Market Overview
India's industrial automation market, valued at approximately ₹42,000 crore in 2023, is forecast to more than double by 2028 at a CAGR of 13.8%, according to multiple industry analyses. The growth is being fuelled by three converging forces: Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in 14 key sectors, rising factory wages in established manufacturing clusters, and increasingly demanding OEM quality standards.
Key Growth Sectors
Automotive (including EVs), pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food processing are the top four sectors investing in automation. EV battery assembly in particular is creating entirely new automation requirements — cells, modules, and packs require handling precision measured in microns, well beyond manual assembly capability.
Impact on Vibratory Feeding and Parts Handling
Parts handling automation — the segment in which Kalapremi operates — is growing at an even faster 16–18% CAGR, as manufacturers moving from semi-automatic to fully automatic production must automate every step of the process, including part loading, orientation, and transfer.
Kalapremi's Expanding Capacity
To meet this demand, Kalapremi Industries has expanded its Pune manufacturing facility by 40% and added a dedicated robotics integration bay. The company is also investing in 3D simulation software to reduce commissioning time for complex multi-station machines.
