The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI), the apex representative body of India’s forging sector, successfully conducted a Special Session on Emerging Technology in Forging in Bengaluru. The programme brought together senior industry stakeholders, technology specialists and forging professionals to examine how emerging digital and automation-driven solutions are shaping the next phase of manufacturing excellence in the sector.
The initiative aimed to highlight practical pathways for improving efficiency, productivity, quality and sustainability by leveraging modern technologies. The session opened with welcome remarks from Vivek Bansal, Director, Bansal Precision Forge Pvt Ltd, who emphasised the growing need for technology-backed progress in the industry.
A keynote presentation by Senthil Kumar R, Nasscom Centre of Excellence – IoT & AI, provided insights into the role of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and automation in modern forging operations. His address covered real-world applications and emerging manufacturing models centred on connected, data-driven processes.
This was followed by a joint session conducted by Dr Amit Goyal and Dr Manju Gupta of BizSol Technologies on Driving Digital Transformation in the Forging Sector. The speakers detailed how advanced ERP platforms, integration frameworks, and analytics systems are supporting Industry 4.0-aligned transformation across forging businesses.
Further contributions included a technical discussion by Ajit Gaikwad of Yeskolube India Pvt Ltd on the role of forging die lubricants in productivity optimisation and tool life improvement. The final presentation by Ramakrishna D of Orb Energy explored renewable energy adoption in manufacturing, demonstrating how solar power can strengthen operational resilience and cost competitiveness.
Commenting on the initiative, Yash Munot, President, AIFI, said “Our focus remains on equipping the Indian forging sector with the knowledge and capability required for the next stage of industrial evolution. As the industry adopts new digital, sustainable and high-efficiency systems, it is essential that companies remain aligned with global technological benchmarks. This session reflects AIFI’s commitment to supporting transformation through collaboration, capability building and future-ready industry platforms.”
AIFI continues to support the forging ecosystem through policy engagement, knowledge-based programmes and technology-oriented initiatives designed to build global competitiveness. Founded in 1965, AIFI is India’s oldest and largest forging industry association, representing more than 200 member organisations nationwide.
The industry plays a critical role in the country’s manufacturing landscape and is a key contributor to sectors including automotive, power, railways, defence and general engineering. India is currently the world’s second-largest forging producer, and AIFI serves as the collective voice of the sector—facilitating policy dialogue, industry engagement and collaboration with national and international stakeholders to strengthen industry growth and innovation.
