{"id":22523,"date":"2025-10-26T14:10:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T08:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=22523"},"modified":"2025-10-26T14:10:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T08:40:15","slug":"mototech-2025-returns-to-pune-catalysing-innovation-sustainability-and-growth-across-indias-automotive-manufacturing-ecosystem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=22523","title":{"rendered":"MOTOTECH 2025 returns to Pune, catalysing innovation, sustainability and growth across India\u2019s automotive manufacturing ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pune:<\/strong> <strong>MOTOTECH 2025, India\u2019s premier automotive expo and conference, returned to Pune on 9\u201310 October, driving innovation, sustainability, and growth through live technology showcases, expert dialogues, and transformative industry collaborations. The two-day platform convened OEMs, component makers, automation leaders, policy thinkers, researchers, and supply-chain strategists to accelerate India\u2019s journey toward a globally competitive, future-ready automotive industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference opened with a keynote by&nbsp;<strong>Sachin Goel, Vice President and Head of Central Quality, Ashok Leyland, on \u201cQuality in the Automotive Manufacturing Landscape.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;Through the day, curated sessions spotlighted new approaches to sustainable manufacturing, digital product development, and shop-floor automation\u2014underscoring how data, design, and disciplined execution are converging to redefine competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting the strategic context,&nbsp;<strong>Conference Advisor Shailendra Goswami (CMD, Pushkaraj Group)<\/strong>&nbsp;said: \u201cPune is a true automotive hub, and India itself is rapidly emerging as a global manufacturing hub. Before 2020, our focus was largely on domestic demand and conventional manufacturing practices. The post-COVID supply-chain rebalancing \u2013 where many buyers sought \u2018China+1\u2019 options &#8211; created a strategic opening. With India\u2019s intellectual capital and our status as the world\u2019s largest manpower supplier, if we channel this capability into manufacturing at scale, we can credibly become a global platform.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added: \u201cIndustry has moved from traditional methods to Industry 4.0 and now 5.0 \u2013 where cyber-physical systems are complemented by the human element: intuition, innovation, and real-time decision-making. AI-enabled smart manufacturing is no longer theory; India is absorbing it at speed. While raw-material and import dependencies remain, on capability and price competitiveness we can meet global requirements, and Indian firms are already running sustainable global businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goswami also emphasized the policy imperative: \u201cGovernment intent is clear\u2014raise manufacturing\u2019s share of GDP to 25%. That means building a full ecosystem of Tier-1, Tier-2, Tier-3 and MSME suppliers. Automotive is central to this vision, and Pune\u2019s cluster \u2013 from two- and three-wheelers to commercial vehicles, passenger cars and tractors \u2013 makes it the right place to convene technology, academia and industry. That\u2019s why a conference like MOTOTECH is both timely and necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivering a keynote on competitiveness through logistics and operations,&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Rakesh Singh (Chairman, Institute of Supply Chain Management)<\/strong>&nbsp;noted: \u201cIndia is becoming a major production base that can serve global demand, even as China continues to supply many critical inputs. The domestic market is expanding fast \u2013 including in rural India, where SUVs on district roads are now commonplace. Exports are rising too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He continued: \u201cThis growth requires resilient, end-to-end supply chains. Supply chain isn\u2019t just moving goods from A to B. It\u2019s an integrated flow\u2014from sourcing and inbound transport to manufacturing, distribution, dealers and customers \u2013 managed for cost, speed, reliability and profitability. Technology is central: IoT, AI\/ML, AR, planning and forecasting tools, and digital twins to surface gaps virtually and fix them physically. Think of the supply chain like a river \u2013 it must flow without bottlenecks. If India wants world-class manufacturing competitiveness, our sourcing and selling supply chains must be seamless, data-visible, and among the best globally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing the lens of electrification and entrepreneurship,&nbsp;<strong>Uday Narang, CMD, Omega Seiki Mobility<\/strong>&nbsp;said: \u201cPune and Maharashtra are forward-thinking \u2013 both in automotive and technology manufacturing. India has a unique opportunity right now. Learn from global leaders, but follow our own path. Our edge is a young, ambitious population\u2014especially with rising participation of women. We must convert that talent into builders and founders, not just job-seekers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u2018Country first\u2019 must move from slogan to practice. Build alliances with Japan, Korea, Europe and the U.S., but build products here \u2013 not just import-and-assemble. In mobility, adoption will be driven by total cost of ownership (TCO). If EV TCO undercuts ICE, consumers will switch. Period. That pushes all of us to deliver quality, reliability and service. With founder energy, serious manufacturing, resilient supply chains and sensible global partnerships, India can lead. Put the country first \u2013 and make it happen.\u201d. he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the show floor, visitors experienced cutting-edge demonstrations and solutions from&nbsp;<strong>Universal Robots, ATI Motors, Thriam Toolroom, Yash Dynamics, Schneider Prototyping, WAGO India, Jendamark, Dalmec, Shree Rapid Technologies, TASI India, Light Mechanics, Marposs<\/strong>, and others \u2013 spanning collaborative robotics, autonomous material movement, precision tooling, test and measurement, digital assembly, and advanced quality control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day Two will sharpen the focus on&nbsp;<strong>EV Leadership, Women in Manufacturing, Shop-Floor Excellence, and Future Skills&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 translating vision into practical playbooks for productivity, safety, sustainability, and workforce readiness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune: MOTOTECH 2025, India\u2019s premier automotive expo and conference, returned to Pune on 9\u201310 October, driving innovation, sustainability, and growth through live technology showcases, expert dialogues, and transformative industry collaborations. 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