Speaking exclusively to Team Modern Manufacturing India in Strasbourg, France, during the HURON Week and the Escahu II facility expansion, Parakramsinh G Jadeja, Chairman & Managing Director, Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd, looked back at a journey that reads like a story of grit, vision, and a firm belief in technology.

In a strong boost to India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group announced the launch of a new DeepTech design, production, and integration facility while unveiling six indigenous UAV and autonomous defence products developed entirely in India. The dual announcement strengthens India’s drive for self-reliance in unmanned and next-gen defence systems.

In an engaging interview with MMI’s Editor-in-Chief, Soumi Mitra, Partho Kar, Joint Managing Director, Jaykay Enterprises Ltd, reflects on the company’s evolution into a cutting-edge technology player. He delves into its efforts to localize supply chains, expand through its JK-Phillips LLP partnership, and lead with a philosophy inspired by Krishna’s teachings.

Organized by IMTMA, the 19th edition of National Productivity Summit (NPS) took place in Ahmedabad, igniting momentum that was equal parts celebration and call to action. The Summit encouraged innovation, unleashed potential, and embraced new technologies and techniques. The overwhelming 100 case study submissions this year reflect a deepening commitment to manufacturing excellence.

AI adoption does not have to begin with a massive cloud migration, expensive integrations, or hiring a team of data scientists. In fact, the smarter move is often the simplest one: to look inward. One’s existing production logs, Excel files, maintenance reports, invoices, and SCADA exports can be the foundation for meaningful AI-led growth.

Confederation of Indian Industry wrapped up the 13th edition of EXCON 2025, at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. Covering 3.5 million sq ft, the event attracted over 1,250 exhibitors, including 134 international participants from 20 countries, and drew an estimated 1.2 lakh business visitors, solidifying its rank as the third largest construction equipment expo worldwide.