series), supported by YRC1000/YRC1000micro/DX200/DX100/FS100 controllers. Peripheral offerings include MotoSight 2D/3D vision systems, Moto-Fit force sensing, Smart Pendant/Standard Pendant, MotoSim EG-VRC simulator, Motopick software, MOTOPAC welding packages, and PS500/PS500C/3-Axis positioners. Cloud and software services include DriveWizard Mobile, DriveWorksEZ, and YASKAWA Drive Cloud. Global revenues reached 400 Billion Yen (FY2020-21) with India operations crossing 3.5 Billion INR.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GA700 AC Drive Advanced Vector Control and IoT Drive — high-performance industrial AC drive with built-in IoT connectivity and advanced vector control for demanding process applications.
• A1000 AC Drive High Performance Vector Control Drive — designed for high-performance industrial applications requiring precise speed and torque control.
• GA500 AC Drive Compact Advanced Vector Control Drive — a compact AC drive for general machinery applications with advanced vector control.
• Varispeed G7 AC Drive 3-Level Control Method Drive — industrial drive using a 3-level control method for superior waveform quality and reduced motor stress.
• V1000 AC Drive Compact Vector Control Drive — a compact AC drive offering precise vector control for a wide range of machinery applications.
• J1000 AC Drive Compact V/F Control Drive — a compact AC drive with V/F control, suitable for basic industrial machinery applications.
• U1000 Ultra Low Harmonic Drive Ultra Low Harmonic Drive / Matrix Converter — reduces harmonic distortion without the need for additional filtering equipment.
• R1000 Regenerative Module Regenerative Module — captures and returns regenerative energy back to the power supply, reducing energy consumption in braking applications.
• D1000 Active Front End Module Active Front End Module — provides low harmonic distortion and regenerative power capabilities for AC drive systems.
• HV600 HVAC Drive HVAC Drive — variable frequency drive specifically designed for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) applications.
• L1000A Elevator Drive Elevator Drive — variable frequency drive purpose-built for lift/elevator applications, providing smooth and precise motor control.
• GA700 with CRANE Software Crane Drive — GA700 drive configured with CRANE software for overhead cranes and hoist applications, providing antisway and precise load control.
• CR700 Antisway Crane Drive Antisway Crane Drive — dedicated drive with built-in antisway functionality for crane and hoist applications, minimizing load swing.
• MV1000 Medium Voltage AC Drive Medium Voltage AC Drive — variable frequency drive designed for medium voltage motor applications in heavy industrial environments.
• Sigma-7 (Σ-7) Series Servo Drives High-performance servo drive system offering the fastest cycle times and highest precision in Yaskawa's servo portfolio, part of the i3-Mechatronics Industry 4.0 initiative.
• Sigma-7C (Σ-7C) Servo Series Compact servo drive variant within the Sigma-7 family, delivering high-speed, high-precision motion control in a space-optimized form factor.
• Sigma-V (Σ-V) Servo Series Established servo drive series providing reliable, high-performance motion control across a wide range of industrial automation applications.
• MP2000 Machine Controller Machine controller designed for assembly and small parts handling, with open-source architecture allowing complete customization.
• MP3000 Machine Controller Advanced machine controller offering high-performance motion control and system-level coordination for complex automation applications.
• AR Series Arc Welding Robots High-performance arc welding robot series including AR700, AR900, AR1440, AR1440E, AR1730, and AR2010, with payload range 7-12 kg and reach 700-3124 mm. Streamlined arm design, high axis speeds, IP67 protection, compatible with YRC1000 controller.
• GP Series Handling Robots Multi-purpose 6-axis industrial robots in payload range from 0.5 to 600 kg, covering small models (MotoMINI, MHJ, GP4-GP12), medium/large models (GP25-GP600), and R-series models (GP165R-GP400R) for assembly, material handling, machine tending, and quality inspection.
• SP Series Spot Welding Robots Highly flexible and powerful spot-welding robots with payloads from 80 to 235 kg, controlled by YRC1000 controller, with digital interface to spot timers for automotive body shop applications.
• HC Series Human-Collaborative Robots 6-axis human-collaborative robots (cobots) with 10 and 20 kg payload variants. Feature Power and Force Limit (PFL) technology that stops the robot upon contact with an operator, enabling safe operation without safety fences.
• PH Series Press Handling Robots Six-axis, shelf-mounted robots specifically designed for press room environments. Long-reach robots with high vibration ratings for superior durability and high-performance drive systems for high duty cycle applications. Models include PH130RF (130 kg) and PH200RF (200 kg).
• MPK/MPP/SG Series Picking & Packing Robots Nimble, accurate and efficient 4-axis delta robots (MPK and MPP series) ideal for assembly, cartoning, kitting, pick and place, and packaging tasks, plus SG-series SCARA robots for high-speed precise operation.
• PL Series Palletizing Robots 4-axis palletizing robots covering a payload range from 80 to 800 kg, providing high performance in case palletizing, bag palletizing, order picking, and depalletizing. Models include PL80, PL190, PL320, PL500, and PL800.
• SDA/SIA Series Assembly Robots Actuator-based design robots providing human-like flexibility. SDA-series are 15-axis dual-arm robots; SIA-series are 7-axis single-arm robots. Suited for assembly, part transfer, injection molding, inspection, and machine tending.
• MH Series Biomedical Robots Compact, lightweight robots designed for clean room assembly, drug development, clinical testing and pharmaceutical dispensing. Conforms to ISO clean class 5 with IP67 wrist and IP65 main axes protection. Models include MH3BM and MH5BM.
• MPX/MPO Series Painting Robots Six-axis painting and 3-axis door opener robots for painting and powder coating. Optimized for smooth, consistent finishes with high efficiency. Models include MPX1150, MPX1950, MPX2600, MPX3500, MPO10, MPO10L, and MPO40.
• Welding System Engineering Customized robotic welding system engineering including Arc Welding, Spot Welding, Ultrasonic Welding, and Fixtures. Compatible with Yaskawa and third-party welding power sources (Fronius, Miller, Lincoln Electric, SKS).
