The Legacy Continues…

The Indian Manufacturing fraternity deeply mourns the loss of its visionary leader Shri Ratan Tata whose contribution to the industry has helped the nation claim a highly coveted position in the global manufacturing arena. Manufacturing for him was not limited to profit-making, he viewed it as a way to create jobs, empower communities, and build a self-reliant India.

Of all the anecdotes making rounds these days, one that has deeply moved me was his love for his ailing furry friend whose well-being took precedence over an invitation from the British Royals to receive a ‘lifetime achievement award’.

When Prince Charles (now King Charles) learned about Tata’s reason for declining, he remarked, “That’s a man. That’s the man Ratan is. That’s why the house of Tata is what it is. That’s why it’s on a stable course.”

This rings so true even today. The visionary, philanthropic man is gone but the legacy he created to transform the country continues. A couple of days ago,
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, announced that Tata Group will create five lakh manufacturing jobs in five years across Semiconductor, Electric Vehicles, Battery, and other allied industry sectors. He emphasized that India cannot achieve the goals of being a developed nation if the country cannot create manufacturing jobs.

If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together.

– Ratan Tata

The strive to build the nation as a manufacturing hub continues with manufacturing technology exhibitions, symposiums on the latest engineering trends, and seminars on advanced manufacturing innovations. Now a few weeks away, IMTEX 2025 & Tooltech 2025 is IMTMA’s endeavor in its pursuit of elevating India’s stature and celebrating with the global manufacturing community our pride in transforming what was once deemed impossible into reality.

SOUMI MITRA
Editor-in-Chief
Modern Manufacturing India
soumi.mitra@magicwandmedia.in