Top electric motor manufacturing companies in India | Market Leaders & Trends 2026

Top electric motor manufacturing companies in India

Another significant contributor driving the upward trend in demand is the importance of government policy, especially the government PLI and FAME schemes which promote advanced domestic manufacturing and electrification of vehicles, stimulating production of traction motors and smart industrial drives. Moreover, the overall push and trends towards widespread EV adoption, supported by subsidies, the continuously expanding charge network, and increased environmental awareness by the consumer market will continue to drive portions of the market into traction motors that are high-performance, in electric passenger and commercial two- and four-wheel vehicles.

Leaders in the Indian Electric Motor Market

The electric motor manufacturing sector in India is a cornerstone of the nation’s industrial automation and green energy transition as it is driven by increase in demand in the automotive, power, and manufacturing industries. Market leaders are increasingly moving toward high-efficiency "Super Premium" (IE4) models and specialized traction motors to support the country's rapid electrification of public and private transport. By integrating advanced thermal management and IoT-based predictive maintenance, these dominant entities are providing scalable solutions that reduce energy consumption while maximizing operational uptime in heavy-duty environments like steel, cement, and railways. 

To help you identify the key players in this space, here are some of the major companies:

1. ABB India Pvt. Ltd.

A subsidiary of ABB Group, ABB India offers a comprehensive range of high-efficiency, low- and medium-voltage electric motors and generators. It caters to diverse industries including manufacturing, energy, utilities, and transportation, leveraging advanced automation and energy-saving technologies 

2. Bharat Bijlee Limited

A renowned electrical engineering firm, Bharat Bijlee designs and manufactures a variety of electric motors—from low- to medium-voltage and custom premium-efficiency models—for industrial applications. It also provides transformers, drives, and automation systems 

3. Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd.

Kirloskar Electric manufactures a wide range of motors—including AC, DC, slip-ring, synchronous, and permanent-magnet motors—serving power generation, renewables, industries, and transport with a focus on quality and innovation 

4. Siemens Limited (India)

Siemens India, part of global Siemens, supplies industrial electric motors—from low- to high-voltage—alongside drive systems, automation, and digital infrastructure solutions across sectors including smart infrastructure and power 

5. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

A state-owned engineering giant, BHEL manufactures large-scale electric motors, generators, and turbines for power plants, railways, and industrial applications. It is a major exporter and holds a leading domestic market share 

6. Bonfiglioli Transmissions India

An engineering specialist offering synchronous and asynchronous motors and gearmotors. It caters to industries requiring custom, high-efficiency, and reliable drive solutions 

7. GE Industrial Motors (Regal Rexnord)

Formerly GE Motors India, this operation manufactures low- and high-voltage induction motors and industrial fans. Regal Rexnord acquired it in 2007, consolidating their motor and fan business 

8. Laxmi Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd.

A leading domestic electric motor manufacturer, producing a variety of induction, flame-proof, energy-efficient, encoder, and gear motors for industrial applications 

9. Lunar Motors Pvt. Ltd.

A small-scale manufacturer specializing in process-improved induction motors with a focus on affordability and reliability, serving regional industrial customers 

10. Saggu Electrical Industries

Produces high-performance motors: single-phase, FHP, three-phase, gear motors, loom motors, fans. Focused on quality, innovation, and reliable industrial solutions 

11. TMEIC India (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems)

Designs and manufactures large AC/DC motors, automation systems, inverters, and variable frequency drives for metals, mining, renewables, and industrial sectors. 

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