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The Wire
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Wire
Automation Expo 2025: India's Future of Industry Unveiled – Smart Tech & Sustainable Solutions Take Center Stage!
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 29: As the much awaited, 18th India International Trade Show – Automation Expo 2025 gets ready to launch, India's industrial future takes center stage. The expo will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Goregaon, Mumbai, from August 11 to 14, 2025, is the biggest and most extensive display of state-of-the-art automation and instrumentation technologies in South Asia. Over 2,000 exhibiting companies will be present at Automation Expo 2025, which is organized by IED Communications Ltd. It is expected that over 65,000 trade visitors will attend, including a wide range of industry and manufacturing leaders, automation users, instrumentation professionals, engineers, supply chain managers, technology enthusiasts, and important decision-makers from a variety of industries, including automotive, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and other process industries. 'Our theme, 'Crafting a Resilient & Sustainable Future Through Automation,' reflects the urgent need for industries to adopt smart, secure, and sustainable practices. This expo is not just a display of products; it's a vital platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and forging collaborations that will drive India's industrial growth towards a more efficient and environmentally responsible tomorrow.' Mr. B. Narayan, Group President (Procurement and Projects), Reliance Industries Ltd. is the Chief Guest for the inauguration. The Guests of Honor will include Padmashri Prof. Dr. G. D. Yadav - Bhatnagar Fellow & National Science Chair (ANRF/DST/GOI) & Emeritus Professor of Eminence, Mr. Ritwij Kulkarni - Country Head, Honeywell Industrial Automation & Mr. Vinayak Marathe - Head – India Business Operations, Phillip Townsend Associates. Taking the Lead in Innovation This year's show will feature exhibits from some of the most well-known names in automation. ABB India, Adage Automation, Advantech India, Alstrut India, Autobots, Axis Solutions, Bartakke Electrofab, Beckhoff Automation, Dynalog (India), Elite Instruments, Endress+Hauser India, Exor India, Finder India, Flir Teledyne Systems India and many more are noticeable participants. Numerous up-and-coming talent and technological trailblazers from India and beyond will also be showcased, along with automation pioneers such as Omron Automation, Phoenix Contact, Renu Electronics, WIKA India, and Yokogawa India. A Glimpse into the Future of Automation Automation Expo 2025 is being hosted across Halls 2, 3, and 6 of the Bombay Exhibition Centre, spread over an area of 35,000+ sq. meters and is set to unveil a vivid and forward-looking portrait of industrial transformation. The event promises an immersive experience where cutting-edge machinery, real-time data, and smart systems converge to form a unified, intelligent manufacturing ecosystem. At the forefront will be live demonstrations of next-generation industrial robotics, including collaborative cobots and AI-powered robotic systems designed to execute complex operations with speed, precision, and adaptability. These advancements reimagine the role of human-machine collaboration, making the industrial floor safer, more productive, and inherently more flexible. Bringing the smart factory vision to life, Automation Expo 2025 will spotlight a comprehensive range of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IIoT, digital twins, predictive analytics, and cloud-integrated platforms. These systems enable seamless asset connectivity, real-time data exchange, and predictive intelligence—empowering manufacturers to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and enhance decision-making on the production floor. A major highlight will be the expansive display of process and factory automation technologies, the core infrastructure of modern industry. Key components such as PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMIs, industrial sensors, and field instruments will demonstrate how precision control and regulatory compliance are achieved in sectors like oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and energy. Simultaneously, factory automation solutions—including robotic arms, motion controllers, servo drives, vision inspection systems, and automated material handling—will showcase how smart manufacturing boosts efficiency, ensures product consistency, and minimizes manual intervention in high-volume production. Collectively, these technologies form the dynamic control layer of today's industrial ecosystem—driving agility, transparency, and competitiveness. Automation Expo 2025 will underscore how core technologies empower industries to scale efficiently, integrate intelligently, and adapt rapidly. Highlights include advanced machine vision systems for real-time inspection and defect detection, and a robust layer of AI-driven digital tools—from AR interfaces and cybersecurity frameworks to machine learning platforms. Together, they redefine industrial interaction and optimization. More than its scale, what sets the expo apart is its clear demonstration of automation's transformative role in building agile, intelligent, and future-ready industries. Beyond Exhibition: Insights, Collaboration & Innovation Automation Expo 2025 is not just an exhibition—it is a strategic hub for industrial intelligence, collaboration, and innovation. Over four dynamic days, the event will host three high-impact conferences that address the core imperatives of modern manufacturing. On August 11, 'NexGen Factories: Transforming Industries for Sustainability' will focus on integrating automation for greener, future-ready production. August 12 features 'Sustainable Process Evolution,' spotlighting smart instrumentation, IIoT, and emission control technologies that drive environmentally conscious process industries. The 'Back to Basics Workshop' on August 13 offers a unique hands-on platform for engineers to revisit