August 4, 2025: In the lead-up to the 7th Edition of the India Manufacturing Show (IMS 2025)—billed as the “Aerospace & Defence Engineering Expo”—Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Manoj Jain, underscored the critical role of large industries in nurturing and empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to make them globally competitive.
Speaking at the curtain-raiser event, Jain emphasized that quality and certification were non-negotiable in the aerospace and defence sectors.
“MSMEs must align with stringent quality and certification standards if they are to be part of the global supply chain,” he stated, adding that flexibility—without compromising regulatory compliance—was essential from both major industries and MSMEs. This, he said, “calls for a mindset change across the ecosystem.”
*IMS 2025: A Strategic Expo for India’s Manufacturing Vision*
Scheduled to be held on November 6–8, 2025 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, the India Manufacturing Show (IMS 2025) is organized by Laghu Udyog Bharati-Karnataka in association with the IMS Foundation.
This international exhibition will showcase core manufacturing verticals including:
– Defence & Aerospace
– Automation & Robotics
– Electrical & Electronics
– General Engineering (including Engineering Machinery and Material
Handling)
– Pumps & Valves
– Gears, Motors & Drives
– Testing and Measuring Equipment (Metrology)
The event is expected to generate business leads worth ₹450 Crores, reflecting its significance for India’s industrial and strategic sectors.
*High-Level Inauguration and Global Participation*
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the expo, with key cabinet members including HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Heavy Industries & Steel, and Pralhad Joshi, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, gracing the occasion.
The three-day event is poised to serve as a technology and innovation platform, facilitating:
– B2B interactions
– International trade collaborations
– Technology transfers and joint ventures
– Engagement with policy makers, CEOs, scientists, and domain experts
Participation is expected from over five countries along with state-specific pavilions, giving a further boost to India’s manufacturing ambitions