TLDR: AVEVA Day India 2025, held in Mumbai on July 24, highlighted the pivotal role of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) and digital collaboration in accelerating India’s sustainable growth and its ambitious goal of achieving a $1 trillion export economy. The event brought together over 600 industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss how digitalization, particularly through industrial AI, can drive efficiency, foster innovation, and build a skilled workforce across key sectors like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Mumbai, India – AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software and part of the Schneider Electric Group, successfully hosted AVEVA Day India 2025 in Mumbai on July 24. The event served as a dynamic platform for over 600 senior industry professionals from diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and utilities, to explore the transformative power of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) and radical collaboration in driving India’s sustainable growth narrative and its aspiration for a $1 trillion export economy.
Themed around the future of industrial operations and responsible innovation, AVEVA Day India 2025 underscored the strategic importance of digitalization in India’s journey towards becoming a globally competitive and sustainable manufacturing hub. The discussions emphasized how the convergence of AI, IoT, robotics, and big data analytics—collectively known as industrial intelligence—is ushering in a profound shift towards smart factories, optimized operations, and resilient supply chains, aligning with the principles of Industry 4.0.
Ajit Kulkarni, Vice President and India Market Leader at AVEVA, articulated the nation’s current industrial landscape, stating, “India stands at the forefront of a profound industrial transformation, driven by the dual imperatives of economic growth and sustainability. The challenge is not just adopting new technology but fostering seamless collaboration and building a skilled workforce to leverage it effectively. Industrial intelligence is the key to unlocking the true value of data to achieve India’s national goals.” Kulkarni further highlighted AVEVA’s commitment, adding, “Through AVEVA’s solutions, we are enabling Indian enterprises to convert siloed information into actionable insights. This is what will empower them to scale innovation, lead globally, and operate sustainably in a resource-conscious world.”
Chris Lee, Senior Vice President, APAC, AVEVA, echoed this sentiment, noting, “As businesses rethink their strategies, industrial AI is emerging as the cornerstone of this shift, enabling greater agility, closing skill gaps, and accelerating the transition to cleaner, smarter operations. At AVEVA, we are committed to supporting India’s ambition to scale responsibly and become a globally competitive, sustainable industrial hub.”
A key highlight of the event was a panel discussion titled “How Industrial AI Can Drive Change and Unlock New Levers of Growth,” which brought together stakeholders from leading organizations. This session delved into AI’s impact on operational efficiency, energy consumption, emissions reduction, and supply chain resilience. Throughout the day, AVEVA showcased its end-to-end digital solutions, demonstrating how they help Indian enterprises break down data silos, enhance efficiency, and build intelligent, connected ecosystems across high-impact sectors. The event also featured live demonstrations and technology showcases, providing attendees with insights into digital tools that support asset lifecycle management and smart manufacturing.
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AVEVA Day India 2025 reaffirmed AVEVA’s long-term commitment to India’s industrial future, championing a digital, sustainable, and inclusive growth story that aims to position India as a global innovation and manufacturing powerhouse.