• Handling/Assembly System Engineering Customized robotic handling and assembly system engineering including Press Handling, Palletizing, Machine Tending, Deburring, Cutting, Pick & Place, and Dispensing applications.
• YRC1000 Robot Controller Next-generation robot controller building on DX200 success, providing faster and more precise operation. Compatible with MOTOMAN AR, HC, GP, SP, PL series robots. Supports lightweight standard teach pendant or touchscreen Smart Pendant.
• YRC1000 micro Robot Controller Ultra-compact robot controller minimizing installation space. Can be installed horizontally, vertically, or in a 19-inch rack. Compatible with MotoMINI, HC series, SG series, and GP4/7/8/12 robot models.
• DX200 Robot Controller Advanced path and process control robot controller with patented multiple robot control up to 8 robots/72 axes. Available with Category 3 Functional Safety Unit (FSU).
• DX100 Robot Controller Dynamic robot/system controller with robust PC architecture, providing system-level control for robotic workcells. Supports patented multiple robot control up to 8 robots/72 axes and Advanced Robot Motion (ARM) control.
• FS100 Robot Controller Small, powerful, open-architecture controller designed for packaging, small parts handling and assembly applications. Controls MHJ, MPP, MPK, SIA, and MH3BM/MH5BM robot models. Supports up to 2 manipulators and 16 axes.
• MotoSight 3D Vision System 3D vision package for automation of bin picking work. Interference check function and pallet measurement function enable high-accuracy recognition and picking of greasy parts and workpieces with curved surfaces.
• MotoSight 2D Vision System 2D vision package enabling highly accurate recognition of workpieces. Three package tiers available: entry, standard, and high spec. Applications include positioning correction of die cast products, workpieces on conveyors, and assembly positioning.
• Moto-Fit Force Sensing System 6-axis force sensing control function for improved robot autonomy. Enables high-speed, high-precision fitting with 10m clearance in three consecutive movements of touching, fitting, and inserting.
• Smart Pendant Programming Device Touch screen user interface programming pendant with enhanced ergonomic and lightweight design. Enables fast and easy programming with 3D simulation of robot motion on screen, USB connection for remote service, and SD card slot for job program transfer.
• MotoSim EG-VRC Simulator High-precision robot simulator for Windows 7/10. Features Virtual Robot Controller (VRC) with identical functions to actual robot controller, CAM function importing native CAD data, visual path editor, and JobPad for job editing.
• MOTOPAC Welding Packages Complete welding packages combining MOTOMAN robots with MOTOWELD welding power sources. Available in multiple configurations including WL300, WL300plus, WL300 AC Unit, WL400, WL400plus, WR100, and WR200.
• PS500 Positioner Standard single-axis positioner with up to 500 kg payload capacity and 125 deg/s maximum rotational speed. Provides highly accurate coordinated operation with MOTOMAN robots.
• 3-Axis Positioner Three-axis smart positioner with up to 1000 kg payload per side. Features high-speed low backlash gearbox, axes fully coordinated with robot during programming and operation, and high repeatability of ±0.06 mm.
• YASKAWA Academy Training Services Comprehensive training offerings including Basic Programming, Advanced Programming, Maintenance, and Customized Training courses for robotics. Training locations include Gurugram, Chennai, Pune, Gujarat, and Bengaluru, with options for on-site training at customer facilities.
• After-Sales Service and Spare Parts Aftermarket support including spare parts sales, repair, overhaul, renewal, upgrading, and maintenance and inspection services for AC drives, servo drives, machine controllers, and industrial robots across India, backed by 24/7 service hotline.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7500+ robot installations successfully integrated in India across various industries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tata TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2022Partnership with Tata Technologies for upskilling and educating workforce and youth of Assam state. Transform polytechnics & ITIs into futuristic Centers of Excellence (COEs) in Assam. Yaskawa contributes robotics & automation solutions for various applications like welding, handling, pick & place. Earlier partnered with Karnataka government for ITI upgrades and Bihar for similar initiative.
• WIPROcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Became trusted partners for Next Gen Intelligent solution with WIPRO, collaborating on Industry 4.0 and intelligent automation solutions.
• Mortherson Sumi GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Robotic business was established in 2005 in collaboration with Mortherson Sumi Group, marking Yaskawa's entry into Indian robotics market as a joint venture.
• Government of KarnatakacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Partnership with Karnataka State Government to upgrade 150 ITIs into technology hubs as part of Industry 4.0 initiative. Yaskawa provides robotics & automation lab setup with arc welding and handling robots. Every year 60,000 students in long-term courses and 120,000 in short-term courses undergo training.
• Larsen & ToubrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1980India journey started in 1980 with Larsen & Toubro for PLC business (MEMOCON), representing the initial distribution partnership for Yaskawa products in India.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation India: Rockwell Automation India competes in AC drives (PowerFlex), motion control and PLCs targeting Indian automotive and process customers. A broader incumbent focused more on controls than robots but highly relevant for the drives and motion portion of Yaskawa India's business.
• Schneider Electric India: Schneider Electric India sells Altivar drives, Lexium servo motion and EcoStruxure automation platform targeting Indian manufacturing, F&B and infrastructure customers. Overlaps with Yaskawa India's drives and motion business as a broader energy-and-automation incumbent.
• Siemens India (Digital Industries): Siemens India's Digital Industries division sells SINAMICS drives, SIMOTION motion control, SIMATIC PLCs and partner-sourced robots. A broad incumbent with overlapping drives/motion/controls portfolio serving the same Indian manufacturing customers as Yaskawa.

