Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Industry Leaders Urge Sustainable Growth and Technology Skills
Two industry leaders spoke to graduates at SASTRA Deemed University.
A Subramanian of Siemens India said India can grow its economy while protecting the environment.
He said the country is ahead of Paris Convention targets by six years.
He described technology that could help industries work in more sustainable ways.
He encouraged students to help create useful digital tools and services.
T Subramanian of BMW Techworks India spoke about connected mobility and changes in cars.
He encouraged graduates to use what they learned and take thoughtful risks.
More than 1,000 students received degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering.
Siemens India's A Subramanian said India's economic growth balances environmental sustainability and is six years ahead of Paris Convention targets.
At SASTRA Deemed University's graduation ceremony, he highlighted technology's potential to support sustainable growth.
He pointed to digital twins, industrial AI, decarbonisation platforms, smart grids and additive manufacturing as opportunities across major industries.
BMW Techworks India's T Subramanian discussed connected mobility and urged graduates to adapt to changes in automobile manufacturing.
Industry leaders presented degrees to more than 1,000 electrical and mechanical engineering graduates.
- Who
- A Subramanian of Siemens India, T Subramanian of BMW Techworks India, and more than 1,000 SASTRA graduates.
- What
- The industry leaders gave graduation day addresses and presented degrees to graduates.
- When
- October 3, 2026.
- Where
- SASTRA Deemed University, India.
- Why
- The addresses focused on sustainable economic growth, technology, connected mobility, and preparing graduates for changes in industry.
- Publication date
- October 3, 2026
- Graduates
- More than 1,000
- Schools represented
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- Siemens speaker
- A Subramanian, Head of Strategy & Sustainability, Siemens India
- BMW Techworks speaker
- T Subramanian, CTO of BMW Techworks India
- India's target claim
- A Subramanian said India is ahead of Paris Convention targets by six years.
- Industries' GDP contribution
- A Subramanian said asset-heavy industries contribute 75 per cent of India's GDP.