Gujarat CM Performs Bhoomi Pujan for Hitachi Energy’s Rs 2,000 Crore Transformer Factory

The ceremony took place on Thursday in the industrial town of Karjan, near Vadodara, marking the start of construction for a new transformer manufacturing facility. Hitachi Energy, a global leader in power electronics, will invest ₹2,000 crore to build the plant, which is expected to produce high‑efficiency transformers for India’s growing power grid. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel lit the ceremonial lamp and delivered a brief speech, emphasizing the project’s role in boosting local employment and strengthening the state’s industrial base. The factory is slated to begin operations by 2026, with a workforce of around 1,200 workers. The event was attended by senior officials from Hitachi Energy, Gujarat’s Department of Industries, and local representatives.