<h1>Multinational boosts local production with new variable speed drive line, cutting lead times and raising capacity 25%</h1> A multinational engineering company expanded its local manufacturing by adding a new production line for variable speed drives at its Bengaluru facility, increasing capacity by about 25% and reducing lead times up to 40%, citing alignment with national localization initiatives. The upgrade incorporates advanced automation, robotics and Industry 4.0 monitoring to enhance productivity, quality, safety and make-to-order capability for multiple industrial sectors. Legal touchpoints include compliance with manufacturing, workplace safety and automation standards, potential impacts on procurement and local content obligations under government programs, and contractual, liability and IP considerations arising from increased local production and customization.