Regional Council North

56^thMEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

22 August 2025 (Friday) : Amber Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Jhajjar

 

Co-chairman, Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma chaired the meeting and welcomed members to the 56th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) \[RC(N)] on 22 August 2025 at Amber Enterprises in Jhajjar, Haryana.

1. Review of Minutes of 55th RC(N) Meeting

• Chairman invited members to share their views on draft minutes of the 55th RC(N) meeting held on 02 June 2025 over a virtual platform.
•  Following a brief discussion, draft minutes of the 55th RC(N) meeting were approved by members.

2. Discussion with Members on Business Performance in First Quarter of FY 2025-2026

• Members highlighted that while Q1 reflected reasonable performance, a decline in order booking is visible in Q2. Historically, demand  stabilizes towards the year-end.
• Mr. Amit Goel (Micromatic Machine Tools) stressed the need for innovation and agility. He observed that 2-axis and 3-axis machines are not the future, and focus should shift towards tool life, productivity improvement, and faster cycle times.
• Chairman noted that Japanese machines are not posing much competition, but European machines continue to dominate due to superior cycle times despite high costs. Improving tool life and cycle efficiency will enhance reputation for domestic players.
• Mr. Anil Mishra (ISGEC) explained that 21% of machine tool imports are presses, reflecting gaps in the domestic ecosystem for press manufacturing and related accessories.

3. Members’ Experience Sharing on IMTMA Initiatives

• Mr. Achal Nath recommended reconnecting with customer companies post-plant visits to address their requirements and share developments in Indian manufacturing.
• Mr. Rajesh Khushwaha (Multi Axis CNC) suggested increasing the frequency of online members’ meetings to sustain continuity and agenda follow-up.
• Members appreciated the value addition of plant visits and suggested exploring more avenues.

4. Briefing on “Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety ‘Omnibus Technical Regulation’ \[OTR] Order, 2024”

• Chairman emphasized the importance of completing the pre-registration process. Members facing difficulty may seek Government assistance.
• Certification (EMI/EMC testing) is being initiated for Indian machines, with mechanisms for imported machines under development.
• Metal forming machines are currently excluded from OTR 2024.
• Secretariat informed that HS Codes 8462, 8466, and 8483 are outside OTR’s purview.
• Members were urged to register promptly as non-registered companies may not be heard later.
• Chairman requested the Secretariat to use email/WhatsApp for maximum outreach and develop a follow-up mechanism.

5. Discussion on Import of Chinese Machinery into India

• Chairman stressed that competitive domestic machines capable of mass manufacturing will be key to countering imports.
• Mr. Achal Nath pointed out that Chinese imports continue to enter via third countries, making restrictions challenging.
• Secretariat explained that OTR implementation (effective 30 September 2026) will help track imports systematically.
• Members observed that Amber Enterprises’ shopfloor is dominated by imported machines, highlighting opportunities for Indian manufacturers to fill the gap.
• Chairman noted that Amber has been requested to share future requirements and members should proactively pitch solutions.

6. Membership Enhancement

• Chairman urged members to support IMTMA’s membership growth in North India to strengthen collective representation.
•  Mr. J.K. Sharma (JK Machines Ltd.) requested more Executive Committee meetings in the northern region to increase engagement.

7. Briefing on Current Status of ‘SAHAYOG’

• Chairman briefed that the cluster has begun with a few Ghaziabad-based companies and will expand gradually to include more Delhi-NCR units.
• Key focus areas: joint skilling programmes, adoption of common practices, and exploring facilities like machine testing in the North.

8. Any Other Business 

• Members requested IMTMA Secretariat to pursue updated manufacturer data on the GeM portal, as outdated data is hindering visibility of  domestic suppliers. Secretariat clarified that the Global Tender Enquiry (GTE) window remains closed for now.
• Chairman invited inputs on new ways of adding value to RC(N) meetings beyond plant visits.

9. Any Other Agenda

• There being no other business, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 

Agenda

 1. Confirmation of Minutes
Draft minutes of the 55th Meeting of Regional Council (North) of IMTMA held on 02 June 2025 (Monday) is placed as Annexure – I. Members to consider and confirm the minutes.

2. Business performance in First Quarter of FY 2025-2026 and key issues/concerns expected in the Second half
Chairman to invite Members to brief about production turnover and performance of their respective organisations during April-June 2025.
Chairman would call upon Members to voice key issues or concerns pertaining to business conditions and performance over the next seven months. Members to also suggest measures to mitigate such concerns or risks that they perceive, and their expectations from Association to resolve the same.

3. Members’ Experience Sharing on IMTMA initiatives in North India
Chairman to invite members to share their experience from IMTMA northern region initiatives such as:

• RC(N) Meetings and plant visits
• Group participation and technology missions to other countries
• Online sessions on industry issues and solutions

4. Membership Enhancement
Members to identify and suggest sources, channels, and approach to help IMTMA enhance its membership base in north India. Discussion to also cover the importance of strong membership representation from the region.

5. Briefing on Current status of ‘SAHAYOG’
Chairman to invite Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma to present an update on SAHAYOG’ cluster, which was reinitiated by Mr. Sharma with Ghaziabad-based Members.

