ABB India Limited is an integrated power equipment manufacturer supplying the complete range of engineering, products, solutions and services in areas of Automation and Power technology. The company is a subsidiary of ABB Ltd, a global leader in electrification and automation with operations in 100+ countries. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide.
ABB India operates as a comprehensive technology solutions provider, specializing in power equipment manufacturing and automation technologies. The company benefits from its strong heritage and global parentage, combining local market expertise with international technological capabilities. It gains advantages from its parent company, including access to ABB's centralized R&D facilities, for which it pays royalties. This strategic relationship enables ABB India to leverage cutting-edge research and development capabilities while maintaining its position as a leading player in the Indian power and automation sector.
Market Cap ₹ 1,24,221 Cr. as of recent data, ABB India maintains a strong market position in the Indian power equipment sector. The trailing twelve month revenue for ABB India is $1.44B. ABB India's EPS for 12 months was $1.05.
The company has demonstrated robust financial performance with consistent growth trajectory. Company has delivered good profit growth of 40.2% CAGR over last 5 years and maintains a healthy financial structure. Company is almost debt free. This strong balance sheet position provides ABB India with financial flexibility to invest in growth opportunities and navigate market challenges effectively.
Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 37.2%, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns while balancing growth investments. The company's financial discipline and operational efficiency have contributed to its sustained profitability and market leadership position.
Based on the most recent available data, ABB India's Q1CY25 revenue grows 2.6% YoY, but EBITDA margin contracts 110 bps YoY to 18.4%. This indicates steady revenue growth despite some margin pressure during the quarter.
The global ABB Group, of which ABB India is a part, reported strong performance in recent quarters. 2024 was a record year for Revenues, Gross margin, Operational EBITA earnings and margin. With Operational EBITA margin at 18.1% we took another step towards the high end of our target range. For Q1 2025, Despite the slightly slower than expected revenue growth of 1% (3% comparable) we delivered an Operational EBITA margin of 20.2%.
ABB India operates across multiple business segments including electrification, automation, and power technologies. The company serves diverse industries including utilities, manufacturing, infrastructure, and commercial sectors. Its comprehensive product portfolio encompasses power transmission and distribution equipment, automation systems, robotics, and digital solutions.
The company's operational excellence is supported by its manufacturing capabilities across India, enabling it to serve both domestic and international markets effectively. ABB India's local manufacturing presence allows it to respond quickly to market demands while maintaining cost competitiveness.
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform.
The company is well-positioned to benefit from India's growing infrastructure development, industrial automation trends, and the transition toward sustainable energy solutions. The increasing focus on renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and industrial digitalization presents significant growth opportunities for ABB India's diversified portfolio.
In the first quarter of 2025, we anticipate comparable revenue growth in the mid-single digit range and Operational EBITA margin to be broadly stable, year-on-year. In full-year 2025, we expect a positive book-to-bill, comparable revenue growth in the mid-single digit range and the Operational EBITA margin to improve year-on-year.
Rockwell Automation, Azbil, Trane, Emerson Electric, and Bosch Rexroth are some of the 19 competitors of ABB India. Despite intense competition, ABB India maintains its market leadership through technological innovation, comprehensive service capabilities, and strong customer relationships built over decades of operation in the Indian market.
The company's competitive advantages include its global technology access, local manufacturing capabilities, comprehensive product portfolio, and strong service network across India. These factors enable ABB India to maintain its position as a preferred partner for complex power and automation projects.
As part of the annual reporting suite, we published our annual sustainability statement, and I am pleased about the progress we have made. Some highlights include that we are already close to fulfilling our 2030 target of 80% CO2e emissions reduction as we ended 2024 at 78% below the 2019 base level.
ABB India continues to focus on sustainable technology development and environmental responsibility. It makes me proud to see that our leading technology helped customers avoid another 66 megatons of emissions throughout the lifetime of products sold, and importantly our diligent focus on zero harm to our people resulted in another low score for Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.15.
The company's commitment to sustainability aligns with global trends toward cleaner energy and efficient industrial processes, positioning it well for future growth in environmentally conscious markets. This focus on sustainability not only supports regulatory compliance but also creates new business opportunities in emerging green technology sectors.
