Archive · 11 Oct 2026
AI and Robotics Seen Driving India’s Next Manufacturing Push
Industry leaders in India said factories need to do more than assemble products.
They believe tools such as artificial intelligence, robots and connected machines can help factories improve.
The speakers said buyers care about dependable products and clear information about how they are made, not just low prices.
They also discussed making supply chains stronger and helping Indian businesses compete around the world.
Some leaders said new technology should show clear benefits and be easier for smaller businesses to use.
They also called for more research and closer teamwork between companies and colleges.
A new advanced manufacturing institute in Pune was highlighted.
Industry leaders said manufacturing must move beyond assembly-led production and deepen links with global value chains.
AI, automation, robotics and industrial internet of things were identified as drivers of future growth.
The CII National Conference on Advanced Manufacturing discussed productivity, resilient supply chains, technology adoption and global competitiveness.
Rahul Garg said global buyers increasingly value reliability, traceability and resilience alongside cost.
Speakers called for measurable technology returns, industry-academia collaboration, more research and development, and accessible technology for small businesses.
- Who
- Industry, academic and government leaders, including speakers from the Confederation of Indian Industry conference.
- What
- Leaders discussed technology-led growth and priorities for advancing India’s manufacturing sector.
- When
- At the CII National Conference on Advanced Manufacturing; no date was stated.
- Where
- The conference location was not stated; a Maharashtra institute in Pune was mentioned.
- Why
- To improve productivity, supply-chain resilience and global competitiveness, and strengthen India’s links with global value chains.
Technology adoption
Practical implementation
Adopting advanced technology
Technology adoption
AI, automation, robotics and IIoT are seen as important drivers of manufacturing growth.
Practical implementation
Industry leaders stressed that technology should deliver measurable returns and be accessible to MSMEs.
Manufacturing competitiveness
Technology adoption
India should move beyond assembly-led production and deepen its global value-chain links.
Practical implementation
Global buyers increasingly assess reliability, traceability and resilience alongside cost.
- Conference
- CII National Conference on Advanced Manufacturing
- Technology priorities
- AI, automation, robotics and IIoT
- Manufacturing goal
- Move beyond assembly-led production and build deeper links with global value chains
- Buyer priorities
- Reliability, traceability and resilience, as well as cost
- Maharashtra initiative
- Advanced Manufacturing and Frontier Technology Institute in Pune
- MSME focus
- Make technology accessible and strengthen support for MSMEs