NEW DELHI, May 27, 2025 -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, highlighted that smart manufacturing is a crucial driver for sustainable growth in India's automotive industry during the Smart Manufacturing Automotive Summit held in Pune. Distinguished leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from the automotive manufacturing sector shared their perspectives on how automation, artificial intelligence (AI), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and data-driven decision-making are reshaping the industry's competitiveness and future.

Speaking at the event, Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India, said: "India's automotive industry is vital to its manufacturing sector and overall economic growth. The rapidly evolving global manufacturing landscape, the shift towards electric mobility coupled with our own demographic shifts present India with a unique opportunity to strengthen its position in the automotive value chain, promoting innovation and development within the industry."

Rucha Nanavati, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Mahindra Group, shared insights on digital transformation, stating: "Digital transformation is not about technology alone – it's about reimagining the way we work for the next decade and beyond. Dealing with ambiguity and complexity is part of the journey, and a growing mindset is the only way to thrive and lead through it."

"Growing market complexities, supply chain challenges, regulatory requirements, customer demands, and manufacturing skill shortages require a smart and sustainable transformation in automotive manufacturing," added Dilip Sawhney.

The event was attended by Original Equipment Makers (OEMs), 'Tier 1' automotive suppliers, digital transformation experts, and solution providers who explored the transformative effects of emerging technologies on the future of automotive production. The delegates participated in engaging panel discussions, keynote presentations, and technology showcases that demonstrated effective strategies for integrating smart manufacturing into operations, engineering, supply chain, and quality functions.

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