6. Information Sharing on Different Government Funding Avenues
Interactive session to understand different Government funding opportunities for the machine tool industry and MSME sector in India. The session may include inputs from both members and IMTMA secretariat.

7. Any Other Business

 

55^thMEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

02 June 2025 (Monday) : Virtual Platform

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed members to the 55th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RC(N)] on 02 June 2025 over virtual platform.

1. Review of minutes of 54^th RC(N) meeting

Chairman invited members to share their views on draft minutes of the 54th RC(N) meeting held on 19 March 2025 along with the interactive meeting and plant visit to Mitter Fasteners, Ludhiana.

Following a brief discussion, draft minutes of 54th RC(N) meeting were approved by members.

2. Discussion with members on Business Performance and Market Trends

• Chairman mentioned that last financial year presented a mixed picture due to external disruptions, but positive signs are emerging. Export-led growth was notable, and domestic activity has picked up, especially in the defence sector.
• Co-Chairman noted that the previous financial year closed with a decent growth and the outlook for the current fiscal remains comfortable. Export demand is encouraging.

Briefing on Quarterly Consumption Data (Q3 FY2024-25)

Presenter: Mr. Srinjoy Das (IMTMA Secretariat)

Key Highlights:

• Mr. Achal Nath: Shared that India is very well placed internationally, and that the industry should now be more assertive and proactive in its global positioning and approach.
• Mr. Kapil Dhand: Shared that while turning centers performed well, machining centers faced challenges due to the entry of Japanese and Chinese players. Some slowdown was noted in customer decision-making in early months, but new investments in industries like compressors are a good sign.
• Mr. Rajesh Kushwaha: Highlighted demand from non-automotive sectors like ceramics, footwear, and jewellery. Repeated orders from Tier 2 & 3 cities. Their new tech initiatives include co-channel CNC machines.
• Mr. Kushaal Singh: Mentioned a slight slowdown in Q1, but the industry is expanding and expects a bounce-back.
• Mr. Sucha Singh: Shared that their business is largely driven by public procurement orders.
• Mr. Satish Kumar Bansal: Noted the need to push innovation more actively, citing past missed opportunities.

3. Briefing on the latest development in ‘SAHAYOG’

Co-Chairman, Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma, briefed members on the developments in the ‘SAHAYOG’ initiative. Key areas being addressed include:

• Talent acquisition and retention.
• Collaboration with technical institutions.
• Skilling programs in collaboration with local colleges in Ghaziabad.
• Further updates are expected in upcoming meetings.

4. Briefing on “Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety ‘Omnibus Technical Regulation’ [OTR] Order, 2024”

The IMTMA Secretariat briefed members on the status of OTR order 2024:

• All members were advised to complete pre-registration.
• A Technical Committee has been constituted by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and is chaired by Mr. Kapil Dhand. The committee has decided to form a subcommittee on Textile Machinery and Machine Tool, to bring forth the common concerns of these sectors and to develop sector-specific regulations accordingly.
• Implementation deadline of August 2025 has now been extended to September 2026.
• Accessories and aggregates will not be part of the extended compliance period.
• BIS portal for registration is in process.
• Members were encouraged to share two HSN codes for industry readiness.
• Co-Chairman requested the Secretariat to organize an Awareness Session in Delhi NCR, which IMTMA confirmed will be planned by end of July 2025.

5. Discussion on Import of Chinese Machinery into India

Chairman and members expressed serious concerns on the growing import of Chinese machinery, which is impacting domestic players.

• Chairman urged members to raise the issue through local associations and submit representations to the concerned ministries.
• IMTMA explained the complexity of filing anti-dumping petitions and the data requirement for DGTR process.
• Mr. Achal Nath shared that despite investing significantly in filing a case, SLTL’s efforts were undercut by re-routing of Chinese machinery through third countries.
• Mr. Surender Kumar warned that manufacturers in Gujarat are turning into distributors for Chinese firms, further damaging local industry prospects.

6. Proposal for Setting Up a Technology Centre in North India

Members strongly supported the idea of setting up a Technology Centre in the North.

• Mr. Kushaal Singh highlighted the urgent need to address the shortage of skilled manpower, citing a requirement of 1000 CNC operators in Phagwara alone
• He also informed members about a SIDBI initiative offering funding support for purchasing land for skill development
• Chairman recommended exploring partnerships with institutions like Chitkara University, LPU, or GNA Institute to develop focused machine tool training programs
• Mr. Rajesh Kushwaha shared that MSME training centres in Bhiwadi offer relevant programs in Mechatronics and Tool & Die Making

It was suggested that a suitable institution be invited to the next RC(N) meeting for potential collaboration discussions.

7. Briefing on Government Funding for New Technology Development / R&D

Due to paucity of time, the Chairman requested that this point be taken up in the next RC(N) meeting for a more detailed discussion.

