In Person Event

Gear Technology India Summit 2026

Connecting India’s gear ecosystem with global opportunities and innovation

26th & 27th February, 2026

Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre Pune, India MAP

About Gear Technology India Summit 2026

Building on the resounding success of the inaugural GTI Summit 2024 and its impactful knowledge-driven initiatives, Gear Technology India is proud to present the Gear Technology India Summit 2026, a high-powered two-day conference dedicated to thought leadership, innovation, and future-ready strategies in the gear and power transmission industry.

The Summit will bring together global experts, technology leaders, OEMs, suppliers, and end-user industries for two days of engaging keynote sessions, technical presentations, and panel discussions addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of gears and transmissions.

Adding to its significance, the Gear Technology India Summit 2026 will be held as a concurrent event alongside the Mega IPTEX GRINDEX 2026 at the Auto Cluster Centre, Pune, India’s leasing exhibition for power transmission, gear manufacturing, and grinding technologies. This powerful integration ensures that sponsors gain unmatched visibility and access to an elite audience of innovators, decision-makers, and industry pioneers.

Join us on 26th-27th February, 2026, to inspire conversations, drive innovation, and position your brand at the centre of India’s gear transformation journey.

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Why Attend?

Gain Strategic Insights

Understand emerging opportunities across defence, EVs, aerospace, and global powertrain markets through expert-led discussions.

Learn from Industry Leaders

Hear directly from global experts, OEMs, technology leaders, and policymakers shaping the future of gear and transmission manufacturing.

Stay Ahead of Technology Trends

Explore advancements in AI-driven manufacturing, smart factories, advanced materials, and next-generation gear engineering.

Discover Real-World Applications

Technical sessions and panels focus on practical solutions, case studies, and application-driven insights relevant to today’s manufacturing challenges.

Strengthen Your Network

Connect with decision-makers, innovators, suppliers, and end-user industries from across India and global markets.

Access a Mega Industry Platform

Hosted alongside IPTEX GRINDEX 2026, the Summit offers unmatched exposure to India’s largest gathering focused on gear manufacturing, grinding, and power transmission technologies.

Explore the Agenda

Theme: Global Opportunities in Gear & Powertrain Manufacturing: Defence, EV & Beyond

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Atma Nirbhar Bharat’: Driving Self-Reliance in Aerospace & Defence through Indigenous Gear & Transmission Manufacturing

(Moderator) Mr. Waseem Ahmed Khan
(Moderator) Mr. Waseem Ahmed Khan
Senior Consultant , Aerospace & Defense, Fortune Business Insights

Bio

Mr. Rahul Pardeshi
Mr. Rahul Pardeshi
Head - Business Development, Gear Drive Solution , Walchandnagar Industries Ltd, India

Bio

Mr. Ravikant Gajbhiye
Mr. Ravikant Gajbhiye
Deputy General Manager - Marketing & Management Services , Bharat Electronics Ltd, Ministry of Defence

Bio

Sqn. Ldr. Shaliesh Pol
Sqn. Ldr. Shaliesh Pol
Independent Consultant, Aerospace and Defence , Ex-Indian Air Force

Bio

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Case hardening of gears utilizing low pressure carburizing and nitriding / FNC of Seco/Warwick

Mr. JĘDRZEJ MALINOWSKI
Mr. JĘDRZEJ MALINOWSKI
SWSA (Business Development Manager Vacuum Furnaces Team) , SECO/WARWICK

Bio

Mr. MARCIN PRZYGOŃSKI
Mr. MARCIN PRZYGOŃSKI
SWSA (Business Development Manager Vacuum Furnaces Team) , SECO/WARWICK

Bio

Mr. MAYUR RAO
Mr. MAYUR RAO
SWI (Segment Manager – Vacuum) , SECO/WARWICK

Bio

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Local to Global — Emerging Opportunities for MSMEs in Gear Manufacturing

(Moderator) Ms. Shriyal Sethumadhavan
(Moderator) Ms. Shriyal Sethumadhavan
Conference Producer GTI Summit 2026 , Founder & Director, Panoptic Solutions

