# Nidec inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Hubballi, Karnataka with INR 6B investment

Nidec inaugurated a new manufacturing facility named The Orchard Hub in Dharwad-Beluru Industrial Area, Hubballi, Karnataka, with an investment of INR 6 billion. The plant will produce heavy-duty machines (2-4 MW) for EVs, data centers, and renewable energy, creating 800 direct jobs initially.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-06-03
- Where: Dharwad-Beluru Industrial Area, Hubballi, Karnataka, India
- Value: $72.0M (6.00B INR)
- Jobs: 800
- Starts operating: 3 Jun 2025
- Status: completed
- Products: heavy-duty machines (2 MW, 3 MW, 4 MW), motors, generators
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Nidec](https://endata.com/companies/1321.md)

## Sources

- [machinist.in](https://machinist.in/2025/06/nidec-inaugurates-new-manufacturing-facility-in-karnataka/), 2025-06-01: "We are proud to establish our new state-of-the-art facility in Hubli, Karnataka as a testament to our long-term commitment to the Indian market."
- [evertiq.com](https://evertiq.com/news/2025-06-09-nidec-inaugurates-new-manufacturing-campus-in-karnataka), 2025-06-09: "With an investment of $55 million, the Orchard Hub project serves as a cornerstone of our 'India for India' and 'India for Exports' strategy."
- [gascompressionmagazine.com](https://gascompressionmagazine.com/2025/06/16/nidec-inaugurates-india-manufacturing-campus/), 2025-06-16: "With an investment of US$55 million, the Orchard Hub project serves as a cornerstone of our ‘India for India’ and ‘India for Exports’ strategy."

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