8. Outcome of DMTX 2025

The Secretariat provided a brief update on the recently held Delhi Machine Tool Expo (DMTX 2025) at Bharat Mandapam:

• Feedback from members were mostly positive, highlighting the potential of Delhi-NCR as a key trade fair destination
• Co-chairman shared that the visitor turnout at DMTX 2025 was not to the expectation compared to IMTMA-organised exhibitions. He attributed this to the then ongoing war-like conditions between India and Pakistan, which impacted footfall. However, he noted that the quality visitors from reputed companies did attend, which he credited to the focused promotional activities carried out by IMTMA. He suggested including dedicated sections on ‘Technology Transitions’ such as Industry 4.0, automation, and robotisation in future editions of DMTX to attract wider interest
• Chairman mentioned that this was their first participation in DMTX, and despite the geopolitical concerns, the show managed to attract good quality visitors. However, he raised concern regarding operational shortcomings at the venue and suggested avoiding Bharat Mandapam for future editions due to several logistical and infrastructure-related lapses experienced during the event

9. Any Other Agenda

There being no other business, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

Agenda

1. Confirmation of Minutes
Draft minutes of the 54th Meeting of Regional Council (North) of IMTMA held on 19 March 2025 along with an interactive meeting and plant visit to Mitter Fasteners, Ludhiana is placed as Annexure – I. Members to consider and confirm the minutes. Action taken on key outcome to be tabled at the meeting.

2. Business performance in FY 2024-2025 and key issues/concerns expected in First half of FY 2025-2026.
Chairman to invite Members to brief about production turnover and performance of their respective organisations during FY 2024 - 2025. Members to voice key issues or concerns pertaining to business conditions and performance over next six months. Members to also suggest measures to mitigate such concerns or risks that they perceive, and their expectations from Association to resolve the same.

3. Briefing on Current status of ‘SAHAYOG’
Chairman to invite Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma to present an update on SAHAYOG’ cluster, which was reinitiated by Mr. Sharma with Ghaziabad-based-Members.

4. Briefing on “Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety [Omnibus Technical Regulation] Order, 2024”
Chairman to invite IMTMA Secretariat on brief about “OTR 2024”.

5. Discussion on Import of Chinese Machinery into India
Members to deliberate on thrising imports of Chinese origin machinery and equipment into India, its impact on domestic manufacturers, and discuss strategies to counter the same. Members may share Ffedback, concerns, experiences regarding price competition, quality, after-sales support and procurement services.

6. Proposal for Setting Up a Technology Centre in North India
Chairman to initiate a discussion on the need to establish a Technology Centre in North India (Delhi NCR / Ludhiana region) and explore possible approaches, including government advocacy and stakeholder engagement to pursue this objective.

7. Briefing on Government Funding for New Technology Development / R&D
IMTMA Secretariat to share insights on available government schemes and funding opportunities for new technology development, R&D support, and innovation funding relevant to the machine tool sector.

8. Outcome of DMTX 2025
Brief update and outcome summary to be shared with members on the recently concluded Delhi Machine Tool Expo (DMTX 2025) held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Members to share feedback, participation experience, and overall impressions.

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54^thMEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

INTERACTIVE MEETING AND PLANT VISIT TO MITTER FASTENERS

19 March 2025(Wednesday), Ludhiana

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed members at the 54th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RC(N)] on 19 March 2025 at Mitter Fasteners in Ludhiana.

1. Review of minutes of 53^rd meeting

Chairman invited members of RC(N) for their views on the draft minutes of the 53rd meeting which was held on 27 December 2024 over virtual platform.

Following a brief discussion, draft minutes of the 53rd RC(N) meeting were approved by the members.

2. Discussion with members on Business Performance and Market Trends

➣ Member Discussions:

• Mr. Achal Nath, AMC Automation:30% drop in turret press demand from Chinese lASER cutter imports. He compared IMTEX with other major exhibitions such as ELECRAMA and AAHAR, which have successfully attracted a significant number of overseas exhibitors and visitors. He emphasized that such global participation aligns with the Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ vision and reflects a positive outlook for the Indian manufacturing industry.
• Mr. Pawan Kumar, Ace Micromatic Machine Tools:Mr Pawan shared concerns regarding the agriculture industry in Punjab which is a major sector in the region and a key market for their company in this region. While their company maintains a comfortable order booking position, the cutdown in subsidies for the Agro Industry has negatively impacted this sector. As a result, capacity utilization has dropped to nearly 50%, affecting overall growth.
• Mr. Anand Kumar, ISGEC:They provided an update on their order pipeline in the sheet metal industry, particularly due to expansion plans by Maruti Suzuki in North India. The company is in a strong position for the current financial year, with steady growth in exports as well. However, they anticipate uncertainty in the next financial year, as new order inflows appear uncertain.
• Mr. Tarlochan Singh (R S Machines): Mr. Tarlochan Singh suggested that a joint intervention program by UNIDO, IMTMA, and the Government of India should be reinitiated as conducted almost 11 years ago, and reviving such a program could prove beneficial for the industry’s technological advancement and competitiveness.