Direct peers

• Omron Automation India: Omron Automation India sells SCARA and parallel-arm robots, servo drives, machine vision and PLCs targeting Indian automotive, electronics and F&B manufacturers — a directly comparable mid-scale automation peer with similar product breadth to Yaskawa.
• ABB India: ABB India competes head-to-head with Yaskawa across industrial robots (including its own OmniCore platform), AC drives, servo motion and PLCs, with similar automotive and process industry customer base in India. Comparable product breadth and direct enterprise sales model.
• KUKA Robotics: KUKA (now part of Midea) directly competes in arc welding, spot welding and handling robots with similar Indian automotive exposure. Highly relevant peer in the same robot category with overlapping system integration and OEM channels.
• Mitsubishi Electric India: Mitsubishi Electric India sells factory automation products including servo drives, PLCs, CNC controllers and MELFA industrial robots — a directly overlapping product portfolio and customer base with Yaskawa India's drives, motion control and robotics businesses.
• FANUC India: FANUC India is the Indian arm of FANUC Corporation, the world's largest industrial robot maker. Directly comparable to Yaskawa India as it sells CNC, servo motors and a full industrial robot portfolio to identical automotive and general manufacturing customers in India.

Others

• Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Japan parent): Yaskawa Electric Corporation Japan is the global parent and ultimate source of product, technology and IP feeding Yaskawa India. Included as an ecosystem reference for global comparability rather than as a competitive peer; helps benchmark technology roadmap and Group financial scale (400B JPY revenue).

Emerging players

• Universal Robots (India): Universal Robots, the cobot pioneer owned by Teradyne, has a growing India presence competing with Yaskawa's HC Series cobots in pharma, electronics and SME applications. An emerging player with narrower product scope but rapidly growing share in collaborative robotics.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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