The Indian die and mould industry is at a decisive inflection point. Increasing demand for larger, more complex moulds, tighter tolerances, and shorter delivery cycles is fundamentally re-shaping how toolrooms invest, operate, and compete. As sectors such as automotive, electric mobility, electronics, aerospace, and medical devices continue to raise expectations, capability, not capacity alone, is becoming the defining differentiator.
Speaking to Machine Maker, Raghav Badhya T V, President, Makino India Private Limited, highlighted the clear shift underway across the industry. “Toolmakers are moving decisively toward higher levels of complexity, precision, and speed. We see sustained investments in multi-axis machining, high-speed spindles, and advanced EDM as customers prepare to meet increasingly demanding applications.”
While the growth opportunity is significant, the transition presents its own challenges. “Skill availability, cost pressures, and access to advanced manufacturing technologies remain focus areas. At the same time, nearly one-third of India’s tooling demand continues to be met through imports. This clearly reflects the opportunity for localisation through stronger process capability and technology adoption.
He noted that these developments are aligned with broader manufacturing trends. “With initiatives like Make in India and the global China+1 strategy, India is emerging as a preferred destination for manufacturing and tooling. OEMs today are looking for partners who can deliver complex, high-precision moulds consistently, reliably, and on time.”
With more than three decades of presence in India, Makino has evolved alongside the industry’s changing requirements. “Our focus has always been on enabling complete process capability. It is not just about individual machines, but how well they perform in real-world applications—cycle time stability, surface integrity, and consistent accuracy across long machining cycles.” This philosophy will be clearly reflected in Makino’s participation at TAGMA DMI 2026. “At the show, we will demonstrate high-speed machining, 5-axis capability, and EDM, as integrated industry-oriented solutions. Customers today expect predictable accuracy and consistent results across every cycle, and that is what these solutions are designed to deliver.”
He also emphasised the growing role of digitalisation in modern tool rooms. “Simulation, AI-assisted programming, and IoT-based monitoring are no longer optional. They are becoming part of everyday machining, helping improve repeatability, optimize performance, and move closer to first time-right manufacturing.”
Makino’s showcase will feature a new high-speed 3-axis machining centre for complex die and mould applications, large-format 5-axis machining centres for automotive and industrial moulds, and high-precision vertical machining solutions engineered for superior surface finish and micron-level accuracy. Advanced wire-cut and sinker EDM systems will also be on display. “These technologies are closely aligned with where the industry is headed: larger moulds, higher precision, and the need for sustained, reliable performance over extended machining cycles.”
On the relevance of the exhibition, he added: “TAGMA DMI represents the realities of today’s shopfloor. It reflects how the Indian die and mould industry is stepping up to global expectations in scale, complexity, and precision. For Makino, it is an opportunity to engage with customers, understand real-world challenges, and demonstrate how integrated machining, EDM, and automation solutions can enhance global competitiveness.”
Makino will participate in the TAGMA Die Mould India International Exhibition 2026 at Hall 6, Stall A04, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, from 21–24 April 2026, engaging with industry professionals to address current and future manufacturing requirements.