Briefing on Quarterly Consumption Data (Q3 FY2024-25)

Presenter: Mr. Srinjoy Das (IMTMA Secretariat)

➣ Key Highlights:

• India’s machine tool consumption first time crossed ₹27,852 Cr in Q3 FY2024-25
• IMTMA Secretariat shared insights on market trends and production data, stating that Indian production is expected to increase in FY 2024-25 due to strong order inflows from IMTEX. This is expected to result in a 7-8% growth, compared to the current 4-5% growth rate observed over the last three quarters.
• The Secretariat also provided an update on Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR), clarifying that the Indian Government cannot implement OTR exclusively for overseas manufacturers—it must apply to both domestic and international companies. As of now, registrations from overseas manufacturers are significantly higher than those from domestic manufacturers. The Ministry has urged Indian companies to register in full strength, assuring that industry data confidentiality will be strictly maintained. Additionally, it was mentioned that the current implementation date of August 5, 2025, could be considered for an extension by one year, if deemed necessary.
• Members were also informed that the meeting of ALMTI with Ministry of Heavy Industries has been scheduled for 05 April 2025 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi to mainly discuss:
  • Compliance timelines.
  • Penalty relief for SMEs.

The Chairman pointed out that rising imports of machine tools indicate a growth trend and an opportunity for domestic manufacturers to strengthen their market presence. He also highlighted that several key sectors remain underrepresented in industry data, including electronics, medical, aerospace, and jewellery. He specifically noted the remarkable progress of the Rajkot industry in the jewellery manufacturing segment, emphasizing the potential for diversification in the Indian machine tool industry.

3. Briefing on the latest development in ‘SAHAYOG’

• The discussion on ‘SAHAYOG’ was deferred to the next meeting due to the absence of the Co-Chairman.
• IMTMA Secretariat will share the outcomes of ‘SAHAYOG’ in the next meeting.

4. Date of Next Meeting

As discussed during the meeting, it was decided that the 55th RC(N) meeting could be organized at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 0n 08 May 2025, alongside a visit to the Delhi Machine Tool Expo.

There being no other business, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

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53^rd Meeting & ‘Briefing Session’ on GeM Portal
&

‘Briefing Session’ on Alternate Avenues to Finance and Capital Availability through IPO/Equity route

Friday, 27 December 2024 : 1430 hrs – 1715 hrs : ‘Virtual-Platform’

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed members at the 53rd meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RC(N)] on 27 December 2024 over virtual platform.

1. Review of minutes of 51^st meeting

Chairman began the meeting by paying tribute to the late former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away the previous night.

He highlighted Dr. Singh’s contribution to India’s economic reforms and development and recalled that IMTMA had the honour of hosting him at IMTEX 95 in New Delhi when he was serving as the Union Minister for Finance.

Chairman invited members of RC(N) for their views on the draft minutes of the 52nd meeting which was held on 05 June 2024 along with an interactive meeting and plant visit to Rockpecker Limited in Chandigarh.

Following a brief discussion, draft minutes of the 52nd RC(N) meeting were approved by members.

2. Discussion with members on Business Performance and on key issues and concerns

➣ Chairman gave his following remarks:

• Highlighted the successful participation of Indian machine tool manufacturers at several global exhibitions, including his participation in JIMTOF 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
• Noted that the centre of gravity in manufacturing is shifting towards Asia, particularly Southeast Asia.

➣ Member Discussions:

• Mr. Achal Nath: Reported overall business improvement with growing demand and sales. However, demand for turret punch presses has declined due to increased Chinese imports of low-cost laser-cutting machines.
• Mr. Bhupender Singh: Engaged in centerless grinding, noted that business has been good so far, but the annual shutdown of major automobile companies has caused some temporary impact on orders.
• Mr. Satish Kumar Bansal: Stated that while the business environment remains stable, his company is facing issues with the GeM portal. The Chairman assured that a special session on the GeM portal would follow the meeting to address such concerns.
• Mr. Surender Kumar: Raised concern about delayed payments from one of the public sector undertakings (over 90 days) for components supplied through the GeM portal. He hopes to get clarity in the GeM session.
• Highlighted that bulk imports of ball screws are restricted as they fall under the banned category, but special spare parts should be exempted from this restriction.
• The Chairman suggested that he share his advocacy with IMTMA so that the matter can be taken up with the concerned ministry.
• Mr. Amit Goel: Emphasized that future industry focus will be on reliability, sustainability, and safety.

➣ Chairman’s Remarks

• Chinese imports are being rerouted through Vietnam to India to bypass anti-dumping duties.
• Government is introducing a second phase of incentives under "Make in India" – the industry must remain vigilant and explore potential benefits.
• The global industry landscape is changing, and the Indian industry must adapt to meet evolving expectations.
• Safety and sustainability will be key drivers for future growth. Members were encouraged to continue exchanging ideas and executing action plans.

3. Brief Presentation on GeM (Government E-Marketplace) Portal

Chairman invited Mr. Ravi from Digi 4 Solutions to facilitate an Awareness Session on GeM Portal:

Comprehensive introduction about GeM portal – Selling on GeM; key stakeholders; advantages to seller; significance for governmental procurers; caution money; types of sellers; procurement options; secondary user creation; & six quadrants on GeM portal.

Key statistics on current successes of GeM portal – 1.5 lakh governmental procurers; 21 lakh sellers & service providers; 8.09 lakh crore total order value; & 4 lakh crore cross Merchandise value in FY 2023-2024

‘One District One Product’ GeM Bazaar.

