The conference commenced with opening remarks by Mr. Sunil Mangla, Chair, Manufacturing Committee, PHDCCI, who highlighted that manufacturing remains one of the most important pillars of India’s economic transformation and contributes nearly 25 percent to the country’s GDP aspirations under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He stated that India today possesses strong capital availability, world-class infrastructure, and a young skilled workforce, placing the country in an ideal position to emerge as a leading global manufacturing destination. Emphasizing the importance of quality manufacturing, he noted that the world today is not only seeking low-cost products but low-cost quality products, making globally accepted testing and certification systems increasingly critical for Indian industries. He further highlighted the need for manufacturing hubs, integrated supply chains, and collaborative industrial ecosystems to improve productivity, quality control, and competitiveness.

The Chief Guest, Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, while addressing the gathering said that India is entering a defining phase in its manufacturing journey and that building globally trusted manufacturing capabilities rooted in quality, innovation, safety, and sustainability will be crucial for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. She emphasized that the future of Indian manufacturing lies not only in increasing production but also in integrating advanced technologies, smart manufacturing systems, and product lifecycle management to enhance global competitiveness. Stressing the importance of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and robust standards, she noted that regulations should act as catalysts for manufacturing excellence, consumer trust, and fair trade practices. She also urged industry stakeholders to actively participate in standards formulation to ensure they align with India’s unique industrial and climatic conditions. Highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s quality ecosystem, she shared that India is modernizing its testing infrastructure through faster methodologies, expanded laboratory networks, adoption of AI and robotics, and development of testing corridors to improve efficiency, scalability, and ease of access for industries. Citing sectors such as toys and footwear, she stated that quality-driven regulations have significantly boosted domestic manufacturing, exports, and the global acceptance of Indian products.

Mr. Anshuman Singhania, Co-Chair, Manufacturing Committee, PHDCCI, stated that quality and innovation will play a defining role in positioning India as a globally competitive manufacturing hub. He highlighted that customer-centricity, technological innovation, and sustainability have become essential pillars of modern manufacturing. Referring to advancements such as smart manufacturing systems and sensor-enabled technologies, he emphasized that Indian industry must adopt digital transformation, sustainability practices, and collaborative innovation to remain globally competitive. He further stressed that stronger partnerships between government, industry, academia, and technology institutions would be critical for accelerating manufacturing productivity and efficiency.

Speaking on the role of emerging technologies in reshaping industrial growth, Mr. Kunal Singhal, Co-Chair, Manufacturing Committee, PHDCCI, emphasized that AI is no longer a future concept but a present-day necessity capable of fundamentally transforming manufacturing efficiency, supply chains, and business competitiveness. Referring to ongoing global uncertainties and disruptions in supply chains, he highlighted the urgent need for India to technologically strengthen its manufacturing ecosystem and transition from serving domestic demand to becoming a major global supplier. He further stressed that India’s economic growth would accelerate through exports, innovation-led manufacturing, and the creation of entirely new industrial markets.

The conference also witnessed the launch of the knowledge report titled “India Manufacturing Imperative 2026-2035: Manufacturing Excellence – Building World-Class Manufacturing Capabilities for Tomorrow.” The report, prepared under the leadership of Ms. Satish Dev Jain, Chair of the Haryana Chapter, PHDCCI highlights India’s manufacturing aspirations, sustainability goals, industrial transformation priorities, policy recommendations, and strategic roadmap for strengthening global manufacturing competitiveness.

The inaugural session was further followed by technical sessions on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Value Engineering and Digital Transformation in Manufacturing, which focused on discussions around evolving manufacturing practices, technology adoption, efficiency enhancement, and innovation in the sector.

The conference concluded with a strong call for deeper collaboration between government, industry, academia, and technology leaders to create a globally competitive, sustainable, innovation-driven, and quality-focused manufacturing ecosystem aligned with India’s vision of becoming a developed economy by 2047.

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