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We are committed to leveraging this momentum

and showcasing Indian manufacturing excellence

to an even broader global audience.

SCHWING STETTER INDIA, firmly embodies the principle of ‘Make in India and Sell Globally.’ The company’s
India facility not only caters to domestic needs but also supplies equipment to 55+ countries
worldwide. In an exclusive interview to CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES, V. G. SAKTHIKUMAR, CMD,
SCHWING STETTER INDIA, gives an over view on the Make in India initiative, his company’s game changing
technologies and a lot more.
We recently celebrated the successful completion of a decade of the
‘Make In India’ movement. How, according to you, has the “Make in
India” initiative impacted the growth of the construction equipment
industry in India?
The “Make in India” initiative has been transformative for the
construction equipment sector. It has fostered a robust manufacturing
ecosystem, driven self-reliance, and made India a hub for world-class
construction equipment. At SCHWING Stetter India, this initiative has
enabled us to expand our production capacity, adopt advanced
technologies, and contribute significantly to infrastructure development
across the country. It has also given us a competitive edge in the
global market, making Indian-made equipment synonymous with
quality and innovation.

Are there any key challenges faced by the construction equipment
sector under the “Make in India” initiative? How did you overcome
them?
One of the significant challenges was streamlining the supply chain
and ensuring the availability of high-quality components locally.
Another was addressing the skills gap in the workforce. At SCHWING,

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