{Copy of the presentation is placed as Annexure - I.}

4. Brief Presentation on ‘Alternate Avenues to Finance and Capital Availability through IPO

Chairman invited Mr. Sumit Saxena from BSE Investor’s Service Centre to facilitate an Awareness Session on ‘Alternate Avenue to Finance and Capital Availability through IPO’ :

Comprehension on –

Indian SME challenges

• Value proposition for SME listing
• SME eligibility criteria for BSE
• Key performance by some SME stocks

Key Facts –

• Rs. 2 lakh crores of total SME market capitalisation.
• Rs. 7928 crores total funds raised by SMEs.
• 191 SMEs migrated to main SME BSE Board.

{Copy of the presentation is placed as Annexure - II.}

5. Any Other Agenda

There being no other business, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

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52^nd MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)
&

Visit to Rockpecker Private Limited: Chandigarh

5 June 2024

The 52^nd meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) was held at the CII Northern Region Headquarters in Chandigarh. Mr. Sunil Taneja, Chairman, IMTMA Northern Regional Council chaired the meeting and welcomed members to the 52^nd meeting. He invited members of the Regional Council (North) to present their views on the draft minutes of the 51st meeting which was held on 26 February 2024 at MacAuto Expo 2024 in Ludhiana. Following a brief discussion, draft minutes of the 51st RC(N) meeting were approved by members.

Mr. Jibak Dasgupta, Director General & CEO, IMTMA made a presentation of IMTMA’s diverse activities beyond IMTEX, including exhibitions, technical trainings, policy advocacy, and international presence. He also spoke at length about IMTMA’s regional exhibitions, Pune Machine Tool Expo, Delhi Machine Tool Expo, and Machine Tool Connect Rudrapur. He also urged members to participate in international exhibitions.

Mr. Dasgupta also threw light upon other initiatives including AMTDC, AMTTF, Membership Dashboard, and the challenges and opportunities for the machine tool industry.

Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma made a brief presentation on the latest developments in SAHAYOG which was reinitiated by Mr. Sharma with Ghaziabad-based members.

ALMTI gave a presentation about their meeting with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

As part of the plant visit, Mr. Rajnish Kumar, Managing Director, Rockpecker Private Limited made a presentation about his company including the everyday functioning, health and safety aspects, sustainable initiatives, business verticals, and human resources.

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51^st MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)
&

Visit to MachAuto Expo 2024 : Ludhiana

26 February 2024 (Monday) 

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed members at the 51st meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RC(N)] over ‘virtual platform’.

Chairman thanked Governing Council of ALMTI for hosting this meeting in Ludhiana.

1. Review of minutes of 50^th meeting

Chairman invited members of RC(N) for their views on the draft minutes of the 50^th meeting which was held on 14 September 2023 at Highway Industries ALMTI Headquarters and Highway Industries Limited in Ludhiana.

Following a brief discussion, draft minutes of the 50^th RC(N) meeting was approved by members. 

 

  

          

2. Discussions with members on Business Performance and on key issues and concerns

    a) Mr. Sunil Taneja, Chairman, Regional Council (North) & Managing Director, Ind-Sphinx Precision Limited –

• Welcomed Members to the 51st meeting of Regional Council (North) of IMTMA [RC(N)].
• Specially thanked Association of Ludhiana Machine Tool Industries (ALMTI) for hosting the meeting at the fair grounds of ‘MachAuto Expo 2024’ in Ludhiana.
• Thanked Mr. Rajesh Mandlik, Chairman, Regional Council (West) of IMTMA for travelling all the way to Ludhiana to deliver a presentation on 17th ‘VISION’ Conclave and its key outcomes.
• RC(N) would schedule an ‘E-learning session’ on Government E-Marketplace (GeM) portal and its benefits, for the northern region.
• Need to organise a “Regional ‘VISION’ Conclave” for IMTMA Northern Region Members as well as for ALMTI Governing Council Members, during August 2024 somewhere near Ludhiana.
• Lot of new sectors are driving growth for Indian manufacturing, such as electronics, medical equipment.
• Even aluminium furniture has huge demand in the Indian market, and for which Indian-made manufacturing technologies are being sought. There are several Indian manufacturers who have ordered 3,500 machining centres for this industry-segment.

    b) Mr. Tarlochan Singh, President, Association of Ludhiana Machine Tool Industries (ALMTI) –

• Business conditions in Ludhiana machine tool industry has been good; although several manufacturers are facing payment issues since Deepawali.
• New product development is also another aspect Ludhiana machine tool industry desires to focus on.
• Youth have been tagged with degrees, irrespective of whether they are qualified and capable of being industry-ready.
• There is a need for an increased coordination between ALMTI and IMTMA.
• Members of the Governing Council of ALMTI would like to pay a visit for two-days to “IMTMA Finishing School” at BIEC in Bengauru as part of a ‘Learning and Study Mission’. IMTMA is requested to coordinate this along with ALMTI.
• Need for extraordinary benefit to be extended to ALMTI Members for participating at IMTEX and DMTX fairs.
• ALMTI desires for a special ‘Pavilion’ for the Ludhiana machine tool industry at these fairs.
• Need to share information on key Governmental policies and IMTMA advocacies with Governing Council Members of ALMTI.
• Need for IMTMA to consider a mechanism whereby Governing Council Members of ALMTI can be automatically be enrolled into IMTMA Membership.
• Around 70 Members of ALMTI have been accredited with ‘ZED Certification’. Seek IMTMA help to connect ALMTI with the concerned authority for ‘ZED Certification’.
• ALMTI Members are also facing issues on GeM portal – seek help and support of IMTMA on the same.
• ALMTI desires for a meeting between Office-bearers of IMTMA and Governing Council Members of ALMTI.

