Expansion29 Oct 2026, 03:34 pm
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Expands Kolkata Plant Capacity
AI Summary
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited's Board of Directors has approved enhancing the existing capacity of Vacuum Interrupter and Breakers at its Kolkata Medium Voltage Components (KMVC) facility. The company plans to invest INR 211 crore to increase Vacuum Interrupter capacity from 250,000 to 375,000 units per annum and add 18,000 Breaker units per annum. This expansion, expected to be completed by the end of FY 2028-29, is aimed at supporting capacity augmentation, export growth, and technology upgrades. The investment will be financed through internal accruals and/or external borrowings.
Key Highlights
- Board approves capacity expansion for Vacuum Interrupters and Breakers.
- Investment of INR 211 crore allocated for the expansion project.
- Capacity to increase from 250k to 375k VI units and add 18k Breaker units.
- Expansion targeted for completion by end of FY 2028-29.
- Rationale includes export growth and technology upgradation.
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