The Indian machine tool industry is now entering a defining phase of its evolution, driven by rising domestic demand. Industry stakeholders increasingly recognize that long-term competitiveness is built not only on scale, but also on control over core technologies. This shift from scale to capability, marks a significant maturation of the ecosystem. Jan-Feb MMI 2026 issue captures this transition.

Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) applauds the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on the signing of the historic India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).  The agreement is a significant milestone towards strengthening India’s integration with global automotive value chains. Trade between India and the EU in auto components has remained broadly balanced.

Balu Forge Industries Ltd, a precision engineering company engaged in the manufacturing of forged and machined components, is pleased to announce its formal induction into the NATO supply chain for critical defence components. This strategic milestone grants the company the mandate to manufacture and supply high-specification artillery shell bodies and complex forged components to NATO member states.

India’s manufacturing sector, which contributes nearly 17 percent of GDP, is entering a defining phase. With the right interventions, it can expand its share to 25 percent and create more than 100 million new jobs, positioning the country among the world’s leading advanced manufacturing hubs. Achieving this potential will require a workforce ready for rapid technological change.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) has received a supply order from the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) of the Indian Army for the overhaul, upgrade, and obsolescence management of the indigenous Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launcher Systems. This initiative between a domestic private OEM and the Indian Army is focused on long-term sustenance of frontline artillery systems.

The TM oil lubrication pump is designed for centralized lubrication systems used in precision machinery. Its gear pump structure ensures stable and efficient operation, delivering lubricating oil to each lubrication point at preset intervals and in precise quantities. This design helps maintain consistent lubrication performance and supports long-term, reliable equipment operation. The pump can be controlled via PLC commands.