The Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) will organise the 20th National Productivity Summit (NPS 2026) in Coimbatore on 25–26 November 2026.

The summit will feature keynote addresses by Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, Chairman and Managing Director, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd., and Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments Ltd.

Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts, Aquasub Engineering, Titan Company, Ather Energy, Tata Electronics, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Ashok Leyland, Godrej & Boyce, Sun Mobility, Toyota Industries Engine India, Evig Integration and Advance Mechanical Services will present case studies on productivity advancements.

IMTMA will also organise plant visits on 24 November 2026, a day before the summit, to LMW Textile Machinery Division, SWELECT HHV Solar Photovoltaics, Roots Industries India, Aquasub Engineering, Elgi Equipments and Propel Industries. The visits will give delegates first-hand exposure to advanced manufacturing practices and industry trends.

Mohini Kelkar, President, IMTMA, said, “IMTMA is organising NPS 2026 at a time when manufacturing is becoming increasingly vital to India’s economic growth. The summit supports the machine tool industry and the broader manufacturing ecosystem in increasing its competitiveness and achieving new levels of success.”

Jibak Dasgupta, Director General & CEO, IMTMA, said, “Businesses can increase productivity through interventions in process optimisation, technology integration, and supply chain efficiency. Strong focus and commitment from the top management is essential to bring about such changes within the organization.”

The IMTMA–ACE MICROMATIC Productivity Championship Awards 2026 will be presented during the summit to recognise breakthroughs in process innovation and efficiency.