Bengaluru, 20 JUNE

Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, MB Patil, met with Swedish firm Epiroc during a roadshow in Sweden to discuss expansion plans in the State. The meeting is part of Karnataka’s efforts to attract global investment and bolster its reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation.

Arun Kumar, head of Epiroc’s India operations, outlined the company’s long-term vision, including a capital investment of Rs 500 crore this year and a further Rs 1,000 crore by 2030.

Patil highlighted Karnataka’s industrial strengths, skilled workforce, and supportive ecosystem, positioning it as an ideal location for Epiroc’s manufacturing growth. Epiroc’s Bangalore R&D centre employs over 500 staff and accounts for 25 per cent of the company’s global research output.