Amitabh Kant Visits JCB UK Headquarters to Discuss India’s Manufacturing Opportunities

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Amitabh Kant

India’s manufacturing growth and future industrial opportunities were at the centre of discussions during Amitabh Kant’s visit to JCB World Headquarters in the UK Former G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, Kant addressed the JCB team on India’s economic trajectory, manufacturing capabilities and the opportunities emerging across the country.

With discussions covering India’s competitive energy costs and growing manufacturing capabilities, Kant also highlighted the country’s position as a global manufacturing and innovation hub He spoke about the future of hydrogen powered technologies and their potential role in India’s evolving energy and industrial landscape.

Deepak Shetty, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, JCB India, said the discussion offered valuable perspectives on India’s long term growth potential He highlighted the role of infrastructure development, policy support for innovation and sustainable technologies in creating opportunities for industry. India’s infrastructure development is creating demand across construction and industrial sectors, while manufacturing capabilities continue to expand The discussion also highlighted the role of technology and innovation in supporting this growth and creating opportunities for companies operating across the country.

JCB has been expanding its manufacturing and technology activities in India, with operations supporting construction equipment production and customer requirements across the country The company’s India business is also connected to its wider global operations, with equipment and technologies developed in the country contributing to its international activities.

The latest interaction at JCB World Headquarters brought together discussions around India’s manufacturing growth, infrastructure development, innovation and emerging energy technologies, highlighting the areas shaping the country’s industrial development.