critical automation fundamentals and enhance deployment readiness. These flagship conferences will be complemented by thought leadership sessions from global experts on AI adoption, industrial cybersecurity, and asset optimization. Alongside, technical seminars and interactive workshops will provide operations leaders and engineers with actionable insights for implementing cutting-edge automation solutions. To foster strategic connections, Automation Expo 2025 includes structured B2B networking zones—enabling OEMs, integrators, investors, and solution providers to engage in high-value dialogue and partnership development. The Startup Showcase will spotlight emerging innovators across robotics, IIoT, edge computing, and machine vision—offering a clear view into India's rapidly evolving industrial technology landscape. Who Should Attend: Automation Expo 2025 is a must-attend event for CEOs, CTOs, Managing Directors, Plant Heads, Factory Managers, Production Heads, Operations Managers, Technical & Implementation Professionals, Technology & IT Professionals, System Integratorsfrom every industry seeking to adopt advanced automation, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. Ideal for professionals from industries including Automotive, Oil & Gas, Pharma, F&B, Chemicals, Energy, Textiles, Cement, Metals, Engineering, Logistics, Defence, IT, Waste Management, and Infrastructure—Automation Expo 2025 is where every sector meets innovation. Registration Information: Visitor registration for Automation Expo 2025 is now open. Secure your free entry by registering online at Early registration is highly recommended. (Note: Entry is typically not permitted for individuals below 18 years, with student entry allowed on Day 4 (14th August 2025) after 11:00 AM). Join us at Automation Expo 2025 and be a part of India's journey towards an automated, resilient, and sustainable future! About Automation Expo: The India International Trade Show – Automation Expo is Asia's largest and most comprehensive exhibition on automation and instrumentation. Since its inception, Automation Expo has served as a pivotal platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies, fostering industry collaboration, and driving innovation across diverse industrial sectors in India and South Asia. For more information, please visit - (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PNN and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). 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United News of India
a day ago
- Business
- United News of India
Jio platforms deploy 10 active network slices to boost performance
Business Economy New Delhi, July 28 (UNI) Aayush Bhatnagar (chief technology development officer, Jio Platforms Limited) announced on his LinkedIn post that Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) deployed 10 active network slices on its 5G network. Bhatnagar posted ' Network slicing is no longer just a concept – it's live nationwide, powering real-world applications.' 'With Jio platforms' robust 5G SA(Standalone) Core and Network Slicing Platform (NSP), now 10 active networks are in production, optimized for scale, performance, and reliability,' Bhatnagar added in his LinkedIn post. The post also stated that these network slices are purpose-driven and specially designed for the industries, including Internet of Things (IoT), gaming, Airfiber (Fixed Wireless Access), and mission-critical services. Bhatnagar stressed the capabilities of network slices and stated in his post about the capabilities. He highlighted that every slice is carrying real-world traffic, and these are powered up by the Jio Network Slicing Platform. Network slicing refers to the fundamental capability powered by 5G SA architecture. It allows service providers to build end-to-end networks fulfilling specific requirements. UNI SAS PRS
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Jio Platforms deploys 10 live 5G network slices nationwide for various use cases
NEW DELHI: Jio Platforms (JPL) has deployed 10 network slices on its homegrown fifth-generation ( 5G ) standalone (SA) Core to power various use cases, its senior vice president Aayush Bhatnagar said on Monday. 'Network slicing is no longer just a concept — it's live, nationwide, and powering real-world applications. With Jio Platforms' robust 5G SA Core and Network Slicing Platform (NSP), 10 active network slices are now in production, optimised for scale, performance, and reliability,' Bhatnagar said in a post on professional social networking platform LinkedIn. These 5G network slices, he said, are purpose-built for enterprise, the Internet of Things (IoT), gaming, Jio's fixed wireless access (FWA) service JioAirFiber, and mission-critical services. 'Production-grade and battle-tested for real-world traffic,' the top executive said, adding that network slices will deliver service level agreement (SLA)-driven 5G experiences to customers. Reliance Jio Infocomm , the country's top telecom operator, comprises the bulk of JPL's operations. Network slicing is a new service enabled by 5G SA networks. It allows telecom carriers to create multiple virtual network slices that operate across the same physical network. Each slice is isolated from other network traffic to give dedicated performance and eliminate the risk of network congestion, with the features of the slice tailored to the use case requirements. Network slicing is seen as a major application of the latest-generation networks, enabling telcos to create differentiated revenue streams across multiple industry verticals. Globally, telcos are either trialling the technology with their equipment vendor partners, or have deployed it for certain scenarios. Jio, in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), crossed the 200 million 5G subscribers milestone and 20 million home connections. ' Jio AirFiber is now the largest FWA (fixed wireless access) service provider in the world, with a base of 7.4 million subscribers,' said Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director, Reliance Industries, the parent of JPL, in the April-June 2025 quarter results statement of FY26.
Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Draft telecom policy proposes incentives for using made-in-India gear
New Delhi: The government is looking to incentivise telecom operators for using indigenously designed and manufactured equipment, according to the draft National Telecom Policy (NTP), 2025. The move could boost local gear makers such as Tejas Networks, HFCL, STL, and startups in the domain and level the playing field with global manufacturers, including Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung and Cisco. Currently, private telecom operators largely rely on global companies to provide network equipment for rolling out their 5G services and expanding their 4 G network. The proposal echoes a similar provision in the 2018 policy that saw little implementation, raising concerns about execution this time. 'Incentives for telecom operators to buy domestic telecom products was also part of the last National Digital Communications Policy – 2018. However, we did not see any implementation of the same,' said Rakesh Bhatnagar, director general of Voice of Indian Commtech Enterprises (VoICE), which represents local gear makers. Bhatnagar said several Indian startups and companies are capable of supplying quality telecom equipment, but operators need support, including lower levies, so they can start using locally made gear. The draft NTP 2025 does not detail the kind of incentives to be given to telecom operators for using locally designed and manufactured equipment. 'Incentivising the use of locally designed and manufactured telecom gear is a welcome move, but we've seen similar efforts before. The telecom PLI scheme, despite good intent, saw limited uptake: by FY25, only around half of the approved companies reportedly received payouts," said Sumeysh Srivastava, associate director at the public policy firm The Quantum Hub (TQH). According to Srivastava, without clear demand signals, streamlined procurement, and better alignment across policy levers, manufacturers will continue to face scale and cost challenges. The policy needs to go beyond incentives. Starting from building trust in Indian R&D, ensuring timely disbursements, and fostering an ecosystem designed to compete globally, not just comply locally, he said. On 23 May, Mint reported that out of the 42 companies that were shortlisted for the telecom PLI scheme, only half claimed incentives. Citing a Right To Information (RTI) request, Mint reported that the scheme disbursed ₹1,162.04 crore by the end of FY25, against the ₹12,195 crore approved for five years. The scheme was introduced in February 2021 to incentivize the local manufacture of equipment such as network switches, transmission gear and set-top boxes. Also Read | How Samsung and 20 others missed out on an ambitious incentives scheme Policy goals The draft policy focuses on six strategic missions for the telecom sector with certain goals for the next five years. This includes universal, meaningful and affordable connectivity, promoting innovation and research and development, domestic manufacturing, secure and trusted telecom network, ease of doing business and sustainable telecom. The draft NTP 2025 is open for public consultation for the next 21 days. Among its local manufacturing goals, the government aims to increase domestic telecom manufacturing output by 150%. It aims to achieve 50% import substitution through telecom products designed, developed, and manufactured in the country, according to the draft policy. According to a 2024 report by NITI Aayog, more than 40% of telecom equipment such as 4G/5G signal processing units and antenna, are imported from China. The draft outlines 10 objectives for the next five years. This includes universal and meaningful connectivity for all, doubling the contribution of the sector to India's GDP, and achieving an annual investment of ₹1 trillion in the sector. It also plans to double the export of telecom products and services, and double the number of telecommunications startups. Besides, the government is also looking to double the sectoral research and development spending on emerging telecom technologies, create 1 million new jobs, upskill/reskill 1 million workers to meet the future demand, and strengthen security using quantum communications. The government also aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the sector by 30%. On 27 May, Mint reported that the five-year National Telecom Policy 2025-2030 will have a key focus on R&D on new telecom technologies, specifying details on the draft policy. Also Read | Trai wants more enforcement teeth to rein in telcos, may ask govt to amend rules Trai wants more enforcement teeth to rein in telcos, may ask govt to amend rules Universal connectivity As part of the universal connectivity goal, the government is looking to cover 100% of the population by 4G and 90% by 5G, with accessibility of devices for all. The goal is to also increase fiberization of towers from 46% to 80% and achieve fiberization of all gram panchayats (GPs) under BharatNet with an uptime of over 98%, according to the draft policy. To be sure, the government had set a target to achieve 70% tower fiberization by FY25. Tower fiberization refers to the process of connecting mobile towers to high-speed fiber-optic networks. This ensures quality of services for consumers. In fact, the 2018 policy had set targets to provide universal broadband connectivity, increase the digital communications sector's contribution to GDP to 8% from 6% in 2017, create 4 million jobs, and fiberization of at least 60% of towers, among