PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Dear Readers,

The resounding success of the recently concluded IMTEX 2025 once again cements India’s position as a global manufacturing powerhouse.

With over 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries occupying a sprawling 90,000 sq mt exhibition space, IMTEX 2025 welcomed a record 1,33,166 business visitors from 70 countries, a testament to the growing global interest in India’s machine tool and manufacturing industry.

The sheer scale of focused visitors translated into remarkable business outcomes, generating around INR 37,700 crore enquiries and INR 3,500 crore of confirmed orders, making the twenty-first edition of the show, the largest and most impactful one in IMTMA’s history.

As seen in some of the big exhibitions organized so far this year, it is clear that India is not just propelling its individual economic growth but is also playing a vital role in shaping global industrial landscape’s growth. With an enviable combination of abundant resources, a thriving innovation ecosystem, inherent economic resilience, political stability, and strategic geography, India has all the ingredients to become a global hub of modern manufacturing.

The winds of change are blowing stronger than before with trade becoming more accessible, sustainable and future-ready. Such transformative factors are ushering in numerous opportunities for established players and start-ups. India has climbed from tenth-largest to fifth-largest economy in a decade and is expected to continue its rise in coming years.

At the heart of this transformation lies a steadfast commitment to self-reliance by building homegrown products and creating robust local supply chains. With the effective utilization of the advancements in artificial intelligence and a focus on long-term vision, India can lead the next industrial revolution.

As we step into a new financial year, things look promising for the machine tool and manufacturing industries. In its endeavour to bring technologies to the doorsteps of industries in the northern region, IMTMA is organizing the fifth edition of Delhi Machine Tool and Manufacturing Technology Expo (DMTX 2025) alongside the second edition of Factory Equipment Expo (FACTEQ 2025) from May 8 – 11, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi.

In this edition of Modern Manufacturing India (MMI), we bring you a report on IMTEX 2025 which concluded on a highly promising note. I urge readers to share their feedback for the magazine to help us understand your needs.

Wishing you an insightful and engaging read of this edition of MMI.

JIBAK DASGUPTA
Director General & CEO
Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

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