Data centre equipment manufacturing Nidec has inaugurated its ₹600 crore manufacturing plant in Hubballi. The facility is expected to create 800 direct jobs.
The facility was inaugurated by Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil.
Speaking at the event, Minister Patil said the new plant is expected to provide more jobs in addition to the initial 800 jobs. “While the facility has initially created 800 jobs, the number is expected to rise to 3000 jobs once the plant becomes fully operational.” He added, 20 acres of land has been allocated for the battery solutions unit.
The plant will manufacture heavy-duty machines of 2 MW, 3 MW, and 4 MW capacity, essential for data centres, using advanced technology from Japan and France. These machines will be exported to markets in the United States, the UAE, and Europe, alongside serving the domestic market.
In addition to heavy machinery, the plant will also produce power backup generators, wind generators, alternators for data centres, EV motors for three wheelers, four wheelers, trucks, elevator motors, and electronic drives-MV and LV.
Highlighting the government’s focus on industrial growth in North Karnataka, Patil said the state has introduced several concessions and facilities under its new industrial policy. “For Nidec’s project, we ensured timely facilitation by allotting the required land within just two years,” he added.
Addressing concerns about water usage, the minister clarified, “The Krishna River Water Tribunal has allocated 4 TMC of water for industrial purposes, of which we are currently using only 0.5 TMC. We are not diverting water meant for agriculture. Moreover, the industries are provided only downstream water from the Hidkal Dam.”
Published on June 2, 2025
