The Festival of Manufacturing 2025

Date and Time	March 21, 2025, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
Venue	Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium, Mumbai
Coordinator	Mr. Saurabh Sirsikar, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PHCET, Rasayani
Department	Mechanical Engineering
No. of Students Participated	51
No. of Faculty Participated	3
Resource Persons	Mr. Sudhanshu Mani – Creator, Vande Bharat Express
	Mr. Kamal Bali – CEO, Volvo Group
	Mr. Diego Graffi – MD & CEO, Piaggio
	Mr. Prashanth Doreswamy – President & CEO, Continental India
	Mr. Anant Singhania – CEO, J K Enterprises
	Mr. F R Singhvi – President, ASDC
	Mr. Amit Mahajan – Director, Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd.
	Ms. Jayanthi Bhagatha – Founder & CEO, JBI Aerospace
	Mr. Amit Takte – CTO, DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd.
	Mr. Mahavir Kanwade – COO, Aethrone Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
	Mr. Pushkar Gokhale – EVP & Business Head, Security Solutions, Godrej & Boyce
	Mr. Pramoud Rao – Founder, Zicom Electronics
	Mr. Rishi Sutrave – Business Head, Worldwide Media
	Mr. T K Ramesh – Managing Director, Ace Designers Group
	Mr. Shailendra Shukla – MD, Vehicle Group, Eaton Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.
	Mr. Mahendra Waghule – Head of Projects & Development, Horizon Industrial Parks
	Mr. Aditya Shah – Executive Director & CEO, V-Trans & V-Express
	Mr. Darshan Ghodawat – CEO & MD, AVA Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
	Mr. Jitendra Srivastava – CEO, Triton Logistics & Maritime Pvt Ltd
	Ms. Chaitaly Mehta – Director, EKF Global Logistics
	Mr. Bill Shukla – Managing Director, Milacron India
	Ms. Nilam Pathak – CEO & Co-Founder, Rozgar Dhaba
	Mr. Vikas Kapur – Chief Business Officer, Zavenir Daubert India Pvt. Ltd.
	Mr. Sanjay Sangam – Head of Sales & Marketing, Renishaw
	Mr. Rengaraj Sankarappan – Head- Quality & HSE, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
	Mr. Probir Roy – Senior Advisor, WASME & Co-Founder, PayMate
	Ms. Smriti Ram – CEO, Sanmour
	Ms. Rujuta Prakash Jagtap – Executive Director, SAJ Test Plant
	Ms. Pankti Agarwal – Executive Director, Laser Technologies
	Mr. Pugal T – Founder, Potential Solutions

Event Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, PHCET successfully organized a visit for 50 students to the Festival of Manufacturing on March 21, 2025, at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai. The event, organized by the Times Group, centered on the theme “Empowering India’s Manufacturing Ecosystem: Driving Skill, Scale, and Sustainability.”

About the Event

The Festival of Manufacturing 2025 brought together industry leaders, government officials, and innovators to discuss the future of India’s manufacturing sector. This premier event provided a platform for showcasing technological advancements, sustainable practices, and skill development initiatives that are transforming India’s manufacturing landscape. With a focus on innovation and growth, the festival highlighted Maharashtra’s strategic position as a manufacturing hub and emphasized the importance of developing the next generation of skilled professionals in this sector.

Event Highlights

• Industry Panel Discussions: CEOs and Managing Directors shared valuable insights on the latest trends in manufacturing.
• Nationwide Plant Celebrations: Recognition of excellence across India’s manufacturing sector.
• Networking Opportunities: Students connected with industry professionals and experts.
• Ambassador Sessions: Engaging discussions on India’s long-term growth prospects in manufacturing.
• Project Showcase: Team Starkers and various student projects were showcased, receiving appreciation from industry professionals and potential sponsorship opportunities.

Key Takeaways

Our students gained valuable insights into Maharashtra’s pivotal role in shaping India’s industrial future especially in strategic sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, defense, and aerospace. The event reinforced Maharashtra’s commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and skill development.