MOTOTECH 2025 to Drive Innovation, Sustainability & Growth in Automotive Manufacturing

By Staff Report October 4, 2025 5:41 pm IST

MOTOTECH 2025, India’s premier automotive expo and conference, returns to Pune on 9–10 October, driving innovation, sustainability, and growth through technology showcases, expert dialogues, and transformative industry collaborations.

The Indian automotive industry is at the cusp of a transformative era defined by electrification, advanced manufacturing, Industry 5.0 integration, and sustainability. Against this backdrop, MOTOTECH 2025, the fourth edition of the prestigious automotive expo and conference, will be held on 9–10 October 2025 at the Sheraton Grand, Pune. Organised by PRIL, the event will serve as a strategic platform bringing together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to accelerate India’s journey toward becoming a global hub for automotive manufacturing.

A Crucial Platform for Industry Transformation

Since its inception in 2023, MOTOTECH has established itself as a pioneering knowledge and networking forum for automotive stakeholders. The 2023 debut in Pune sparked meaningful conversations on adopting advanced manufacturing technologies. MOTOTECH 2024 in Gujarat showcased state-level excellence in automotive skilling and innovation, followed by a Pune edition that charted pathways to scale next-gen manufacturing practices. Building on this momentum, MOTOTECH 2025 aims to set a higher benchmark by focusing on the triad of innovation, sustainability, and growth.

The Indian automotive industry contributes nearly 7% to the nation’s GDP and is a global leader in two-wheelers and small cars. Yet, it faces challenges of decarbonisation, digitalisation, and skill development. With ambitious EV targets, growing R&D investments, and a shift toward Industry 4.0 and beyond, MOTOTECH 2025 provides a timely and critical meeting ground for industry transformation.

Day One: Manufacturing Excellence and Technology Shifts

The conference will open with a keynote address by Sachin Goel, Vice President and Head of Central Quality at Ashok Leyland, on “Quality in the Automotive Manufacturing Landscape.” Through the day, sessions will highlight new approaches to sustainable manufacturing, digital product development, and automation.

Key highlights include:

• Panel on Circular Economy in Automotive Manufacturing moderated by Ruchi Mathur with leaders from SEG Automotive, Forvia Clean Mobility, and ICCT.
• Technology deep-dives such as Additive Manufacturing Applications (Shri Rapid Technologies), Factories of the Future (Universal Robots), and Digital Twins (Siemens).
• Fire-Side Chat on EV & Hybrid Vehicle Manufacturing with experts from IPG Automotive and EY-Parthenon.
• Masterclasses on Welding & Joining Technologies and Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing.
• Sessions on lightweight design, AI-powered quality systems, and cybersecurity for automotive plants.

The day will conclude with an exclusive Drinks, Dinner & Dialogue networking session.

Day Two: EV Leadership, Women in Manufacturing, and Future Skills

Day Two will feature thought leadership on EV transformation, skill development, and the future of shop-floor excellence. Uday Narang, CMD of Omega Seiki Mobility, will address delegates as the EV Leadership Chair, while Jane Nazareth Basu of Cummins will deliver the keynote as the Chief Guest.

Highlights include:

• Future Skills in Manufacturing, addressed by E. Rajiv, Executive Director, IACE.
• A powerful panel on the complexities of electric, autonomous, connected, and software-defined vehicles, featuring leaders from Wings EV, Mahindra & Mahindra, and PMI.
• The Women in Automotive Manufacturing panel, featuring pioneers from Cummins, Sharda Industries, Neuton Bus, SAJ Test Plant, and Shriram Rubber Products, highlights the role of women in shaping the next generation of auto plants.
• Panel on Shop-Floor Excellence, addressing cycle time reduction, wellness at the shop floor, and paperless manufacturing.
• Cutting-edge presentations on robotics collaboration, coatings for lifecycle cost savings, and reinventing automotive manufacturing from cost to operational strength.

Building Partnerships and Ecosystem Growth

Strong partnerships with leading technology and industry players, including Universal Robots, ATI, Triam Toolroom, Yash Dynamics, Schneider International, Wago, AICE, Jendamark, Dalmec, Shree Rapid Technologies, Tasi India, PMI, Light Mechanics, Marposs, and WIMA, alongside OEM Update Magazine as media partner, back MOTOTECH 2025.

The event is not merely a conference—it is a strategic catalyst for India’s automotive industry. By convening OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, technology innovators, and policymakers, MOTOTECH 2025 will chart a roadmap for sustainable, efficient, and globally competitive automotive manufacturing in India.

About MOTOTECH

MOTOTECH is an industry-driven initiative by PRIL aimed at driving meaningful dialogue and innovation in automotive manufacturing. With each edition, it brings together diverse stakeholders to share insights, showcase technologies, and foster collaborations that accelerate the sector’s growth.

MOTOTECH 2025 – Driving Innovation, Sustainability & Growth promises to be the most influential edition yet, reaffirming India’s leadership in the global automotive transformation.