Siemens has a history that goes way back to 1847 when it was founded by Werner von Siemens. He invented world’s first pointer telegraph and electric dynamo. It was incorporated in year 1957 in India. It is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India. Currently, Siemens has a strong manufacturing footprint across the country, various Centres of Competence and R&D centres as well as a nationwide sales and service network. The company’s businesses are aligned to customer focus. The business of Siemens (flagship group company of Siemens in India) is aligned into Energy, Smart Infrastructure, Digital Industries, and Mobility. 

Digital Industries provides technologies for the automation and digitalization of the discrete, hybrid and process industries, supporting their digital transformation. Its portfolio consists of industrial software, automation & drive technologies for optimizing the manufacturing value chain, covering product design, production planning, engineering, execution and after-sales services. Its ‘Digital Enterprise Suite’ offers flexibility and efficiency to various discrete industries, general engineering segments and OEMs engaged in machine tools, printing, packaging and electrical panel manufacturing.

Smart Infrastructure (SI) business intelligently connects energy systems, buildings, and industries, enhancing the way people live and work and significantly improving efficiency and sustainability. The business works with customers and partners to create an ecosystem that intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps better utilization of resources. SI helps its customers to thrive and communities to progress and support sustainable development. This is achieved with help of a broad portfolio spanning across grid control & automation; low and medium voltage power distribution, switching and control; building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy efficiency solutions.

Mobility business offers intelligent and efficient mobility solutions and freight transportation covering the entire gamut of Rail infrastructure comprising signaling and electrification and Rolling Stock components and systems. This is complemented by customer services across all technologies as well as turnkey solutions.

Business area of the company

Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, digital transformation, transport as well as transmission and generation of electrical power. The company’s business structure is well oriented in meeting the needs of the industry in improving efficiency, quality, flexibility and speed. With its wide-ranging portfolio, market-oriented organization structure, global technology leadership and strong local competence, the company is in a good position to partner with the country in sustainable growth.

Products/Services

• Building Technologies 
• Drive Technology
• Energy
• Financing
• Healthcare
• Industrial Automation
• Mobility
• Services
• Software
• Consumer Products

Milestones

• 1867: The company started construction of the Indo-European telegraph line between London and Calcutta.
• 1922: Siemens (india) established in Calcutta.
• 1957: Incorporation of Siemens Engineering and Manufacturing Company of India.
• 1960: The company started healthcare equipment manufacturing commences at Worli, Mumbai.
• 1960: The company started switchboard production in Calcutta.
• 1966: The company started manufacturing of motors in Kalwa.
• 1971: Siemens India offers shares to public in India for the first time.
• 1987: The company started Modern industrial electronics production in Nashik.
• 1991: The company set up Low-voltage switchgear factory in Aurangabad.
• 2004: The company set up Corporate Technology Center in Bangalore.
• 2007: The company completed 50 years of incorporation in India.
• 2010: The company expanded steam turbine and compressor factory in Vadodara.
• 2011: Siemens - Siemens won Rs 319 crore order from PGCILSiemens reached a milestone of 100th Gas Insulated Switchgear.
• 2012: The company set up twin smart grid factories in Goa.
• 2013: Siemens installs Asia’s first SOMATOM Definition Edge CT scanner at PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore.
• 2014: Siemens launches best-fit controller for mid-sized DCS market - AS 410 SMART.
• 2014: Siemens India launches Scholarship for engineering students.
• 2014: Siemens launches optimized servo drive system for motion control applications.
• 2014: Siemens installs world’s longest lab automation track at Thyrocare.
• 2014: Siemens Installs India’s First Ultrasound System with Wireless Transducers at K.G. Hospital, Coimbatore.
• 2015: Siemens India opened up a global skill centre for occupational safety in Mumbai in collaboration with TUV Rheinland India.
• 2016: Siemens Launches ‘Smart Buildings’ Experience & Training Centre in India'.
• 2017: The company strengthens digitalization portfolio.
• 2018: Siemens launched MindSphere Application Centers in India.
• 2018: first 3D-printed oil sealing rings installed on SST-300 steam turbine of JSW Steel’s at Salem.
• 2019: Next47 started operations in India.
• 2019: The Company’s Vadodara factory achieved a key milestone during the year when it rolled out the 1,000th steam turbine.
• 2020: Siemens has introduced digital solutions for resilient workplaces to adapt to ‘new normal’.
• 2021: the company acquired C&S Electric to establish design and manufacturing hub in India.
• 2021: Joint announcement with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited of the successful deployment of Smart Metering Technology for over 2 lakh smart meters in North Delhi.
• 2022: Siemens launched Xcelerator in India.
• 2023: Siemens bagged largest order in India worth Rs 26000 crore.
• 2023: The company acquired EV division of Mass-Tech Controls
• 2023: The company launched its first industry-ready 5G routers.
• 2024: Siemens invested over Rs 1,000 crore in India.
• 2024: Siemens achieved a significant milestone for its Siemens Xcelerator platform with the inclusion of 100 India-relevant digital use and reference cases across multiple industries such as Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Commercial Buildings, Power Utilities and others.