Summary: New Delhi, India – Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced a massive ₹3,200 crore investment in India to expand its manufacturing operations. The expansion includes the establishment of new manufacturing plants in Kolkata and Hyderabad, along with the upgradation of existing facilities.
Manish Pant, Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric, emphasized the company’s commitment to India’s evolving energy sector and its strategy to leverage the country’s growth potential.
“We have already announced about ₹3,200 crores of investment and continue to expand our factories. In the recent past, we have inaugurated factories in Bengaluru, established a new facility in Hyderabad, and expanded our vacuum factories in Kolkata, where we manufacture medium-voltage circuit breakers,” he said.
India’s Growing Importance for Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric sees India, the U.S., and West Asia as its top three growth markets. The company is betting big on India’s energy transition and digital transformation, which are driving demand for advanced energy solutions.
Key Areas of Expansion:
✅ New manufacturing plants in Kolkata and Hyderabad
✅ Expansion of vacuum factories in Kolkata for medium-voltage circuit breakers
✅ Enhancing digital infrastructure to support industrial automation
✅ Localized EV solutions to boost India’s green energy shift
Pant highlighted Schneider’s strategy of introducing world-class industrial facilities while focusing on innovation and local market needs.
“We are ensuring that our expansion in India is accompanied by new innovations, making energy management more efficient and sustainable,” he added.
Schneider’s Focus on Localized EV and Residential Solutions
As part of its growth plan, Schneider Electric is strengthening its localized EV solutions through its Lauritz Knudsen brand. The company aims to provide end-to-end solutions for the EV ecosystem, covering agriculture, infrastructure, and residential applications.
Additionally, Schneider’s Luminous Power Technologies arm is set to focus on residential energy solutions, catering to India’s increasing demand for sustainable home power systems.
Financial Performance and Future Outlook
Schneider Electric has been maintaining a healthy EBITDA margin of 18.6% globally, with India positioned as a key driver of its revenue growth. The company’s future investments will be aligned with the increasing demand for energy solutions, infrastructure expansion, and digital transformation.
The company is also focusing on digitalization, enabling customers to optimize power usage through advanced automation solutions.
Industry Expert Insights on Schneider’s Expansion
According to Ankit Mehta, an energy analyst at GreenTech Insights, Schneider Electric’s India expansion is a strategic move to capitalize on the country’s rapid industrialization and green energy transition.
“With India aggressively pushing for renewable energy adoption and smart infrastructure, Schneider Electric’s investment in new plants and digital solutions will strengthen its leadership in the energy management sector,” he noted.
What This Means for India’s Energy Sector
Schneider Electric’s ₹3,200 crore investment signals strong confidence in India’s industrial and energy growth. With a focus on manufacturing, EV infrastructure, and digitalization, the company aims to meet India’s rising energy demands while fostering innovation.
As India continues its journey toward sustainable energy solutions, Schneider Electric’s expansion could play a critical role in shaping the future of power management and automation in the country.