India’s Defense Manufacturing Output Soars 90% – This “Hidden Track” Is Booming

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“1.5 trillion rupees! India’s defense output hits a record high” – Behind the latest data from India’s Ministry of Defence lies a key fact: defense manufacturing cannot exist without high-precision grinding technology. From aircraft engine blades to naval vessel bearings, the 90% surge in India’s defense industry reflects a collective leap in domestic precision machining capabilities.

India’s Defence Minister specifically noted that “private enterprises contributed 42% of total output,” a microcosm of the country’s broader manufacturing upgrade. According to data from the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association, imports of precision grinding machines in 2024 increased by 23% year-on-year, while domestic grinding equipment manufacturers reached a capacity utilization rate of 89%.

The Economic Times of India has reported that defense manufacturers face a bottleneck in “micron-level machining accuracy”—precisely the core track where global grinding technology is advancing rapidly.

When industrial demand meets technological upgrades, the value of professional platforms becomes even more apparent. The upcoming 7^th INTERNATIONAL EXPO ON GRINDING AND FINISHING PROCESS （Grinding Expo)and 9^th INTERNATIONAL POWER TRANSMISSION EXPO(Gear & Bearing Expo), scheduled for February 26–28, 2026, will serve as an ideal window to observe India’s manufacturing transformation.

For industry professionals eyeing the Indian market, this exhibition may help answer two key questions:

Can India’s domestic grinding technology support its defense manufacturing ambitions?

How can international companies enter this incremental market, which is growing at 18% annually?

Indian Market Outlook

Grinding Sector:

India’s abrasive and grinding tool market offers a diverse product range, with bonded abrasives in particular being well-developed. Many of its products and application processes are on par with global standards. A number of grinding equipment in India has also reached world-class levels. Local abrasive companies have a long history—such as GRINDWELL and CUMI. In recent years, the Indian abrasives market has been thriving.

The host city of Pune is regarded as the “Detroit of India,” showing immense vitality in the automotive, heavy engineering, aerospace, defense, armaments, and many other manufacturing sectors. As one of the world’s top six regions in terms of imports of grinding products from China, India represents a growth point that Chinese grinding companies cannot afford to overlook.

Gear Sector:

India’s industrial gear market is experiencing robust growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 6.50% from 2024 to 2029. This growth is mainly driven by the rapid development of Indian industry, along with the widespread adoption of automation and smart manufacturing technologies.

The proliferation of smart manufacturing has deepened the integration of digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning in production processes. This has significantly boosted productivity, reduced costs, and improved product quality.

As smart manufacturing continues to expand, the demand for industrial gears and gearboxes will keep rising. These key components play a crucial role in production automation and optimization. The GRINDEX-IPTEX Expo is the ideal platform for showcasing such advanced technologies.

About GRINDEX-IPTEX Expo 2026

GRINDEX-IPTEX 2026 will provide grinding and gear manufacturing professionals, manufacturers, and researchers with a vital exchange platform to help businesses expand opportunities and explore cutting-edge technologies. As an exhibitor, you will benefit from:

Showcasing your latest products and technological innovations to a targeted audience;

Meeting key industry decision-makers and building partnerships with potential customers;

Gaining insights into market trends and seizing new growth opportunities;

Enhancing brand visibility and expanding market influence.

The 7th GRINDEX Expo and 9th IPTEX 2026 will help you deeply engage with India’s booming grinding and gear industries.

We look forward to meeting you in Pune to jointly explore the future of grinding and gear manufacturing!

Abrasivestocks, as the exclusive agent for GRINDEX in China, is committed to opening more effective international promotion channels for the grinding industry. Abrasivestocks will also organize and lead a delegation to the exhibition, providing added convenience for your business trip to India.

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