India Manufacturing Show 2025: A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration

The 7th India Manufacturing Show 2025 (IMS 2025) was recently held in Bengaluru, organized by the Small Industries Association and India Exposition Mart. The event saw participation from over 450 exhibitors representing various states and 220 MSMEs. The inauguration was graced by the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh. The three-day event also featured the presence of Union Minister of Power, Pralhad Joshi, along with the Union Minister of MSME and Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, and DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat. The primary focus of the India Manufacturing Show 2025 was to promote technology transfer, global partnerships, and collaboration, particularly in the fields of aerospace and defence engineering, with exhibitors showcasing innovations in aerospace, defence, automation, robotics, and electronics.

Among the participants was the Jatin Group of Industries, a leading Ahmedabad-based company established by renowned industrialist and philanthropist Maganbhai Patel, specializing in engineering products, dairy machinery, and flexible printing machinery. The company was represented by Rakeshbhai Bhesdariya, the Marketing Manager of the Dairy Department, who is a mechanical engineer with 15 years of experience in various milk federations across India. Currently, he serves as a Dairy Technologist at the Jatin Group of Industries. He and his team participated in the event and presented a study report, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the government and various NGOs to foster development in remote areas, create jobs in the dairy, agriculture, and MSME sectors, and ensure rural development.

Regardless of the ruling party, it is essential for all to work together, keeping the interests of citizens in the most remote areas in mind. The country faces numerous challenges regarding border and domestic security. However, if we focus on national interest and nurture the spirit of 'Nation First,' we can realize the vision of a developed India as envisioned by our esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a media interview, Maganbhai Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of the Jatin Group of Industries, expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for their encouragement towards self-reliant India, especially in the defence sector. He noted that India has transitioned from relying on 70% imports for its weapon systems and sensors to placing 90% of orders with domestic industries last year. Under the leadership of our respected Prime Minister, India could contribute $500 billion annually to the global economy through manufacturing by 2030, with MSMEs currently accounting for 45% of exports and 33% of employment in the industrial sector.

Maganbhai Patel further highlighted that MSMEs are the second-largest source of employment in India after agriculture, providing jobs to approximately 300 million people. He emphasized the need for the industry to be seen as partners rather than mere vendors. India is moving away from heavy import dependence towards domestic defence production, establishing itself as a global hub for design and innovation. With skills, scale, and speed as its pillars, India is poised to become a significant part of the global supply chain in the coming decade.

Maganbhai Patel also shared insights about Bengaluru, one of India's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, with an estimated GDP of $359.9 billion by 2023. Known as the 'Silicon Valley of India,' Bengaluru is a major center for IT services and manufacturing, contributing significantly to the economy. The city is home to several nationally significant educational institutions and has a literacy rate of 90.33%, ranking second among major metropolitan areas in India.

He discussed the historical resistance to the Hindi language in Tamil Nadu, which began in the 1930s and led to significant movements against its promotion as the national language. Despite this, people in other southern states have begun to adopt Hindi, fostering development in MSMEs and agriculture. However, the lack of Hindi proficiency in Chennai continues to create communication barriers, impacting economic activities.

Maganbhai Patel recounted his experiences in the south, including his involvement in an eye hospital management training program in Madurai, where discussions on hospital management and patient care took place. He noted the significant agricultural production in Mangaluru, which exports a large percentage of cashew and coffee, contributing to the region's economy.

He praised the central government's policies and Prime Minister Modi's leadership for the development in the southern region. Patel emphasized the importance of utilizing natural resources effectively to enhance the economy. He recalled the establishment of the Gupta Committee during Narasimha Rao's tenure as Prime Minister, which focused on small industries and rural development, highlighting the need for continued support for these sectors.

In conclusion, Maganbhai Patel expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity to work closely with various sectors, including women entrepreneurs and agriculture, contributing to the development of the country.