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MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS STUDY

‘Traditional sectors gradually transitioning towards N,N,N,N-Tetramethyl Ethylene Diamine

digitalisation’

The Confederation of Indian Indus- processing are gradually transitioning recommends fostering public-private
try (CII) has launched the second part towards digitalisation. partnerships to establish shared tech- (TMEDA)
of its Manufacturing Competitiveness nology hubs, increasing budget allo-
Study, focusing on the transformative Modest investments cations for technology, strengthening
impact of smart technologies on India’s Key fi ndings reveal that while most industry-academia collaboration, and
manufacturing sector. The report, titled manufacturers recognise technology implementing supportive policies to
‘Smart Manufacturing: Unlocking adoption as a critical driver of profi t encourage broader adoption of smart DIETHYL HYDROXYLAMINE 85% & 98%
India’s Potential,’ highlights the sector’s ability and competitiveness, current in- manufacturing.
ongoing digital transformation and its vestments remain modest, with many allo- DEHA 85% & 98%
critical role in achieving the ambitious cating less than 10% of their budgets. Speaking about the report,
goal of increasing the manufacturing However, a shift towards higher invest- Mr. Deepak Shetty, Chairman of the
GDP share to 25% soon. ment – targeting 11-15% of budgets – Council on Manufacturing Excellence,
is expected in the next two years, parti- CII and CEO & Managing Director, JCB MONO, DI, TRI
The report showcases how cutting- cularly in IoT, robotics, and Big Data. India Ltd., said, “India’s manufacturing
edge technologies such as the Internet Challenges such as high costs, unclear landscape is undergoing a signifi cant
of Things (IoT), Artifi cial Intelligence return on investment, and the integration transformation, driven by the rapid DIETHYL TOLUAMIDE
(AI), Machine Learning (ML), robotics, of legacy systems persist, especially for adoption of innovative technologies.
and automation are reshaping the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This report explores the technological DEET
manufacturing landscape, driving opti- Additionally, the report underscores the revolution reshaping manufacturing,
misation, innovation, and global com- urgent need for workforce upskilling to highlighting how smart technologies
petitiveness. High-capital industries bridge the skills gap and enable seam- are essential for boosting productivity
like semiconductors, aerospace, and less adoption of advanced technologies. and efficiency. By embracing these
automotive are leading the charge in advancements, India can gain a competi-
adopting these technologies, while tra- Public-private partnerships tive edge globally and establish itself
ditional sectors like textiles and food To address these barriers, the study as a manufacturing leader.”
DESALINATION
VA Tech Wabag bags contract worth Rs. 145-crore

from Chennai Petro
VA Tech Wabag, a Chennai-based Corporation Ltd. (CPCL) for install- of desalination water pipelines
pure-play water technology com- ing desalination water pipelines at between CPCL’s Manali Refi nery and
pany that offers a complete range of CPCL’s Kattupalli plant. the company’s desalination plant at
technologies and services for water Kattupalli.
in both municipal and industrial sec- Accordingly, the company would
tors, has secured an order worth undertake design, engineering, supply, The project is to be completed
Rs. 145-crore from Chennai Petroleum fabrication, installation and commissioning over a span of 12 months.

Minimum import price imposed on soda ash imports

The Central Government notifi ed on June 2025. Installed capacity for soda ash increased year-on-year by 80.3% to reach
STAR EXPORT HOUSE
30th December, the revision in the import in India at the end of FY24 reached 4.396- 1.041-mt. Leading exporters of soda ash GOVERNMENT RECOGNISED
policy for soda ash to impose a Minimum mtpa, production was only 3.512-mt, into India came from Turkey (35% share
Import Price of Rs. 20,108 per tonne. The implying a capacity utilisation of 80% of total imports), Russia (23%), USA
MIP imposed shall be in effect till 30th during the year due to high imports, which (20%), Kenya and UAE (9% each).

128 Chemical Weekly January 14, 2025

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