India, Oct. 20 -- To advance the digitalization of healthcare and better serve the needs of emerging markets, Siemens Healthineers has announced plans to invest Rs 1,300 crore (EUR 160 million) over the next five years in an innovation hub in Bengaluru, India.

The innovation hub will be housed in a new state-of-the-art campus that combines the existing R&D center and an ultra-modern medical imaging factory.

To expand its digital capabilities, the company plans to add up to 1,800 digital talents in the next ten years. The investment is part of Siemens Healthineers' strategy 2025, in which India plays an important role as a growth market for the company.

"This investment is the largest we have ever made in India. It will play a key rolei...