Hitachi Energy India Ltd on Friday announced an investment of Rs 300 crore to enhance the manufacturing capability of high-quality transformer insulation materials in order to cater to the rising demand. In transformers, high-quality insulation material acts as a proactive barrier, keeping the flow of electricity safe and preventing internal short circuits. The investment is part of company's overall investment of Rs 2,000 crore for India announced in October 2024, Hitachi Energy India said in a statement. The company said the latest investment of Rs 300 crore in its insulation and components business will expand the manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka. The expansion will double the facility's capacity to produce EHV (extra-high voltage) class high-quality pressboard and laminated board, a vital insulation material used in power and distribution transformers. As part of the expansion, Hitachi Energy India will replace the fossil fuel boiler, making its Mysuru site an ultra