3. Update on 17^th ‘VISION’ Conclave conducted in Varanasi in the month of December 2023. 

Chairman Invited Mr. Rajesh Mandlik, Chairman, Regional Council (West) of IMTMA for his awareness presentation on recently conducted 17^th ‘VISION’ Conclave at Taj Ganges, Varanasi from 14-17 December 2023.

Mr. Mandlik, in his presentation, covered the below topics:

• Purpose of ‘VISION’ Exercise of IMTMA
• History of ‘VISION’ conclave
• Focus Questions
• Contradictions & Strategic Actions

{Copy of the presentation is placed as Annexure - I.}

4. Date of Next Meeting

As per the discussion during the meeting, it has been decided that the upcoming next meeting, 52^nd, of RC(N) could be organised in Rudrapur along with a customer visit, in April 2024.

There being no other business, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

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Activities 

50th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)
&
Interactive Meeting and Plant Visit to Highway Industries Ltd, Ludhiana

14 September 2023 (Thursday)

 Structure of Regional Council North

Chairman: Mr. Sunil Taneja, Managing Director, Ind-Sphinx Precision

Vice Chairman: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma, Director and Co-Promoter, Bestek Engineering Private Limited.

Mr. Sunil Taneja, Chairman, Regional Council (North) Welcomed Members to this special – 50th meeting of the Regional Council (North) of IMTMA. Mr. Tarlochan Singh, President, Association of Ludhiana Machine Tool Industries (ALMTI), Mr. Jagtar Singh, Former President, Association of Ludhiana Machine Tool Industries (ALMTI), and Mr. Sushil Kumar, General Secretary, Association of Ludhiana Machine Tool Industries (ALMTI) addressed the gathering.
An interactive meeting with Highway Industries Limited was also organised, followed by a presentation by the company.

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49th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH) & TPM AWARENESS SESSION’

17 March 2023 (Friday): Virtual Platform

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed members at the 49th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RC(N)] over ‘virtual platform’. 

Chairman invited members of RC(N) for their views on the draft minutes of the 48^th meeting, which was held on 22 November 2022 at ‘Ind-Sphinx’ Precision Limited in Parwanoo.

Following a brief discussion, draft minutes of the 48^th RC(N) meeting were approved by members.

The IMTMA secretariat briefed the members on the current industry status, followed by a brief presentation on IMTEX 2023.

A session on TPM awareness by Mr. Tausif Khan from CII Institute of Quality was also organised. Mr. Tausif, in his presentation, covered the below topics:

• History and evolution of TPM
• Why TPM and how does TPM addresses the issues.
• Definition and benefits of TPM - Introduction and 8 pillars of its approach -  Journey of TPM club India.

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48th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

22 November 2022  (Tuesday):  ‘Ind Sphinx Precision Ltd’ : Parwanoo

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed Members to the 47th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North).

Key Takeaways:

• Constitution of northern-region “UDAAN” chapter, comprising gen-next of machine tool manufacturing companies in Ludhiana / Himachal and National Capital Region; and its integration with “UDAAN” group, for guidance and support.
• Need for Association initiatives to enhance ‘goodwill’ of the Indian machine tool industry in terms of manufacturing capabilities and also as a prospective career-option.
• Bridging of the technical-knowledge-gap that exists in engineering institutions in Punjab region.
• Scheduling a meeting with Senior leadership level, Government of Punjab jointly by IMTMA and ALMTI; to apprise of key challenges faced, and enunciation of support measures / governmental policies.
• Need to determine reasons for increase in imports in centreless grinders and presses – quantum and from which countries.

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47th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

20 September 2022  (Tuesday)  :  ‘Virtual Platform’

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed Members to the 47th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RCN] over ‘virtual platform’.

After the draft minutes of the 46^th RC(N) meeting were approved by members Chairman sought member’s views on business performance in the first half of the current financial year and their views on how the next half of this financial year is expected to shape up.

Ms. Meghna Joglekar, General Manager, Sustainable Enterprise and Export Development Group, Export – Import Bank of India and her colleagues from EXIM Bank briefed members about EXIM Bank and its services to the industry.

Vice Chairman made vote of thanks to EXIM Bank on behalf of Members of Regional Council (North) of IMTMA.

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46th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

22 April 2022  (Friday):  ‘Virtual Platform’

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed Members to the 46th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RCN] over ‘virtual platform’.

Chairman sought members’ views on respective performance in the financial year 2021-2022 and their business prospects in the current financial year.

Mr. Y. Balaramaiah, Director AMTTF and the team from AMTTF to briefed members about AMTTF and its services to the industry.

