Improve productivity
Boost operational efficiency by reducing manual tasks and optimizing machine and workforce performance.
A CII National Initiative
Enabling India’s
Smart Manufacturing
Transformation
Powered by the right knowledge, pathways & ecosystem connections, companies are accelerating from Assessment to Execution and from Intent to Scaled Industry 4.0 Outcomes.
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Assess Readiness
Access maturity assessment models to understand where your organisation stands.
Access assessments02Explore Solutions
Explore solution areas linked to business problems and outcomes.
Explore solutions03Join Programmes
Access CII programmes, workshops and training opportunities.
View programmes04View Events
Explore upcoming and past smart manufacturing events.
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Use the Smart Manufacturing Assistant to find approved portal content.
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Leader Speak
A message from CII leadership
Message from CII leadership on the role of smart manufacturing in strengthening India's manufacturing competitiveness.
"Industry 4.0 adoption is no longer optional for India's MSMEs — it is the foundation for global competitiveness, quality leadership and sustainable growth."
Mr. Dilip Sawhney
Chairman, CII National Committee on Smart Manufacturing, and Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India Pvt Ltd
Maturity Assessments
Assessment to Transformation
Access current smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 maturity assessment models to understand where your organisation stands before deciding what to adopt.
Smart Manufacturing Maturity Assessment Model
AvailableIndustry 4.0 Maturity Assessment
AvailableOver time, readiness pathways can also be linked to business outcomes such as exports, quality improvement, traceability, productivity, energy efficiency and value-chain participation.
Sector readiness snapshot
Industry 4.0 Adoption & Strategic Roadmap
for Indian Manufacturing
for Indian Manufacturing
Automotive & Auto Components
Electronics & Electrical Equipment
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Oil & Gas and Chemicals
Metals & Mining
Machinery & Heavy Equipment
Food & Beverage
Cement & Building Materials
Paper & Packaging
Textiles & Apparel
Source: CII KPMG Maturity Assessment Report
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Transform Operations with AI-Driven Solutions
Find AI-powered solution areas that help manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce downtime and drive smarter operations.
Improve quality
Standardise quality systems and reduce defects across the shopfloor.
Strengthen traceability
Track materials, processes and products end-to-end across the value chain.
Reduce downtime
Predict and prevent machine downtime with smart monitoring and analytics.
Improve energy efficiency
Cut energy costs and emissions through real-time consumption insight.
Improve planning
Production planning with real-time insights, forecasting and smarter resource allocation.
Solutions Spotlight
Learn from practical examples and resources
Case studies, reports and playbooks from manufacturers who have implemented Industry 4.0 solutions.
Automobile & Ancillaries · Case Study
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
Transformed conventional manufacturing systems into a connected smart factory using Industry 4.0 technologies and IoT-enabled monitoring. By integrating 500+ sensors and predictive analytics, Mahindra enhanced machine availability, operational agility, and real-time decision-making.
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Automobile & Ancillaries · Case Study
Siemens PLM Software
Enabled intelligent warehouse operations through Siemens Digital Enterprise technologies, integrating automation, real-time monitoring, and connected systems. The transformation improved material flow visibility, operational efficiency, and predictive decision-making across warehouse processes.
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KPMG · Report
Industry 4.0 Adoption and Strategic Roadmap for Indian Manufacturing
This report on “Industry 4.0 Adoption and Strategic Roadmap for Indian Manufacturing” explores the transformative potential of digital technologies like IoT, AI, and robotics to revolutionize India’s manufacturing sector.
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CII National Best Practices Award
on Future Ready Manufacturing
Recognising and measuring the outcomes achieved by Indian industry in adopting future-ready technologies in their manufacturing processes — across discrete, process, and continuous-process sectors.
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Download Brochure (PDF)Award Categories
- Large Scale Enterprises25+ Applicants
- Medium Scale Enterprises15+ Applicants
- Small Scale Enterprises10+ Applicants
Participation Across 10+ Industry Sectors
FY26 Award Timeline
FEB 2026
Applications Open
APR 2026
Submissions Close
APR-MAY
Jury Evaluation
MAY 11 2026 · NOW
Awards Ceremony
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