other areas, by 2022. According to industry executives, in some of the areas such as public Wi-Fi hotspots, tower fiberization, targets for BharatNet connectivity, and home broadband penetration, the progress has been slow. Over the next five years, the government plans to enable the provision of fixed-line broadband networks to 45 million to 100 million households in the country, deploy 1 million public Wi-Fi hotspots, and use community Wi-Fi networks as an alternative for last-mile connectivity. According to Srivastava of The Quantum Hub, the policy consciously avoids thornier questions around regulating OTT communication platforms, a long-standing ask from the industry. In the emerging technology area, the government is looking to handhold 500 tech startups and MSMEs specializing in emerging technologies. The goal is to attain 10% global share in 6G-related intellectual property rights (IPRs). '(The government will) introduce innovative financing models like funds of funds, blended finance etc, to expand funding opportunities for the pool of telecom startups in India,' the draft policy said. For safety and security of telecom networks, the government has also talked about conducting analysis of telecom and networking equipment deployed in telecom network to demarcate and segregate equipment from non-trusted sources.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Use of single-band 2.4GHz Wi-Fi devices to impact infrastructure scalability, sustainability: Domestic group
NEW DELHI: The usage of single-band 2.4GHz-only devices or access points in the Centre's prestigious programs such as BharatNet may impact performance, scalability and sustainability of telecom infrastructure, following top chipset vendors -- Broadcom, Qualcomm, MediaTek and RealTek -- discontinuing technology support, a domestic industry group said. 'The continued use of 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi products in BharatNet deployments is not merely a technical issue but a strategic oversight. It negatively impacts performance, scalability and the long-term sustainability of the infrastructure while sending the wrong message to the domestic technology ecosystem,' Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, director-general, Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprise (Voice), told ETTelecom Delhi-based group that represents Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HFCL, Tejas Networks, Coral Telecom and Lekha Wireless, further said that an urgent and decisive action is needed to bring BharatNet in line with the current global broadband standards and to better serve rural communities and taxpayers. However, the state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) is yet to finalise the Gigabit Passive Optical Network Optical Network Terminal (GPON ONT) award order for the amended BharatNet phase III program that aims to connect more than 6 lakh villages with an optical fibre network. Meanwhile, it has mandated the use of dual-band and single-band access points in a 60:40 ratio, in one of its recent notice inviting tenders. GPON ONT is a device that is commonly used for the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) rollout. These devices are used to convert optical signals originating from the fiber into electrical ones that can be used by routers, computers, and other devices to access the internet. Homegrown companies argue that the 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi access points have technical incompetencies, bandwidth limitation and channel congestion, high-interference sensitivity, and outdated protocol support. 'Continuing with single-band procurement risks BharatNet becoming a dumping ground for obsolete technology.' While the devices have reached an end of life, the global chipset suppliers such as Broadcom, Qualcomm, MediaTek and Realtek have ceased support for single-band 2.4GHz hardware designs. Industry experts say that even ecosystem vendors including driver developers, firmware maintainers, and calibration tool providers have discontinued support for single-band 2.4GHz only utilities and drivers. 'This exposes BSNL and BharatNet to risks around firmware updates, security patches, and hardware maintenance.' Queries to BSNL as well as Broadcom, MediaTek and Realtek remain unanswered. Bhatnagar further said that the current situation appears to be a "strategic misalignment" with global Wi-Fi evolution, at a time when standards are evolving and the industry has embraced dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) and tri-band (including 6GHz) as standard. Outdated technology, according to him, poses a threat to India's digital goals, and undermines the Digital India vision , reduces service quality in rural areas, and exacerbates the digital divide. The group further said that while the country's telecom department (DoT) and Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) promote modern technologies such as Wi-Fi 6, BharatNet's procurement practices continue to reflect outdated standards, resulting in a "mismatch between policy intent and execution." The domestic industry group said that any plan a for deployment of older technology would be a waste of public funds, and future tenders must not allow procurement of single-band Wi-Fi devices, and the public sector telco may adopt a transition roadmap of BharatNet from Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) to Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology. Originally, the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard was released in 1997.