Mr. Satish Kumar, Senior Advisor, IMTMA briefed members on the Scheme for “Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector” Phase - II.

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45th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

08 January 2022  (Saturday)  :  ‘Virtual Platform’

Chairman, Mr. Sunil Taneja chaired the meeting and welcomed Members to the 45th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RCN] over ‘Virtual Platform’.

Chairman invited members of RC(N) for their views on the last minutes of the meeting, held on 29 July 2021, especially on members availing finance facility being provided by SIDBI.

Following a brief discussion, minutes of the 44^th RC(N) meeting were confirmed by members.

The Chairman sought member’s views on anticipated fallout of the restrictions which have been imposed by the respective State Government in North India.

A briefing on ‘visit to Agri-implement manufacturers in Punjab’ was also organised.

The Chairman along with the Vice Chairman briefed members on the takeaways of the recently concluded ‘VISION’ symposium in Bengaluru on Dec. 17 & 18, 2021.

Chairman invited members to visit his facility in Parwanoo for the next physical meeting of the Regional Council (North) of IMTMA

Click here for a presentation on ‘Visit to agri-implement manufacturers’ in Punjab

Click here for a presentation on ‘VISION’ Symposium 2022

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44th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

29 July 2021  (Wednesday):  ‘Virtual Platform’

Chairman, Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed Members to the 44th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RCN] over ‘Virtual Platform’. RC(N) members shared their views on current ‘business conditions.’

Ms. Sanchita Majumdar, DGM, Direct Credit Vertical, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), briefed members on SIDBI’s financing schemes for MSMEs.

Mr. Sunil Taneja delivered the vote of thanks.

A comprehensive presentation on ‘Training Initiatives of IMTMA’ was made by Mr. M Krishnamoorthy, Senior Director, IMTMA.

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43rd MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

30 June 2021  (Wednesday):  ‘Virtual Platform’ 

Chairman, Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed members to the 43rd meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RCN] over ‘Virtual Platform’.

Mr. Vivek Nigam, Mr. Sunil Taneja of Ind-Sphinx Ltd. and Mr. Achal Nath, Past-Chairman, Regional Council (North) shared their views on the current business scenario.

A briefing session on ‘Measures and interventions to support MSMEs on Technology and Finance’ was conducted by MSME Development Institute. Dr. R K Bharti of MSME Development Institute, New Delhi, briefed the members about the schemes for MSMEs.

Mr. Pradeep Sharma of the State Bank of India, appraised the members on the Financing Schemes for MSMEs.

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42nd MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

17 March 2021  (Wednesday)  :  ‘Video Conference’

Chairman, Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed members to the 42nd meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RCN] over ‘Video Conference’.

The status of the industry performance was discussed during the meeting .

A session by Shishir Bharadwaj of Quality Council of India, New Delhi, on the concepts of ‘Zero Effect & Defect’ an initiative of Quality Council of India (QCI), was organised for the members.

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41st MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

24 Dec 2020, Live Session

Chairman, Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed all members to the 41st meeting of reconstituted Regional Council (North)  of IMTMA.

Following a round of discussion, the ‘Terms of ‘ToR’ was unanimously approved.

The Regional Council shall focus on the following areas:

• Identify needs of the members in the region, and schedule various programmes, events, and other activities, to meet those specific requirements.
• Focus on key competitiveness factors like design, technology, innovation, etc. in the machine tool industry through focused programmes and other initiatives
• Evolve and communicate to the Executive Committee of IMTMA policies and strategies required to stimulate, create, and sustain technological strengths and innovations in the industry
• Strengthen membership base and enhance membership services in the region
• Promote brand image of the Indian machine tool industry, through various regional programmes and initiatives

A discussion on the status of the industry performance was also held along with an online CEO’s Poll on Market Situation.

The agenda also included the Secretariat's need to identify the value addition in terms of visibility for members in the reconstituted ‘Regional Council by taking small steps such as...

• Giving equal importance to machine tool periphery manufacturers also by expanding its membership to more of accessory manufacturers.
• Doing some complimentary programs for members on some important topic.

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40TH MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

12 June 2020, Live Session

The 40th Regional Council North meeting was held via live session. 

Mr. V K Jayaswal of Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., Mr. Mayank Verma of JBM Group, Mr. Vivek Nigam of ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd., Mr. N K Dhand of Micromatic Grinding Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Achal Nath of Ashok Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Sukhdial Singh of Rattan Hammers addressed the meeting on ‘surviving, reviving and thriving post-lockdown’.

Mr. V K Jayaswal pointed out that all segments of the auto industry whether Passenger Vehicle or Customer vehicle have been impacted due to this pandemic.

Mr. Mayank Verma felt that a lot of focus on Robots and low-cost automation will be seen and felt that agricultural machinery and low-cost mobility (two-wheelers) were the upcoming opportunities.

Mr. Vivek Nigam urged the members to look at the localisation opportunities as the rapid indigenisation program of the Government of India is coming up.

Mr. N K Dhand said that the area to focus on is definitely IOT, which is slowly becoming an emerging need for the customers.

Mr. Achal Nath opined that low-cost automation and product development could be one of the answers to sustainability.

