Italy Strengthens Manufacturing Links At IMTEX 2026

06 Feb 2026 CW Team

The Italian Pavilion hosted four Italian companies demonstrating metal-forming machine tools with an emphasis on automation, precision engineering and digitally enabled production. With capital expenditure rising in India's manufacturing sector, the pavilion operated under the OpportunItaly business acceleration programme to facilitate buyer–supplier matching and go-to-market support for Italian firms. The platform sought to link Indian buyers seeking high-precision systems with Italian suppliers of customised machinery.

The timing coincided with sustained investment by Indian manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, electronics and heavy engineering that are prioritising productivity gains and tighter tolerances. Official data from the Ministry of Commerce indicated that Italy was India's second-largest supplier of metal-forming machine tools in 2025, with exports valued at EUR 85 mn and a market share of 10.14 per cent. Industry participants said this trend reflects a convergence between India's manufacturing priorities and Italy's strengths in advanced engineering.

OpportunItaly, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the ITA, was launched in May 2025 and operates through a dedicated digital platform to enable business matching and sector-specific engagement. The programme runs over a two-year period across 20 international markets and spans 10 strategic sectors including mechanics and automation, automotive and motorcycling, aerospace and security, sustainable infrastructure and energy, design and furniture, agri-food, fashion and luxury, health and wellness, the nautical industry and culture and entertainment. The ITA, established in India in 1969 with offices in New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai, provides assistance to Italian small and medium-sized enterprises to support ongoing commercial links.

For the 21st edition of IMTEX 2026 the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and UCIMU, in collaboration with the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA), presented Italian manufacturing capabilities to Indian industry. The fair ran from 21 to 25 January in Bengaluru and brought together public institutions, machine tool manufacturers, metal fabricators and supply chain stakeholders. The Italian presence aimed to promote technology-led engagement and commercial ties. The Italian Pavilion hosted four Italian companies demonstrating metal-forming machine tools with an emphasis on automation, precision engineering and digitally enabled production. With capital expenditure rising in India's manufacturing sector, the pavilion operated under the OpportunItaly business acceleration programme to facilitate buyer–supplier matching and go-to-market support for Italian firms. The platform sought to link Indian buyers seeking high-precision systems with Italian suppliers of customised machinery. The timing coincided with sustained investment by Indian manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, electronics and heavy engineering that are prioritising productivity gains and tighter tolerances. Official data from the Ministry of Commerce indicated that Italy was India's second-largest supplier of metal-forming machine tools in 2025, with exports valued at EUR 85 mn and a market share of 10.14 per cent. Industry participants said this trend reflects a convergence between India's manufacturing priorities and Italy's strengths in advanced engineering. OpportunItaly, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the ITA, was launched in May 2025 and operates through a dedicated digital platform to enable business matching and sector-specific engagement. The programme runs over a two-year period across 20 international markets and spans 10 strategic sectors including mechanics and automation, automotive and motorcycling, aerospace and security, sustainable infrastructure and energy, design and furniture, agri-food, fashion and luxury, health and wellness, the nautical industry and culture and entertainment. The ITA, established in India in 1969 with offices in New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai, provides assistance to Italian small and medium-sized enterprises to support ongoing commercial links.

Infrastructure Urban

20 Mar 2026

Lemon Tree Hotels Signs Resort In Lonavala Maharashtra

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has signed a licence agreement for Lemon Tree Resort in Lonavala, Maharashtra, with the asset to be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of LTHL. The resort will offer 50 well appointed rooms and will include a restaurant, banquet, meeting room, swimming pool, spa and fitness centre. The company described the addition as part of its strategy to expand branded resort offerings in key getaway destinations. Lonavala, located in the Sahyadri hills, is a popular leisure destination in western India known for scenic landscapes and a ..

Infrastructure Urban

20 Mar 2026

Kalai Chettinad Art And Architecture Festival At The Lotus Palace

The Lotus Palace Chettinad will host Kalai, the Chettinad Art and Architecture Festival, a four-day, three-night immersive celebration of the artistic legacy of Chettinad from three to six April 2026. The event has been organised by Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) and will take place across restored heritage properties in Chettinad. It will be designed to offer guests a layered experience of place, structure and story that connects art, architecture and living traditions. The festival aims to present a confluence of global influences and local aesthetics. Kalai has been curated i..

Infrastructure Energy

20 Mar 2026

SJVN Reaches One bn Units At 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Project

SJVN Limited (SJVN) has reached a milestone with its 1,000 megawatt (MW) Bikaner Solar Power Project by generating one bn units of electricity on 20 March 2026. The achievement underscores the company's role in supplying clean and sustainable energy to the national grid. The generation milestone was recorded within months of the project commencing operations and highlights rapid performance from the new facility. The Bikaner project, located in Bikaner district of Rajasthan, has been developed and implemented by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) under the Central Public Sector Undertaking Schem..