PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Dear Readers,

EMO Hannover 2025 marked a triumphant chapter for the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA). The global event celebrated innovation and collaboration, highlighting India’s growing prominence on the world manufacturing stage. Across the event, we observed purposeful interactions and valuable knowledge exchanges, reflecting the confidence and curiosity that Indian engineered goods now evoke worldwide. Indian-made technologies no longer play a secondary role; they are shaping the global narrative of advanced manufacturing. For Indian machine tool builders, it was both a reunion with long-standing partners and the start of some promising new alliances, marking yet another significant step in India’s journey toward global industrial leadership.

As we build on this remarkable success, the momentum shifts towards IMTEX FORMING 2026, where India’s manufacturing excellence will once again take center stage. The spirit of innovation observed at EMO Hannover will find a new expression in Bengaluru, where global collaborations, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative ideas will continue to shape the future of metal forming and manufacturing technologies in India. Metal forming currently accounts for nearly 30 percent of the Indian machine tool market and is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years. In FY25, the consumption of metal forming machine tools was INR 9,139 crore, while production was valued at INR 2,696 crore. Overall, machine tool exports increased by approximately 6 percent year-on-year.

This edition of Modern Manufacturing India (MMI) has metal forming as its focus and includes an article from IMTMA that provides detailed insights into IMTEX FORMING 2026 and how the Indian machine tool industry is bracing itself to meet the needs of the manufacturing industry.

Readers are encouraged to share their feedback and suggestions for new features to further enhance this magazine.

Jibak Dasgupta
Director General & CEO
Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre