What ABB India Ltd does

ABB India Ltd is the publicly listed Indian subsidiary of ABB Group (Asea Brown Boveri Ltd), a Swiss-Swedian multinational headquartered in the parent group's global structure and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm. Operating across the Indian subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) with manufacturing facilities in Chennai, Nashik, and Bangalore and a major technology and engineering center in Bangalore, ABB India delivers electrification and automation products, systems, and services to industrial customers.

Its portfolio spans 16+ product categories including drives, motors and generators, PLC automation, robotics, control systems, low and medium voltage products, measurement and analytics, power converters/inverters, power electronics, EV charging infrastructure, marine vessel systems, metallurgy products, safety systems, and UPS/power conditioning. The ABB Ability™ digital platform overlays this hardware base with connectivity and software intended to enable real-time, data-driven operational decisions. This offering is organized across Products and Systems, Service, and Industries and utilities, with industrial software positioned as a recurring revenue stream and a comprehensive service portfolio covering training, industrial analytics and AI, and lifecycle maintenance across all product lines.

ABB India addresses at least 17 industry verticals — automotive, cement, chemicals, food and beverage, life sciences, marine, metals, mining, oil and gas, ports, power generation, printing, pulp and paper, railway, solar, water, and wind power — with named customer engagements including Kolkata Metro (urban rail electrification) and Cochin Shipyard (Green Tug Transition Programme). The go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales supplemented by a contact center (1-800-752-0696) and the global ABB distribution network, with quote-based B2B pricing not publicly disclosed. ABB India-specific revenue and headcount are not disclosed in the source material; the parent group operates approximately 110,000 employees worldwide.

Name

ABB India Ltd

Legal name

ABB India Ltd

Website

https://abb.co.in

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ABB India Ltd is the publicly listed Indian subsidiary of ABB Group, providing electrification and automation products and systems — including drives, motors, robotics, PLCs, EV charging, and the ABB Ability™ digital platform — to industrial customers across manufacturing, transportation, energy, and infrastructure in the Indian subcontinent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Electrification

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF)

Keywords

• Industrial automation products
• Electrification solutions
• Power conversion systems
• Industrial robotics solutions
• Process control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Products and Systems Sales: Sale of industrial electrification and automation products including drives, motors, generators, robotics, power electronics, EV charging infrastructure, control systems, and related equipment. Products sold directly to industrial customers.
2. Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings covering control systems, drives and motors, EV charging infrastructure, industrial analytics and AI, low voltage products, medium voltage products, measurement and analytics, power electronics, robotics, training, and UPS/power conditioning. Services provided across industrial sectors.
3. Industrial Software: Industrial software solutions enabling digital transformation and operational efficiency for customers across various sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABB India Ltd designs, manufactures, and services a comprehensive portfolio of electrification and automation products and systems for industrial customers. Core offerings include drives, motors and generators, PLC automation, industrial robotics, power converters and controllers, low and medium voltage products, control systems, power electronics, EV charging infrastructure, UPS and power conditioning, measurement and analytics, and the ABB Ability™ digital platform that connects these offerings for real-time, data-driven industrial operations.

Product overview

ABB India operates as a comprehensive industrial technology company offering a broad portfolio of electrification and automation products organized as both standalone offerings and integrated solutions. The core product lineup spans Drives, Industrial Software, Low Voltage Products and Systems, Measurement and Analytics, Medium Voltage Products, Metallurgy Products, Motors and Generators, PLC Automation, Power Converters and Controllers, Robotics, Control Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Marine Vessels, Power Electronics, Safety, and UPS and Power Conditioning. These products serve diverse industries including automotive, cement, chemicals, food and beverage, life sciences, marine, metals, mining, oil and gas, ports, power generation, printing, pulp and paper, railway, solar, water, and wind power. The ABB Ability™ platform serves as the overarching digital layer that connects these products through connectivity and software innovation, enabling data-driven decisions and operational optimization across the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABB Ability: ABB's digital platform combining domain expertise with connectivity and software innovation for data-driven decisions.

Products and services

• Drives Industrial drive systems for controlling motor speed and torque in various applications across industries.
• Industrial Software Software solutions for industrial automation, process optimization, and digital transformation.
• Low Voltage Products and Systems Low voltage electrical products and systems for power distribution and control in industrial and commercial applications.
• Measurement and Analytics Products for measurement, sensing, and analytics across industrial processes.
• Medium Voltage Products Medium voltage electrical products for power transmission and distribution.
• Metallurgy Products Products and solutions specifically designed for metallurgical processes and metal production.
• Motors and Generators Electric motors and generators for industrial applications across various power ratings.
• PLC Automation Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) automation systems for industrial control applications.
• Power Converters and Controllers Power conversion solutions including inverters and controllers for various power management applications.
• Robotics Industrial robotics solutions including robots, controllers, and software for manufacturing automation.
• Control Systems Industrial control systems for monitoring and controlling complex industrial processes.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure EV charging stations and infrastructure solutions for electric mobility.
• Marine Vessels Solutions Electrification and automation solutions for marine vessels and shipping.
• Power Electronics Power electronics solutions for energy conversion and control applications.
• Safety Products and Systems Safety products and systems for industrial environments.
• UPS and Power Conditioning Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and power conditioning solutions for reliable power backup.
• ABB Ability™ Digital Platform Digital platform that combines ABB's deep domain expertise with connectivity and software innovation to empower real-time, data-driven decisions for safer, smarter operations that maximize resource efficiency and contribute to a low-carbon future.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital readiness towards energy efficiency in India reaches 80 percent, ahead of global peers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kolkata MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Kolkata Metro has adopted ABB's electrification and motion control solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability. This partnership demonstrates ABB's capabilities in urban transportation infrastructure modernization and sustainable mobility solutions.
• Cochin ShipyardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ABB partnered with Cochin Shipyard to support India's Green Tug Transition Programme. The partnership focuses on providing electrification and automation solutions for green tug vessels, supporting the maritime industry's sustainability and decarbonization objectives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Honeywell operates broadly across process automation, building technologies, and industrial software with overlapping offerings in control systems and industrial analytics in the Indian market.
• Emerson Electric: Emerson is a broad incumbent in industrial automation, process control, and measurement instrumentation, competing with ABB across process industries and measurement/analytics in India.

Direct peers

• Eaton: Eaton is a global peer in power management, offering electrical components, power quality, and industrial control products that overlap directly with ABB India's low/medium voltage and UPS portfolios.
• Siemens India: Siemens India is the closest direct competitor to ABB India across electrification, automation, drives, motors, and digital industries, serving the same Indian industrial and infrastructure customers with a comparable product portfolio.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T): L&T's electrical and automation businesses compete with ABB in low/medium voltage switchgear, drives, and industrial automation for Indian infrastructure, process industries, and metros.
• Hitachi Energy: Hitachi Energy was carved out from ABB's Power Grids business and remains a direct peer in power transmission, grid automation, and high-voltage electrification solutions globally and in India.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation is a direct competitor in industrial automation, PLCs, control systems, and factory analytics, addressing similar Indian discrete and process manufacturing customers as ABB.
• Schneider Electric India: Schneider Electric India competes head-to-head with ABB in low/medium voltage distribution, power management, industrial automation, and energy management software across Indian industrial and infrastructure customers.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric competes with ABB in industrial drives, PLC automation, power electronics, and factory automation, including in India's manufacturing and infrastructure projects.

Regional players

• Havells India: Havells is a leading Indian electrical equipment company competing primarily with ABB India in low-voltage products, switchgear, and select industrial automation offerings within the domestic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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