ABB India will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 19 February 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

ABB India has launched the ACS380-E drive, the latest addition to its all-compatible drive portfolio. The drive, which is designed for automation-centric machine building, simplifies machine integration and is future-proofed for industrial automation. With India`s manufacturing landscape rapidly embracing digitalization and smart-factory upgrades, driven by rising automation adoption, growing demand for quality and efficiency, and a push toward Industry 4.0, the latest machinery drive supports this shift, offering advanced connectivity, improved flexibility and easy commissioning. �As the Indian industrial landscape evolves with advanced automation and the rising need for energy efficiency, it is crucial for variable speed drives to adapt effortlessly to diverse industrial applications,� said AR Madhusudan, President and Local Division Manager, Drive Products, ABB India. �Our customers across diverse industries will be well-equipped to build high-performance machines with the futureproof ACS380-E drive with robust cybersecurity for maximum uptime and meeting regulatory demands of today and the future.� The new machinery drive is engineered specifically for industrial machinery applications in several industries, including textile, cable and wire, plastics, intralogistics and more. It will help speed up commissioning, installation, wiring and assembly while supporting future compliance with stringent cybersecurity requirements. Its embedded dual Ethernet ports and selectable protocols � which come as standard � remove the need for separate option modules, reducing complexity and installation time. Additionally, with versatile USB-C commissioning and firmware access via Ethernet, the ACS380-E streamlines setup and means that it will stay up-to-date in terms of cyber security. The ACS380-E drive will support all common rotary motor types across global voltage ranges (100-600 V) and will deliver superior motor control for applications like packaging systems, conveyors, extrusion lines and multi-axis machinery. It will also be ready to seamlessly integrate with all major automation systems, including ABB`s AC500 PLC and products from the other main players in the market. The drive integrates effortlessly into confined cabinet spaces via compact construction and versatile installation options. Enhanced by ABB`s Drive Composer software � and compatible with new Drive Composer 3 - the ACS380-E also simplifies monitoring and managing equipment, adaptive programming tools, and rapid offline configuration capabilities.In India, the ACS380-E machinery drive is available, covering ratings of up to 22kW, 400V and has been launched at ENGIMACH 2025 in Gandhinagar, taking place from December 3 to December 7, 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Net profit of ABB India declined 7.13% to Rs 409.04 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 440.45 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. Sales rose 13.73% to Rs 3285.33 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 2888.59 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2025Sep. 2024% Var. Sales3285.332888.59 14 OPM %15.2318.70 - PBDT578.70630.11 -8 PBT542.11597.28 -9 NP409.04440.45 -7 Powered by Capital Market - Live News

ABB announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE: 9984, SoftBank Group) for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion and not pursue its earlier intention to spin-off the business as a separately listed company. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and further customary closing conditions and is expected to close in mid-to-late 2026.Peter Voser, Chairman of ABB, said: �SoftBank`s offer has been carefully evaluated by the Board and Ex ecutive Committee and compared with our original intention for a spin-off. It reflects the long-term strengths of the division, and the divestment will create immediate value to ABB shareholders. ABB will use the proceeds from the transaction in line with its well-established capital allocation principles. Our ambitions for ABB are unchanged and we will continue to focus on our long-term strategy, building on our leading positions in electrification and automation.�ABB CEO Morten Wierod added: �SoftBank will be an excellent new home for the business and its em ployees. ABB and SoftBank share the same perspective that the world is entering a new era of AI-based robotics and believe that the division and SoftBank`s robotics offering can best shape this era together. ABB Robotics will benefit from the combination of its leading technology and deep industry expertise with SoftBank`s state-of-the-art capabilities in AI, robotics and next-generation computing. This will al low the business to strengthen and expand its position as a technology leader in its field.� Powered by Capital Market - Live News

ABB India is investing over Rs 140 crore to expand and modernize its Low Voltage (LV) motors manufacturing facility in India. This investment comes alongside the launch of IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, further cementing India`s key role as a hub for global innovation and technological excellence.�Our strategic investment is not just about building capacity � it`s about reinforcing our long-term vision for India as a key global manufacturing hub,� said Stefan Floeck, President - IEC Low Voltage Motors, ABB. �With rising demand for energy-efficient motors, we`re engineering solutions that help customers outrun leaner and cleaner.�The launch of ABB`s IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors marks a significant milestone in its commitment to industrial energy efficiency and sustainability. With power ratings from 45 kW to 1000 kW, this is India`s first IE5 motor range built on proven induction motor technology�free from rare-earth metals and engineered for high performance and reliability, even in the most demanding industrial environments.Custom-engineered for Indian operating conditions, these motors operate seamlessly on both Direct-On-Line (DOL) and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), making them ideal for industries such as metals, cement, textiles, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and paper. With up to 40% lower energy losses compared to IE3 motors, they deliver faster ROI, reduced total cost of ownership, and a longer operating life.Powered by Capital Market - Live News