Swedish firm Epiroc in talks with Karnataka to explore expansion opportunities: Minister M B Patil

Karnataka Minister MB Patil has held a key meeting with Swedish firm Epiroc to explore expansion opportunities in the state during a roadshow in Sweden.

Updated on: Jul 30, 2025, 08:17:02 IST

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Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, M B Patil, has held a key meeting with Swedish firm Epiroc to explore expansion opportunities in the state during a roadshow in Sweden, officials said here on Friday.

Epiroc has over 500 employees in Bengaluru, contributing to 25 per cent of the company's global R&D output.

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This is being done as part of Karnataka's efforts to attract global investment and reinforce its position as a hub for advanced manufacturing, innovation, and research, they said.

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In a statement, the Minister's office said that Patil met with Arun Kumar, head of Epiroc's India operations, who shared the company's long-term vision and outlined investment plans, including ₹500 crore capital investment this year and an additional ₹1,000 crore by 2030 in India, they said.

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