Advantage India: Manufacturing Next – Scale | Sunrise | Succession
Building Future-Ready Enterprises for the Next Generation of Indian Industry
Date: 17th April 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
The event “Advantage India: Manufacturing Next – Scale | Sunrise | Succession” was successfully hosted through a collaborative effort of JITO Noida, JITO North Delhi, and JITO Gurugram chapters, with strategic guidance and handholding by JITEM Apex and JITEM North Zone.
With an engaged audience of 93 participants, the session brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, emerging industrialists, and investors to explore India’s evolving manufacturing landscape and future opportunities.
Distinguished Dignitaries Present
* Raman Jain – Director, JITO Apex & Chairman, JITO North Zone
* Vikash Jain – Chief Secretary, JITO North Zone
* Mehek Mehta – Chief Secretary, Apex SAMVIK JITEM
* Sailesh Jain – Chairman, JITO Gurugram
* Sanjay Jain – Chief Secretary, JITO Gurugram
* Manish Jain – Chairman, JITO North Delhi
* Sandeep Jain – Chief Secretary, JITO North Delhi
* Dinesh Jain – Chairman, JITO Noida
* Ashwani Kumar Jain – Chief Secretary, JITO Noida
* Jinesh Jain – Convenor, JITEM North Zone
* Amit Jain – Convenor, JITEM Gurugram
* Praveen Jain – Convenor, JITEM North Delhi
* Pankaj Jain – Convenor, JITEM Noida
Key Insights & Takeaways
1. India’s Manufacturing Opportunity
Vinod Kumar (Partner & Leader – Manufacturing Sector, PwC India) highlighted:
* The China+1 strategy creating new opportunities for India
* Rising domestic demand and global supply chain shifts
* Practical adoption of smart manufacturing for SMEs through data, technology, and integrated operations
2. Decarbonisation & Energy Transition
Rajeev Ralhan (Partner & Leader – Decarbonisation, PwC India) emphasized:
* Balancing cost, sustainability, and energy security
* Leveraging renewable energy and clean technologies
* Improving efficiency through process optimization
3. Electronics Manufacturing Outlook (2030)
Sujay Shetty (Partner – Electronics & Semiconductor, PwC India) shared:
* India’s transition from assembly to component manufacturing
* Increasing domestic value addition
* A significant growth trajectory for electronics manufacturing
4. Family Governance & Succession Planning
Amit Agarwal (Partner, Price Waterhouse & Co LLP) delivered deep insights on:
* Aligning family values with business strategy
* Structured governance frameworks for clarity in roles and ownership
* Ensuring smooth generational transition and reducing conflicts
Networking & Engagement
The event fostered meaningful interactions among:
* Business founders and promoters
* Emerging entrepreneurs
* Next-generation business leaders
* Investors and ecosystem enablers
It served as a powerful platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and future partnerships.
Conclusion
The session successfully captured the essence of “Manufacturing Next” by blending strategic foresight with practical insights.
A forward-looking, insightful, and highly engaging event — truly paving the way for building future-ready enterprises in India.