At the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Summit, Mr Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML Ltd., delivered the inaugural address, highlighting the company’s steadfast dedication to innovation, sustainability, and national security. From Defence and Infrastructure to Mining and Rail & Metro, BEML has been at the forefront of India’s industrial transformation with indigenously developed, cutting-edge technologies.
During the event, Roy joined fellow dignitaries in releasing a key report titled “Path to Viksit Bharat: Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub in the Mining and Construction Equipment Sector.”
Emphasizing the rapid shift towards AI, automation, and autonomous systems, Mr Roy underlined the need to reinforce core engineering principles as the industry evolves.
With the mining sector on the cusp of an unmanned revolution, BEML is already taking the lead – from enabling Unattended Train Operations (UTO) in metro systems to developing autonomous and amphibious platforms for Defence applications.
The company continues to redefine mission-critical mobility solutions for a self-reliant and future-ready India.
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About BEML
BEML Limited (formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited) is a Government of India Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it is a key player in India’s industrial ecosystem, engaged in the design, manufacture, and supply of a wide range of products for core sectors such as Defence, Mining & Construction, Rail & Metro, and Aerospace. Known for its focus on indigenisation, innovation, and self-reliance, BEML has played a pivotal role in national initiatives like Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Its product range includes metro coaches, heavy earthmoving machinery, military vehicles, and ground support equipment, among others. BEML is also at the forefront of developing autonomous and smart mobility solutions, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and advanced engineering.