Bio

Mr Rajiv Kulkarni
Mr Rajiv Kulkarni
CTO , Bharat Gears

Bio

Mr. Arunachalam A
Mr. Arunachalam A
Sr. Manager Sales and Projects , IGW Technologies India Pvt Ltd

Bio

Mr. Nitish Mahajan
Mr. Nitish Mahajan
Director , Ratna Gears

Bio

Mr. Prakash Kadam
Mr. Prakash Kadam
Managing Director , Pragati Transmission

Bio

Speakers

(Moderator) Mr. Amol Natu
(Moderator) Mr. Amol Natu

Director
Manufacturing Quality & Systems Leader - EBU, Cummins India ABO

Status: present

Bio

(Moderator) Mr. NC Gosavi
(Moderator) Mr. NC Gosavi

CEO
Coplaced Consultants Pvt Ltd

Status: present

Bio

(Moderator) Mr. Waseem Ahmed Khan
(Moderator) Mr. Waseem Ahmed Khan

Senior Consultant
Aerospace & Defense, Fortune Business Insights

Status: present

Bio

(Moderator) Ms. Shriyal Sethumadhavan
(Moderator) Ms. Shriyal Sethumadhavan

Conference Producer GTI Summit 2026
Founder & Director, Panoptic Solutions

Status: present

Bio

Mr Rajiv Kulkarni
Mr Rajiv Kulkarni

CTO
Bharat Gears

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Arunachalam A
Mr. Arunachalam A

Sr. Manager Sales and Projects
IGW Technologies India Pvt Ltd

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Ashish Nemade
Mr. Ashish Nemade

Managing Director
Nemade Engineers

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Durga Das
Mr. Durga Das

Vertical Head
RSB Transmissions India Ltd

Status: present

Bio

Mr. JĘDRZEJ MALINOWSKI
Mr. JĘDRZEJ MALINOWSKI

SWSA (Business Development Manager Vacuum Furnaces Team)
SECO/WARWICK

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Karthik Sheshagiri
Mr. Karthik Sheshagiri

Director
Hitork Gears MD - Gears & Gear Drives

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Mahendran Muthu
Mr. Mahendran Muthu

Proprietor
NexGen Gears

Status: both

Bio

Mr. MARCIN PRZYGOŃSKI
Mr. MARCIN PRZYGOŃSKI

SWSA (Business Development Manager Vacuum Furnaces Team)
SECO/WARWICK

Status: present

Bio

Mr. MAYUR RAO
Mr. MAYUR RAO

SWI (Segment Manager – Vacuum)
SECO/WARWICK

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Milind Kulkarni
Mr. Milind Kulkarni

Director of Product Engineering, Dauch Corporation
(formerly American Axle & Manufacturing)

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Mushtaq Jamal
Mr. Mushtaq Jamal

Director
Bevel Gears India

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Nitish Mahajan
Mr. Nitish Mahajan

Director
Ratna Gears

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Parag Apte
Mr. Parag Apte

Deputy General Manager - Business Excellence and Business Development
SKF India Limited

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Prakash Kadam
Mr. Prakash Kadam

Managing Director
Pragati Transmission

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Rahul Pardeshi
Mr. Rahul Pardeshi

Head - Business Development, Gear Drive Solution
Walchandnagar Industries Ltd, India

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Rakesh Vaidya
Mr. Rakesh Vaidya

Head - NPD & Manufacturing Engineering (Gear)
Kalyani Technoforge Limited

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Ravikant Gajbhiye
Mr. Ravikant Gajbhiye

Deputy General Manager - Marketing & Management Services
Bharat Electronics Ltd, Ministry of Defence

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Santosh Kulkarni
Mr. Santosh Kulkarni

Senior Vice President
Sanjeev Auto-Parts Manufacturers

Status: present

Bio

Mr. Vishwajit Kothari
Mr. Vishwajit Kothari

Director
Cyber Gears

Status: present

Bio

Sqn. Ldr. Shaliesh Pol
Sqn. Ldr. Shaliesh Pol

Independent Consultant, Aerospace and Defence
Ex-Indian Air Force

Status: present

Bio

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