Mr. Dinesh Chopra,
Chairperson ICC-Industry Academia Committee,  
Chairman Neochem Technologies, India.

Industries in India – Challenges & Opportunities

Abstract: Industries in India are an essential pillar of its manufacturing ecosystem, as they stand tact for a transformative evolution. The major industries in the Indian Economy are Iron & Steel, Textiles, Jute, Sugar, Cement, Paper, Petrochemical, Automobile, Information Technology (IT), and Banking & Insurance etc. These sectors are leveraging innovation, government support, and sustainability to secure their position on the global market. An analysis of their current status, challenges, and future opportunities reveals a dynamic trajectory.
Engineering streams like: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering are most relevant for building an Industry as they provide the foundational knowledge and skills that are needed to design, develop, and manage various complex industrial systems and processes across various sectors.

India’s industrial landscape faces several challenges, primarily related to infrastructure gaps, skill shortages, complex regulations, and access to finance, but also presents significant future opportunities in sectors like: Chemical, IT, renewable energy, healthcare, and manufacturing with the right policy implementation and technological adoption.

Speaker Bio: Mr. Dinesh has 40 years’ experience of working in the leadership positions, including Board Member and part of Global Business Leadership Teams for Indian and Multinational fortune 500 companies i.e. Honeywell, BASF, I.C.I., Engelhard, Hoechst, Jubliant, Neochem. Viney group.
He introduced new technologies, managed complex government and business relationship strategies in India and internationally, serving diverse sectors such as chemicals & petrochemicals, textiles, defense, renewables, infrastructure, paints, pharmaceuticals, personal care, pigments, dyes, water.
He is currently advising multinational and Indian companies for their transformational business growth including M&A and is

• Chairman – Industry Academia Committee of Indian Chemical Council, the apex
  body representing USD $ 250 billion Indian Chemicals, Petrochemicals and allied
  industry since 1938.
• Member of Executive Committee of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers – Northern Region.
• Board of Governor member of Institute of Chemical Technology (UDCT) Mumbai
  Alumni Association.
• Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient of Hans Raj College, University of Delhi and Hans Raj Model School, Delhi.
• Fellow member of the Institute of Directors (IOD).
• Past President of Rotary Club – Delhi West End.