India’s manufacturing sector at an inflection point: Industry experts
The Statesman | 22 November 2025
India’s manufacturing sector stands at an inflection point backed by adoption of emerging technologies and advanced automation techniques, senior industry experts said at the 4th edition of Manufacturing Conclave 2025, organised by Assocham here on Friday.
The transformative policies such as Make in India, the National Manufacturing Commission, etc, have unleashed huge potential for attaining global competitiveness. The theme for the conclave: Powering the Future of Manufacturing – Local Touch, Global Impact, will shape the roadmap for the next round of growth in the manufacturing sector, said Ananta Mohan Singh, chairman and managing director, Andrew Yule & Co.
Highlighting the importance of adoption of emerging technologies and advanced automation techniques, he said, “Technology has bridged the gaps and helped businesses to grow rapidly. The recent pandemic and the related disruption in the supply chain have highlighted the need for inclusiveness, sustainability, resilience, agility. That calls for local manufacturing where the local population is included in the growth process and in turn it contributes to the global economy,” Singh said.
Assocham released a knowledge report entitled “Reimagining India’s Manufacturing Growth”, in partnership with Primus Partners at the Conclave on Friday. The Knowledge Report focuses on the emerging shifts in global manufacturing, identifies India’s key growth drivers, and outlines actionable pathways for both government and industry to accelerate transformation.
Avijit Mitra, chairman, Manufacturing Sub Council – East, Assocham, AI-enabled process and smart manufacturing will enable India to focus on local manufacturing. The 3S – skill, scale and sustainability will be important pillars of success for manufacturing in the country, he said.