Tech Giant Wipro Subsidiary Inaugurates Hydraulics Manufacturing Facility In Jaipur; Likely To Create Jobs

Wipro Hydraulics, a subsidiary of Wipro Enterprises, inaugurated its sixth manufacturing facility on Thursday in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The state-of-the-art plant, built with an investment of approximately Rs 250 crore, was officially opened by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, alongside Wipro Enterprises Chairman Azim Premji and Pratik Kumar, CEO of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering and Managing Director of Wipro Enterprises.

The new facility in Jaipur is set to play a pivotal role in Wipro Hydraulics' expansion strategy, both in the domestic and international markets. Pratik Kumar highlighted the plant's potential, stating, "We currently have a manufacturing capacity of 1,000 hydraulic cylinders per day, and we are fully capable of doubling it as demand grows."

The Jaipur plant, which began operations in May 2024, is Wipro Hydraulics' sixth in India. It joins two existing units each in Chennai and Hindupur, as well as one in Bengaluru. This network of facilities shows Wipro Hydraulics' strong presence in the Indian manufacturing sector, while also catering to a growing international clientele.

In addition to enhancing production capacity, the Jaipur facility is expected to generate employment opportunities in the region. Pratik Kumar noted that the new plant would create around 400 jobs, boosting the local economy and providing skilled employment in the manufacturing sector.

Kumar further emphasized the importance of a trained workforce and advanced automation in driving the company's success. "Trained workforce, along with automation, will lead to better quality products, higher productivity, and also better cost efficiency-and that is what we aim to establish," he explained. The facility boasts cutting-edge machinery, all of which is made in India, and handles 100% of its assembly, manufacturing, testing, and packaging in-house. This emphasis on in-house capabilities ensures greater control over product quality and operational efficiency.

Wipro Hydraulics has established itself in the global hydraulics industry, specializing in designing and manufacturing custom-built hydraulic cylinders for a wide range of sectors, including construction, material handling, agriculture, and mining. The company serves some of the most prominent Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the industry, such as JCB, Tata Hitachi, Mahindra and Mahindra, Hyundai, Volvo, and Epiroc.

The company's growth trajectory has been further strengthened by recent strategic acquisitions of Mailhot, JARP, and Columbus, which have expanded its global footprint. In terms of global hydraulics manufacturing, Pratik Kumar mentioned that Wipro Hydraulics now ranks among the top three, positioning it as a formidable player on the international stage.

The inauguration of the Jaipur facility comes at a time when the demand for construction equipment is witnessing robust growth. According to Sitaram Ganeshan, President of Wipro Hydraulics, the demand in this sector has been increasing at an annual rate of over 20% for the past two years. "We project that by 2030, India will become the second-largest construction equipment manufacturing industry," Ganeshan predicted, highlighting the opportunities that lie ahead for the company.

With the addition of the Jaipur plant, Wipro Hydraulics now operates 16 manufacturing units globally, including facilities in Europe, the USA, and Brazil. This network not only reinforces the company's global presence but also ensures that it is well-positioned to meet the growing demands of its customer base.