By Enersider Desk | Mysuru
Hitachi Energy India Ltd. has announced a ₹300 crore investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka. The expansion is aimed at doubling the plant’s capacity to produce a critical insulation material for power transformers.
The upgraded facility will specialize in manufacturing transformer-grade pressboard and laminated board, which are essential for insulating and protecting high-voltage equipment. A key feature of the expansion is the installation of an ultra-low carbon production line. By replacing its fossil fuel boiler, the Mysuru site will operate using 100 percent fossil-free process heat and electricity, making it a pioneer in sustainable manufacturing.
This project, announced on August 29, 2025, is a part of the larger ₹2,000 crore investment plan for India that Hitachi Energy revealed in October 2024. The expanded Mysuru facility is scheduled to be completed by mid-2027. The increased production will help bridge a significant global gap in the demand and supply of transformers and their components. While serving the domestic market in India, the facility will also export to key international markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Indonesia, and South Africa.
Company leaders highlighted the strategic importance of the investment. N Venu, MD & CEO of Hitachi Energy India, stated the expansion will support India’s growing grid and renewable energy integration. Helmut Bockshammer, Global Product Group Manager, added that localizing production secures supply chains and boosts reliability for the shift to renewables.
As a global technology leader in electrification, Hitachi Energy is leveraging this expansion to meet rising electricity demand sustainably. The new Mysuru production line will ensure a stronger, more reliable supply of the high-quality materials needed to build the resilient power grids of the future.
