India’s largest tooling showcase, The 14th Die & Mould India Exhibition 2026, commenced today at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. Organized by the Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India (TAGMA), the four‑day event brings together over 350 exhibitors across three halls to highlight advancements in die‑mould technology, CNC machining, automation, and additive manufacturing, reinforcing the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, MD and CEO, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., who was the Chief Guest. Mr. F. R. Singhvi, Joint Managing Director, Sansera Engineering Ltd. and President, Aerospace India Association; Mr. Vinamra Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India; Mr. Hector U. Villanueva, Chairman, FADMA, were the Guests of Honour. Mr. Devaraya M. Sheregar, President, TAGMA India, and Mr. D. Shanmugasundaram, Vice President, TAGMA India, were also present alongside other dignitaries. The ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the esteemed guests marked.
Addressing the Audience
Welcoming the gathering, Mr. Sheregar said, “This year’s Die & Mould India is our largest edition till date. We have over 350 exhibitors participating across three halls, and we are expecting more than 35,000 visitors over the next four days. Over the past year, we have seen very positive momentum in the industry, with toolmakers witnessing strong business growth, improved order books, and better capacity utilization.”
Highlighting the importance of skill development, Mr. Singhvi said, “The government expects the industry to do well, and industry expects the government to support it. Over the last 40 years, many have perished, some have remained small, but many of us have grown in the same environment. The difference lies in the people who run the industry. In my 30-year journey, skill development has been the single most impactful focus. Salaries have risen from INR 18,000 to INR 35,000, but is that enough? Growth depends on people. Ten employees can take you so far; a hundred can take you ten times further; five hundred can take you a hundred times further. Retaining and nurturing employees is the real growth engine.”
Speaking about the contributions of MSMEs, Mr. Mishra noted, “MSMEs have made immense contributions to the country’s economic growth, whether it is exports, where we contribute 45%, or manufacturing GVO, where our share is 37%. The MSME ecosystem today employs close to 8.1 crore people. Clearly, these are the growth drivers. But within this, the tooling industry is the precision gear that drives the entire ecosystem.”
Focussing on the importance of innovation, Mr. Villanueva said, “Die & Mould India has established itself as a premium platform for motivation, innovation, and excellence in the tooling and die industry… We are witnessing a transformative moment in manufacturing. Smart manufacturing, CNC technologies, additive manufacturing, and integrated automation are redefining how industry operates. These innovations are enhancing productivity and precision while enabling more sustainable and efficient production systems.”
Mr. Kolhatkar said, “The Indian economy today is among the brightest in the world, and the auto industry has had its best year ever. In 2025–26, India recorded production of 5.5 million passenger cars, nearly 27 million two-wheelers, and over a million each of commercial vehicles, tractors, and three-wheelers. Auto components as an industry crossed $90 billion, and for the first time, exports slightly exceeded imports, showing how far we have matured.”
Mr. Shanmugasundaram then concluded the ceremony with a Vote of Thanks. He said, “As we inaugurate Die & Mould India 2026, I would like to share a broader perspective on our industry where we stand today and where we are headed. This is not just the inauguration of an exhibition; it is a reflection of where we have come from in the last 10 years, and where we are going in the next 10.”
DMI: Powering India’s Tooling Future
TAGMA India introduced the Die & Mould India Exhibition series in 1998 to encourage and strengthen the die and mould fraternity. Over the years, the exhibition has grown into India’s largest platform for the tooling industry. It covers a wide spectrum of products and services, including dies and moulds, press tools, mould bases, hot runner systems, tool steel, heat treatment, gauges, CAD/CAM solutions, additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, CNC machining centres, EDM, moulding and die-casting machines, polishing equipment, cutting tools, measuring systems, and related accessories.
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