As India steps confidently into the heart of its Amrit Kaal journey, the road to 2047 is more than a countdown to a centenary, it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the nation’s role on the global manufacturing map.
The ET Now Machinist – Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Summit (ADS) 2025 brings this ambition into sharp focus, positioning advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and digital innovation at the core of India’s aerospace and defence transformation.
This landmark gathering in Bengaluru will unite leaders from government, industry, defence services, startups, and academia to chart India’s evolution from a buyer to a builder from an assembly hub to a smart, self-reliant manufacturing powerhouse.
With rising defence investments, liberalised policies, and a vibrant private sector ecosystem, the momentum is unmistakable. Yet, to truly unlock India’s potential, we must combine vision with precision, integrating cutting-edge technologies, automation, and digital manufacturing ecosystems that deliver scale, speed, and accuracy.
The ET Now Machinist Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Summit 2025 celebrate the spirit of Atmanirbharta through innovation-driven manufacturing and collaborative excellence.
More than just an event, it is a call to action to build the factories of the future, the technologies of tomorrow, and the skilled workforce that will power India’s march toward 2047 as a global aerospace and defence manufacturing leader.
To spark meaningful dialogue and long-term partnerships that position India as one of the top three aerospace and defence manufacturing powers globally by 2047.
18th December, 2025
Focus: Vision, leadership, and technology partnerships driving India’s rise as a global hub for precision Aerospace & Defence (A&D) manufacturing.
Moderator: Anandita Kaushik, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Rakesh S B, Vice President, Sansera Engineering Ltd.
Suresh Baroth, CEO, JKPT Delopt
Vamsi Vikas Ganesula, Managing Director & Founder, Raghu Vamsi Group
Dr. C M Ananda, Programme Director, NAL
Focus: Building trust in Indian defence manufacturing and strengthening global supply chains through indigenous machining and component excellence.
Moderator: Wg Cdr MP Benjamin (Retd.), Director, SIATI
Sumi Saikia, Partner, Trilegal Corporate Practice
Jayanti Bhagatha, CEO & Founder, JBI Aerospace
Himanshu Dave, Founder & CEO, Infinity Radar / Infitron Advanced Systems
Dr. Sarita Ahlawat, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Vayudh
Wg Cdr Karthik Shanmugam (Retd.), Associate Vice President (Aerospace & Defence), Guidance TN, Government of Tamil Nadu
Focus: Innovation, automation, and collaborative growth models for small and mid-sized manufacturers powering India’s A&D ambitions.
Moderator: Shinto Joseph, Director, SEA & ANZ Operations, LDRA Ltd. (UK), a TASKING Company
Focus: Strengthening design-to-delivery capabilities through smart machining, tooling innovation, and supply chain digitization to meet the next-generation aerospace production demands.
Moderator: Arunakar Mishra, MD & CEO, Genser Aerospace
Naresh Solipur, CEO, Ziegler Aerospace
Dr. Naresh Palta, Principal Adviser (Aerospace & Aviation), JK Maini Global Aerospace Ltd.
Suhas Tejaskanda, Founder & CEO, Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace
Sangharakshaka V P, CEO, Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council
Dr. Ravishankar S, Chief Scientist (Aircraft Prototype Manufacturing Facility Division), CSIR–NAL
Vishal Agarwalla, Director, CTC Group
Mahadev B, AVP, B2B, WWM, Times Group
Whether you're shaping strategy in a boardroom or building components on the shop floor, this summit brings the entire aerospace and defence ecosystem under one roof. It’s where industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and veterans exchange ideas that will define India’s defence future. From indigenous tech showcases to real conversations on exports, scale, and skill, this isn’t just another event—it’s a catalyst for action. You’ll gain insights, make valuable connections, and leave with a clearer vision of where the sector is heading and how you can be part of it. If you’re building the future, be here.
Managing Director, Ace Designers Ltd.
Deputy Managing Director, Ace Designers Ltd.
Senior Vice President – Defence, India and South East Asia , Rolls-Royce
Vice President (A & D), TIDCO
Managing Director and Founder, Raghu Vamsi Group
CEO & Co-Founder, NextLeap Aeronautics
Senior Vice President, IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd.
Director at Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd.
Singularity AMC , Ex Invest India , Ex Office of PSA to PM and GoI
Program Director for Civil Aircrafts, Prof. AcSIR, Chief Scientist, Aerospace Electronics & Systems Division at National Aerospace Laboratories
Partner Mergers and Acquisitions, Defence and Aerospace, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Managing Director & CEO, Genser Aerospace
Chief Technology Officer and Strategy Head, NIBE Group
Founder & CEO, Infinity Radar / Infitron Advanced Systems
Senior Director, Analytics and Business Advisory at Dun & Bradstreet India
Founder & CEO, JBI Aerospace
PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retired), FormerDirector General of Artillery
Principal Adviser (Aerospace & Aviation), JK Maini Global Aerospace Ltd
CEO, Ziegler Aerospace
Vice President, Sansera Engineering Limited
Chief Marketing Officer, Jyoti Global Plast Ltd
CEO, Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council
Co-founder & Managing Director, Vayudh
Director – SEA & ANZ Operations, LDRA Ltd UK, a TASKING Company
President, Drone Federation India
Founder & CEO, Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace
Partner, Trilegal's Corporate practice
CEO, JKPL DELOPT
Managing Consultant, VAM Consulting
Director, CTC Group
Director, SIATI
Themes include:
(For a full agenda, refer to our Program Schedule section.)
We welcome industry participation. Kindly reach out to our partnerships team at richa.jain@wwm.co.in
From large defence manufacturers and PSUs to niche suppliers, coatings specialists, AI startups, and drone innovators — the full ecosystem will be represented.
While ADS 2025 doesn’t provide travel or lodging, we may give details to hotels nearby. Details will be shared soon.
Yes — from B2B meetings and breakout sessions to startup showcases and informal networking zones.
Please reach out to us at: mahadev.b@wwm.co.in or richa.jain@wwm.co.in
