13-06-2025
Manufacturing the Future: MTLS 2025 and NAMC Awards to Redefine India's Industrial Landscape
Mumbai, June 13-14, 2025 | ITC Maratha
India is rapidly stepping into a pivotal role in the global manufacturing map. In this transformative journey, the Manufacturing Thought Leaders' Summit (MTLS) 2025 emerges as a landmark event, bringing together the brightest minds and boldest ideas shaping the future of industry. Taking place on June 13th and 14th at the ITC Maratha in Mumbai, the summit will feature strategic dialogues, tech showcases, and leadership insights designed to catalyze the next leap in India's manufacturing evolution.
The event culminates in the presentation of the 11th Annual National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC) — a highly respected platform recognizing excellence, innovation, and resilience in manufacturing enterprises across India.
As manufacturers globally grapple with supply chain disruptions, digital transformation challenges, and growing ESG demands, MTLS 2025 serves as a critical forum for navigating this complexity. This year's theme focuses on intelligent automation, sustainable growth, resilient operations, and people-centric innovation — key levers for competitive advantage in an era of disruption.
The summit will convene over 300 senior decision-makers, including CEOs, policymakers, technocrats, and thought leaders, to chart a collaborative path forward.
MTLS 2025 is strengthened by an ecosystem of esteemed partners who play an active role in shaping the summit:
Deloitte joins as the Knowledge Partner, bringing insights from global best practices in operational excellence and digital maturity. 'Manufacturing plays a significant role in India's economic growth, contributing to 17% of the GDP and employing over 27 Mn people. The "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision positions India as a leading manufacturing and export hub, fostering economic resilience, technological leadership, and industrial self-reliance by contributing to 25% of the GDP vision of $ 30 tn. Policies and initiatives including the National Manufacturing Mission, Production Linked Incentive Schemes, and Ease of Doing Business combined with India's young workforce and, a large and growing domestic market make India a compelling destination for manufacturing and business expansion. Sector-specific clusters, plug-and-play infrastructure, and integrated logistics hubs further strengthen India's position as a global manufacturing hub' says Mr P.S Easwaran, Partner and Supply Chain leader, Deloitte India
Dassault Systèmes, the Technology Partner, will showcase futuristic solutions in digital twins, 3DEXPERIENCE platforms, and model-based engineering.
Zoho steps in as the Digital Transformation Partner, contributing tools and strategies for agile, cloud-based factory management.
MicroGenesis joins as Co-Partner, enabling innovation in enterprise engineering and scalable technology deployment.
These partnerships ensure that discussions go beyond theory — into real-world solutions and implementation strategies.
What truly differentiates MTLS is its stellar speaker lineup — a powerful mix of industrialists, authors, and transformation leaders who have steered billion-dollar organizations or authored breakthrough frameworks in operations and leadership.
Attendees can expect insights from: Former Chairmen and CEOs of global manufacturing giants, offering deep dives into leadership during disruption.
Renowned management authors, whose concepts have shaped modern manufacturing thinking.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across AI-led production, lean transformation, ESG compliance, and workforce skilling.
Every session is curated to deliver actionable strategies and inspire a shared vision of innovation
At the conclusion of MTLS, attention turns to honoring India's most competitive and forward-looking manufacturing organizations at the National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC).
Now in its 11th year, NAMC — curated by the International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM) — is known for its transparent, consultative, and performance-driven evaluation process. The awards emphasize sustained excellence over one-off performance, recognizing manufacturers who demonstrate continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership across functions.
This year's awards will spotlight Special Category Winners under the Aatmanirbhar Factory Recognition Program, celebrating self-reliance and localized excellence.
Winners are selected through a comprehensive 360-degree process involving site visits, leadership interviews, and detailed process audits — making the recognition not just prestigious, but also deeply credible.
In today's fast-changing industrial world, leaders face a pressing need to adopt digital tools, redesign supply chains, and embed sustainability. MTLS provides a neutral, high-impact platform where these complex ideas are discussed, debated, and distilled into actionable roadmaps.
It also aligns closely with India's national priorities like Make in India, PLI Schemes, and Green Manufacturing mandates, helping industries align their growth ambitions with evolving policy frameworks.
India's manufacturing transformation won't be led by legacy thinking. It will be shaped by bold ideas, cross-industry collaboration, and visionary leadership — all of which converge at MTLS 2025.
If you're serious about future-proofing your organization and contributing to India's rise as a manufacturing superpower, this is the one event you can't afford to miss.
Event: Manufacturing Thought Leaders Summit (MTLS) 2025
Venue: ITC Maratha, Mumbai
Followed By: 11th Annual National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC)
Organized By: International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM)
Knowledge Partner: Deloitte
Technology Partner: Dassault Systèmes
Digital Transformation Partner: Zoho
Expected Attendees: 300+ leaders from manufacturing, technology, government, and academia
