Digitalisation is now core to manufacturing competitiveness: Swapnil Deosthali, Head – Digital Industries, Siemens

India’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase. The pressure is no longer just to scale—it is to compete globally, respond faster, and operate sustainably. Across automotive, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, chemicals and engineering, manufacturers are rethinking how they design, produce and deliver. Digitalisation and automation are moving from incremental improvements to becoming the core drivers of transformation.

At the centre of this shift is the growing need for connected, data-led operations—where decisions are not based on hindsight, but on real-time insight. From digital twins and simulation to integrated software platforms and intelligent automation, technology is reshaping the factory floor as well as the boardroom agenda. The focus is clear: reduce time-to-market, improve quality, build resilience, and meet increasingly stringent sustainability and compliance requirements. Siemens Limited is working closely with Indian companies to enable this transition through its Digital Industries portfolio—bringing together automation, software and ...