AVEVA Day India 2025 Highlights Industrial AI’s Role in Driving Exports and Sustainability

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software and part of the Schneider Electric Group, successfully hosted AVEVA Day India 2025, bringing together over 600 participants from across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and utilities. The event underscored how industrial AI and cross-industry collaboration are key catalysts in realising India’s $1 trillion export ambition and sustainability goals.

Themed around responsible innovation and the future of industrial operations, the event spotlighted the critical role of digitalisation in India’s transformation into a sustainable and globally competitive manufacturing hub.

Chris Lee, Senior Vice President, APAC, AVEVA, stated, “As businesses rethink their strategies, industrial AI is emerging as the cornerstone of this shift, enabling greater agility, closing skill gaps, and accelerating the transition to cleaner, smarter operations. AVEVA is committed to supporting India’s ambition by building human capital through academic collaboration and empowering industrial professionals.”

Throughout the event, attendees engaged with interactive product demos, technology showcases, and networking sessions that highlighted the value of ecosystem partnerships in advancing industrial intelligence.

Ajit Kulkarni, Vice President, India Market Leader at AVEVA, commented, “India stands at the forefront of a profound industrial transformation. The key challenge lies not just in adopting new technologies, but in driving radical collaboration and workforce readiness. AVEVA empowers businesses to turn data into actionable insights—crucial for scaling innovation and building sustainable, future-ready operations.”

A major highlight was a panel discussion titled “How Industrial AI Can Drive Change and Unlock New Levers of Growth.” Panellists from AVEVA and its customers shared real-world case studies on how AI is enabling transformation across industrial ecosystems. Participants included:

• Rakesh Pandey, Global Head-PLM Practice, L&T Technology Services

• Arvind Kakru, VP – Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric

• Arun Bhardwaj, VP – Operations Excellence, HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL)

• Rahul Jadhav, Advisory Partner – CPG, Lifesciences & MMM, Ernst & Young (EY)

Key themes discussed included:

• Decarbonisation & Energy Optimisation: Leveraging AI for predictive maintenance and emissions reduction in line with India’s NDCs.

• Scope 3 Emissions & Supply Chain Transparency: Using data intelligence to boost supplier accountability for PLI and Make in India programs.

• Workforce Empowerment: Equipping frontline workers with AI-driven tools for safer, agile, and insight-rich operations.

Arvind Kakru added, “To truly digitise industries, openness and flexibility are essential. Through software-defined automation, we’re enabling smarter, energy-efficient operations that unlock resilience and productivity. Our AVEVA-based solutions are transforming Indian industry by breaking data silos and enabling fast, informed decisions.”

Together, Schneider Electric and AVEVA offer open, interoperable industrial software and smart energy solutions tailored for twelve industries, supporting the full asset lifecycle—from design and build to operations and optimisation.

As India advances in the era of Industry 4.0, AVEVA reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country’s industrial future, championing a digital, sustainable, and inclusive growth story that positions India as a global innovation and manufacturing powerhouse.