Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Global Corporations Detail India Expansion Plans
Many big companies from around the world are talking about their plans for India.
They see India as a very important place for growth because its economy is growing super fast.
Some companies are making more products there, like snack giant Mondelez, which is downsizing its packages instead of raising prices.
Other tech companies, like Cognizant, are thinking about listing their business in India.
Manufacturing companies are building new factories, like Modine in Chennai for data centers and Epiroc in Nashik for mining equipment.
Some companies, like Gates Industrial, even see India as a good alternative to China for future business.
They are all investing in India because of its growing population, new buildings, and advancements in technology like cloud and AI.
Global corporations are sharing their India expansion strategies during recent earnings calls.
Companies are citing India's rapid economic growth, infrastructure development, and consumer demand as key drivers.
Investments include new manufacturing facilities, data centers, and R&D hubs across India.
Several firms are considering or have initiated processes for local stock exchange listings.
India is increasingly viewed as a significant growth engine and a strategic alternative to other global markets.
- Who
- Several global corporations including Mondelez International, Cognizant, Veralto, Modine Manufacturing, Gates Industrial, Sify Technologies, Epiroc AB, AB SKF, and TotalEnergies.
- What
- Detailing their strategic plans for expansion and investment in India, including production facilities, listings, and competence centers.
- When
- During recent quarterly earnings calls and reporting periods, with specific mention of a planned listing before year-end for SKF's Indian business.
- Where
- Across various locations in India, including Chennai and Nashik, and impacting the broader Asian market.
- Why
- Driven by India's status as the fastest-growing large economy, strong consumer demand, rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and its potential as a technological and manufacturing hub.
- Mondelez International
- Downsizing packs in India led to better-than-expected performance with mid-single-digit growth.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Exploring a potential primary offering and secondary listing in India.
- Veralto Corporation
- Strong double-digit growth in India driven by urbanization and infrastructure.
- Modine Manufacturing
- Launched new data center facility production in Chennai.
- Gates Industrial Corporation
- India emerging as a key growth engine and alternative to China.
- Epiroc AB
- Expanding manufacturing and R&D in Nashik to create a global hub.
- AB SKF
- Separated Indian business and preparing for listing before year-end.
- TotalEnergies
- Plans to establish a competence center to support digital and power businesses.