IT Minister, Telangana, Sri D. Sridhar Babu inaugurates Toshiba’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility at Rudraram

By Staff Report August 8, 2025 6:44 pm IST

Honourable Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Telangana, Sri D. Sridhar Babu, today inaugurated the new manufacturing facility for CRGO Core Processing Centre, and a Surge Arrester Line at the Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (India) Private Limited (TTDI) at Rudraram, Telangana. Sri Babu also laid the foundation stone for expansion of TTDI’s Power Transformers manufacturing line. This strategic initiative reinforces Toshiba’s long-term commitment to establishing India as its manufacturing base and export hub for transmission & distribution (T&D) business.

The newly inaugurated Rudraram facility houses a CRGO Core Processing Centre with a capacity to process 12,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of Cold Rolled Grain-Oriented steel annually, and a dedicated Surge Arrester Production Line designed to manufacture 80,000 Units per year. Upon completion, EHV Power Transformer expansion project will increase TTDI’s overall Power transformer production capacity from 30,000 MVA per annum to 42,000 MVA per annum. These additions will enhance TTDI’s domestic and global supply capabilities to support growing demand in India and international markets.

Mr. Hiroshi Furuta, Chairman and Managing Director, TTDI said “We are honoured to have the Honourable Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Telangana, Sri D. Sridhar Babu Garu inaugurate our new facility and lay the foundation stone for our upcoming expansion, in the gracious presence of other esteemed dignitaries. Our planned investment will bolster Toshiba’s manufacturing footprint in India and contribute to local employment and skills development. We are poised to accelerate our manufacturing capabilities, improve operational efficiency, increase speed-to-market, and deliver high-quality, sustainable energy solutions for India and the world.” The event was graced by Sri G. Vivek Venkat Swamy, Honourable Minister for Labour, Employment, Training and Factories, Mines and Geology; Sri G. Mahipal Reddy MLA, Patancheru Constituency; Sri Sanjay Kumar Special Chief Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) and Department of Industries & Commerce; and other Senior Government officials, together with Ms. Kyoko Hokugo, Honourable Minister (Economic And Development), Embassy Of Japan; and Mr. Hiroshi Kaneta, Vice President Of Grid Solution Division, Corporate Officer, Corporate Vice President Of Toshiba Corporation.

Earlier this year, Sri Anumula Revanth Reddy, Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, accompanied by Sri Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Industries, ITE&C, and Sports, Sri Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Special Secretary, Investment Promotion & External Engagement, during their visit to Tokyo, signed an MoU with TTDI to advance its previously announced investment of JPY 10 billion (INR 562 crores) in expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the state. As part of the MoU, the proposed investment of INR 562 crores is expected to generate over 250 direct jobs over the three years from FY2024, further contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.

With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, TTDI has exported India-made transformers to more than 50 countries, cementing its role as a global hub for T&D equipment. Going forward, TTDI remains committed to contribute to its global efforts toward carbon neutrality and the development of resilient social infrastructure for electric power companies and manufacturers worldwide.