CII Pune hosts session on Opportunities in the Mining and Construction Equipment Sector
Pune, 29th April 2025: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Pune today hosted a session on opportunities in the mining and construction equipment sector at Hyatt Regency. The program was a precursor to the annual summit being organised by Mining & Construction Equipment Division (MCED) of CII at New Delhi on 19 May 2025. Mr Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director & CEO, TKIL industries (formerly Thyssenkrupp Industries India),Mr Manojit Haldar, Managing Director and President, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology India Pvt Ltd , John Kuruvilla,Regional Director,CII Eastern Region, Asoktaru Chattopadhyay,President & Country Head at Sandvik SRP, Harpreet Wahan, Business Head – India & ASEAN Region, Enovation Controls and Zoha Khurshid,Deputy Director CII participated in the deliberations.
India’s manufacturing sector currently contributes 16% to the national GDP. In alignment with the Government of India’s vision to increase this contribution to 25%, the Mining and Construction Equipment (MCE) sector is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting this strategic growth trajectory.
Recognising the importance of this sector, the Mining and Construction Equipment Division of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has envisioned a comprehensive roadmap aimed at unlocking its full potential. This includes creating a positive policy and regulatory environment, boosting exports, reducing import dependency by strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity, integrating advanced technologies, and embedding sustainability into core industrial operations.
Confederation of Indian Industry has a dedicated Mining & Construction Equipment Division (MCED) operating at the national level. MCED is represented by leading organisations engaged in mining operations, exploration, consultancy, R&D activities, and allied services. Over the years this Division has played a pivotal role in driving mechanization, modernization, and serving as a value-adding link
between manufacturers, suppliers, and the Government.
