The Bhakra Nangal project, on which work was initiated soon after India won its independence, even today stands as a symbol of the nation’s move towards prosperity. It transformed lives of farmers and brought light into homes. But did you know that the 150,000 hp Francis waterwheels for the Bhakra Nangal Power project were supplied by Hitachi?
Hitachi’s association with India started in 1933, when it introduced the electric fan to Indian consumers. It set up its first office in 1935, and is today celebrating 80 years of its journey in India. Over these eight decades, it has touched the lives of multitudes of Indians through its contributions across a large spectrum of sectors spanning transportation, power, telecom & IT, construction equipment, electronics, functional materials & components and financial services.
Hitachi’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ and use India as a man- ufacturing base has strong precedence. In the construction ma- chinery business, in 2014, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company began exports of hydraulic excavators to Africa and the Middle East, designed and produced in India based on specifications for emerging countries. In addition, Hitachi Hi-Rel Pow- er Electronics started exports of power electronics products, in- cluding inverters and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies), to the Middle East and ASEAN countries in 2013. And this trend continues.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Japan, the latter committed to doubling its investment in India over the next five years to $35 billion, in a bid to support India’s growth ambitions and further strengthen long-established ties.
Given this increased engagement between the two countries, and Hitachi’s long relationship with India, it isn’t surprising that the diversified conglomerate has decided to significantly enhance its participation in the country’s development.
Earlier this year, Hitachi unveiled a plan to strengthen its relationship with India by contributing to social infrastructure de- velopment through its Social Innovation Business, which com- bines the group’s infrastructure capabilities with advanced IT solutions. Hitachi’s wide band of capabilities, spanning sectors such as power, construction, automotive, medical equipments and information & communication products and solutions make it ideally placed to contribute to India’s growth and development.
Challenging projects backed by the government like the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Jan Yojana have seen positive response with near `21,000 crore of deposits being collected under these accounts. However, scaling up even further to meet the intended goals and managing the data and security of these accounts will require increased investment in the right kind of IT infrastructure and solutions. Hitachi is well placed to contribute in such areas with its decades of experience across several continents.
The Digitial India initiative and the plan for 100 Smart Cities are other key areas where Hitachi can play a pivotal role. In fact, the Japanese major is already engaging with several State Govern- ments and the Centre on the development of smart cities. As India embarks on its journey to build a more robust and eq- uitable economy—driven by the confluence of on-ground tech- nology and digital intelligence—Hitachi pledges an even greater commitment to its cause.
Hitachi’s IT & Communications systems solutions in India
Hitachi through its trio of companies offers complete solutions for IT and telecommunication requirements. These three companies are:
Hitachi Data Systems – The company builds information management and Social Innovation solutions that help businesses succeed and societies be safer, healthier and smarter. It focuses on big data–or the Internet of Things that matter. Its IT infrastructure, analytics, content and cloud solutions and services drive strategic management and analysis of the world’s data. The company integrates the best information technology and operational technology from across the Hitachi family of companies to deliver the exceptional insight that business and society need to transform and thrive.
Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic – The company is a leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions including information infrastructure, information networking, information availability, information security, and information services. It designs, deploys and implements customised IT infrastructure solutions to cater to the specific needs of clients. Its innovative solutions are based on the latest technology and help enterprises improve business service levels, and information security.
It is a global IT end-to-end solutions provider; software development and system entrusted development. The company has 16 offices and 180+ service points in India.
Hitachi Payment Services – The company has over 35,000 ATMs, over 190,000 POS devices and over 20,000 MPOS devices under management as on 31st March 2015. With over 50 satisfied banks and over 180,000 banking customers serviced, it is a leading player in payment services in India.
It provides innovative, cost-effective and comprehensive payment services through our multiple lines of businesses i.e. ATM services, Point of Sale services (POS), Emerging Payments and Banking Channel Products such as Cash Re- cycling ATMs and Auto Passbook Entry Machines.
Hitachi’s Span Of Activities
– Information & Telecommunication Systems
– Social Infrastructure & Industrial Systems
– Automotive Systems
– Power Systems
– Electronic Systems & Equipment
– Construction Machinery
– High Functional Materials & Components
– Smart Life & Eco-friendly Systems
– Financial Services
– Logistics & Other Services
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