ABB India reported a strong start to CY2026, posting healthy order inflows and steady revenue growth for the January–March quarter, supported by sustained demand across emerging and core industrial sectors.
The company recorded total orders of INR 4,280 crore in Q1 CY2026, marking a 25% year-on-year increase. Revenue for the quarter rose six percent to INR 3,184 crore, reflecting continued market momentum despite a cautious execution environment. ABB India’s executable order backlog stood at INR 11,094 crore as of March 31, 2026, up 17% year-on-year, providing strong revenue visibility for upcoming quarters.
Commenting on the performance, Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India, said the company’s strong and resilient foundation, backed by product, service, and technology capabilities, enabled healthy order traction and revenue growth during the quarter. He added that ABB India remains well positioned to capitalise on India’s next industrial capex cycle while continuing to focus on disciplined execution, customer engagement, and sustainability commitments.
The company said order inflows were driven primarily by the Electrification and Motion business segments, benefiting from sustained industrial activity in India. Automation performance remained relatively softer due to limited opportunities in select core segments. ABB India also witnessed increasing opportunities from emerging sectors such as data centres and renewable energy.
However, orders from railways and metros, along with sectors such as metals and mining, energy and chemicals, and food and beverage, recorded limited growth on a higher base.
Key orders secured during the quarter included low-tension panels, packaging and e-house solutions for a major data centre project, propulsion and power distribution systems for metro rail networks, gas insulated switchgears for smart city projects, energy-efficient drives and power distribution solutions for the metals sector, smart power products for a wind energy player, motion products for a solar inverter manufacturer, rectifiers for chemical and pharmaceutical applications, and modernization and HMI automation upgrades for a state utility.
On the operational front, ABB India announced an investment of USD 75 million to expand its manufacturing and research and development capabilities across five locations. The expansion is aimed at supporting critical infrastructure sectors including renewable energy, metro rail, and data centres.
The company also dispatched its first locally manufactured wind power converter from its Nelamangala facility, marking a significant milestone in integrating Gamesa Electric’s wind technologies into India’s manufacturing ecosystem. In addition, ABB India launched the ARTU Formula family, a next-generation low-voltage switchgear platform for industrial and commercial applications.
During the quarter, ABB India completed the automation, monitoring, and cybersecurity upgrade of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s 937-km Vadinar–Bina crude pipeline using the ABB Ability™ SCADAvantage system. The company’s electrification and drives solutions were also deployed at the operational Noida International Airport.
Profit before tax for the quarter stood at INR 462 crore, while profit after tax was reported at INR 342 crore. The company stated that profitability was impacted by an adverse revenue mix, execution of lower-margin orders, elevated input costs due to forex volatility, and slower project execution.
The Motion segment witnessed pricing pressure across select markets and products, while the Automation business recorded softer profitability because of lower revenues. The company further noted that geopolitical tensions in West Asia led to higher logistics complexity, increased costs, and extended supply timelines, although export disruptions remained limited.
ABB India maintained a robust cash position of INR 6,042 crore at the end of Q1 CY2026, excluding Robotics.
On the sustainability front, the company achieved approximately 82% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to the 2019 baseline and reaffirmed its commitment to achieving 100% renewable electricity usage under RE100.
ABB India also initiated Alliance for Water Stewardship certification for another facility following the AWS Gold certification achieved by its Nelamangala Plant 1 campus in Bengaluru. The company stated that it continues to strengthen its ESG governance framework through enhanced assurance practices and stakeholder engagement.
Looking ahead, ABB India said it remains optimistic about domestic demand conditions, supported by ongoing investments in infrastructure, railways, grid modernization, renewable energy, and data centres. The company added that steady capital expenditure across sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, power distribution, metals, and mining is expected to support growth momentum.
While geopolitical developments, particularly in West Asia, may continue to influence energy prices, logistics, and near-term margins, ABB India said its diversified portfolio, local manufacturing capabilities, disciplined execution, and strong order backlog are expected to support future performance.