Mr. Sukhdial Singh felt that the market will take two to three months at least to regain its original shape.

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39TH MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

22 February 2020:  Mach Auto Expo: Ludhiana

Chairman, Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed all members to the 17th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) at Mach Auto Expo 2020 in Ludhiana. Members discussed how the exhibition has grown in recent years.

Status of the industry performance was also discussed during the meeting.

A brief presentation on M1xchange TReDS by MYND Solutions Pvt. Ltd. was also organised.

Members were informed about the Government scheme for MSME on the ‘Common Facility Centre’ under ‘Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India where 80% of the total investment is funded by the Government and the rest 20% comes from the industry contribution.   

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38th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

08 August 2019 (Thursday): India Expo Centre, Greater Noida

Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed Mr. Indradev Babu, Vice President of IMTMA and Members to the 38th meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida.

Chairman requested Members to share any issue related to any policy matter or on any other matter concerning the industry or association with Mr. Indradev Babu. Indradev Babu spoke about current business conditions and stressed on the need to be cost-competitive & adopt lean manufacturing.

Ludhiana-based members urged IMTMA to suggest some vocational training for the youth that could be of immense benefit to the regional industry.

IMTMA suggested few Government schemes that are available such as ‘Cluster Funding’ where the subvention is given to the expert on 70-30 ratio with 70% contributed by Government and the rest 30% to be contributed by the cluster.  

 

 

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37th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

14 June 2019 (Friday):  Ghaziabad Precision Products limited Ghaziabad

Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed Regional Council (North) members to the 37th Meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RCN] in Micromatic Grinding Technologies, Ghaziabad.

Members discussed on few areas demonstrated by Micromatic Grinding Technologies Limited (MGTL) during IMTMA delegation visit to MGTL. The members also visited Ghaziabad Precision Products Limited.

 

A comprehensive presentation on IMTMA Design Institute along with a new initiative on Green Manufacturing Cell was made to the members.

A presentation on policy initiatives for MSMEs was made to the members. Information shared on the new MSME schemes of the newly formed central government.

MGTL made a brief presentation on ‘Importance of Mechatronic for better Machine Tool Design’.  Members were requested to look at the possibility of attending the three-day course on ‘Analysis and Design of Mechatronic System’.

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36th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

14 December 2018 (Friday): Yamuna Nagar

Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed Regional Council (North) members to the 36th Meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) at ISGEC, Yamuna Nagar. Members discussed on few areas demonstrated by ISGEC during IMTMA delegation visit to ISGEC.

Chairman discussed the issues raised by the members during the 35^th Regional Council North Meeting in JCBL, Lalru on 26^th July 2018. 

 

IMTEX is celebrating its golden jubilee of IMTEX fairs in 2019 that is scheduled from 24 January 2019 to 30 January 2019. Members were informed on some of the key areas of the exhibition.

Members were informed that Govt. of Karnataka (GoK) has issued a notification regarding TMTP – Tumakuru Machine Tool Park recently, inviting applications for allotment of Industrial Plots exclusively for Manufacturers of Machine Tools and their ancillary units. 

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35th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

26 July 2018 (Thursday): JCBL, Lalru

Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed Regional Council (North) members to the 35th Meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) [RCN] in JCBL, Lalru. Members discussed the key suggestions made by JCBL to the Indian Machine Tool Industry. Few of the key suggestions by JCBL are as below:

• Urgent need for automation solutions in manufacturing technologies – Automation in existing production lines and fixtures.
• Issues concerning tolerances; as also inconsistency in manual welding of structures
• Need to eliminate welding, as greater need to provide high-quality aesthetics.

A presentation on Digital Social Marketing was done by Webee Social. Information was also shared on the new scheme of IMTMA on ‘Members point redemption’.

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34th MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)

27 April 2018 (Friday):  Escorts Limited, Ludhiana

The 34^th meeting of the IMTMA Regional Council (North) was held at Escorts Limited, Ludhiana on April 27, 2018.

Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed ALMTI members and discussed the key suggestions made by Escorts to the Indian Machine Tool Industry.

During the meeting, a discussion with the ALMTI on the future agenda was also held to chalk out the plan regarding the setting up of a Common Facility Centre in CMERI, Ludhiana.

Mr. Gauranga De from Mckinsey made a brief presentation on “Design to Value” – 'How can manufacturing players optimize product design and cost using “Design to Value” tool kit'.

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33rd MEETING OF REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH) – IMTMA

12 January 2018 (Friday): Ludhiana

Mr. Vivek Nigam chaired the meeting and welcomed Chairman-ALMTI and President-ALMTI along with the Members to the 33rd meeting of IMTMA Regional Council (North) in Dasmesh Mechanical Works(DMW), Ludhiana.

During the meeting CII-Centre of Excellence for competitiveness to make a presentation on ‘Energy audit and management, including financing modalities for energy efficiency projects.' Click here to view the presentation.

The members also discussed setting up a ‘Common Skill & Engineering Facility Centre’ by Ludhiana Machine Tool industry along with Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute at CMERI facility in Ludhiana, under the aegis of the scheme for ‘Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector’.

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32nd MEETING OF IMTMA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NORTH)