Bengaluru, 6th June, 2025: The Government of Karnataka is set to host ‘Uthpadana Manthana’, a one-day strategic conference on June 10, 2025, at Taj West End, Bengaluru. The event will be chaired by M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka.
Uthpadana Manthana is a high-impact dialogue aimed at crafting a clear and actionable roadmap to transform Karnataka into a global manufacturing powerhouse. The event will convene top CEOs, high-growth startups, and industry leaders for focused deliberations across six high-potential sectors:
- Aerospace and Defence, Space Tech & Drones
- Electronics (including Components) & Semiconductors
- Capital Goods, Machine Tools & Robotics
- Auto / Auto-components & Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Textiles (Materials, Technical, MMF)
- Consumer Products (FMCG, Footwear, Toys)
“Uthpadana Manthana is not just a conference — it is a decisive step in Karnataka’s journey to becoming a global manufacturing hub. By bringing together the finest minds from industry and startups, we aim to co-develop strategic solutions that are future-focused, innovation-led, and globally competitive. This platform will help us identify sector-specific growth enablers, unlock investment opportunities, and frame policies that are grounded in industry realities. Our goal is to strengthen Karnataka’s position as a leader in high-value manufacturing, drive exports, and generate sustainable employment across the state,” said M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka.
58 Confirmed Participants, 10 Startups, and Sectoral Leadership-
With 58 industry confirmations, including 10 startups, the conference will feature leadership from prominent companies such as Air India, BIAL, Collins Aerospace, Mahindra Aerospace, Alpha Design Technologies, Pixxel, Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, Applied Materials, Zetwerk, Global Foundries, IFB, and Samvardhana Motherson.
Confirmed participants include CEOs, Founders, Managing Directors, and CTOs, all contributing toward building strategic recommendations and guiding sector-specific policy actions. Focus on Exports, Investment, and Industrial Innovation
Utpadana Manthana aligns with the government’s larger vision to:
- Accelerate industrial exports
- Attract high-value and future-ready investments
- Enable innovation-led manufacturing ecosystems
- Co-create industry-aligned policy frameworks
Uthpadana Manthana includes several industry leaders and decision-makers across key sectors. The event will see participation from Jitin Gulati- Head of Projects, Air India; Col H S Shankar- Chairman and Managing Director Alpha Design Technologies; Hari Marar- MD and CEO, BIAL; Binu Krishnankutty- MD Operations India, Collins Aerospace; Kartik Krishnamurthy- COO, Mahindra Aerospace; Venu Nuguri- MD&CEO, Hitachi Energy; Sudipto Gupta, Head- Electronics GSSM IFB; Manoj Jain- Chairman and MD, BEL; Sandeep Singh- MD, Tata Hitachi; Anil G- Co-founder, Bounce; Sunil Mittal- Operating Head, Honda; Mayuri Mohidekar- Head of Manufacturing, River; Geetanjali Kirloskar- Senior VP & Director, Toyota; Sohanjeet Randhawa- Director, Sustainability Affairs, Volvo; Ashutosh Parmar- National Head, Manufacturing, Godrej; Sivaramakrishnan Ganapathi- CEO, Gokaldas Exports, and others.
The outcomes from the day-long conference will help define a sector-wise blueprint to position Karnataka as a leading global destination for advanced manufacturing.
Uthpadana Manthana is the Government of Karnataka’s flagship initiative to engage industry leaders in shaping the future of manufacturing. By focusing on collaborative solutions and strategic alignment, the platform is designed to drive sustainable and inclusive industrial growth across the state.
