Nidec begins operations at new Hubballi facility, plans 3,000 jobs

By Staff Report June 4, 2025 12:24 pm IST

Nidec starts operations at a new facility in Hubballi, Karnataka, aimed at supporting multiple industrial sectors and generating employment in the region.

In Hubballi, Karnataka’s Dharwad-Beluru Industrial Area, Nidec Corporation inaugurated a ₹600 crore manufacturing plant. M. B. Patil, the Minister for Large and Medium Industries of Karnataka was present at the launch.

With aspirations to scale up to 3,000 employees as operations grow, the factory will initially employ 800 people. Data centres, battery storage, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and general industries are among the businesses it is expected to benefit from.

“This unit will bolster local manufacturing, enhance R&D capabilities, and improve supply chain reliability,” stated M.B. Patil during the launch event.

The facility will produce machines with power capacities of two MW, three MW, and four MW, using technology from Japan and France. Output will be distributed across domestic and international markets, including the US, UAE, and Europe. Nidec will manufacture EV motors, elevator motors, wind generators, power backup systems, and electronic drives for medium and low-voltage applications. The state government has allotted 20 acres to Nidec for a future battery solutions unit.

The facility expected the new plant would significantly contribute to northern Karnataka’s industrial growth and position the area as a major hub for innovative manufacturing.