ICTMA Names Office Bearers for 2026–27; Pravin Shirse Takes Charge as President

Bengaluru, India – Indian Cutting Tool Manufacturers’ Association (ICTMA) has unveiled its 2026-27 office bearers, which include senior leaders from the cutting tools and precision manufacturing industry in India to assist in the further development and growth of the sector.

Pravin Shirse, Country President & Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Oerlikon Balzers Coating India Pvt Ltd will be the President of ICTMA. G Gautam K Ahuja, Managing Director, Guhring India Pvt Ltd has been appointed as Vice President and Anil Kumar, Director, Plansee India High-Performance Materials Pvt Ltd will continue as Immediate Past President of the Association.

The Executive Committee comprises industry leaders Sunil Taneja, Tosher Hormusjee, Vidhu Nevatia, L Krishnan, Vishal Agarwalla, Ravi Prem, Giridhara Gopal Gajendran, Santosh Ullal, Ramakant Reddy, Tarang V Parikh, and Saranath Bhaduri. Representing organizations across the cutting tools and manufacturing ecosystem, the committee brings together experience from different segments of the industry.

Subramanian P G will continue as Executive Secretary, supporting the association’s activities and engagement with industry stakeholders.

The new leadership team brings together a cross section of the cutting tool industry in India and is well suited to strengthen ICTMA support industry collaboration, further the technology, and promote knowledge sharing. These initiatives are significant to the ongoing growth of India’s cutting tool industry.

The announcement represents yet another step in the process of ICTMA’s continued efforts to unite industry stakeholders and help propel future growth in the cutting tools industry. The new team will focus on strengthening the industry links and contribution to the development of the industry in the coming year.

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