Prominent Machine Tools eyes global industry for growth: Gunasekaran G R

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Prominent Machine Tools eyes global industry for growth: Gunasekaran G R

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Sep 03,25

In this interview, Gunasekaran G R, CEO, Prominent Machine Tools, echoes his vision of growth and innovation, and highlights global opportunities for India’s machine tools sector.

Prominent Machine Tools eyes global industry for growth: Gunasekaran G R

Prominent Machine Tools supplies tool discs, tool holders, and CNC accessories to global markets, with growing opportunities in automotive, aerospace, defence, and electronics. The company is focusing on automation, AI, and hybrid technologies to meet rising demands from EVs and advanced manufacturing. With similar ambitions to strengthen India’s machine tools sector globally, leaders like Gunasekaran G R, CEO, Prominent Machine Tools, echo this vision of growth and innovation.

How is Prominent Machine Tools contributing to the manufacturing and machine tools sectors?

Prominent Machine Tools is a dedicated supplier of tool discs, tool holders, VDI and BMT tool discs and holders, reduction sleeves, and a range of subsidiary accessories for CNC turning and turn-mill centers. Our products are supplied worldwide and are designed to deliver precision and reliability. By providing critical tooling components, we play an important role in ensuring CNC machines operate at their optimum efficiency across diverse manufacturing sectors.

How do you view the current state of the Indian machine tools industry, and what opportunities do you foresee in both domestic and export markets?

The Indian machine tool industry is poised for significant growth, particularly in automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Government initiatives such as Make in India are driving investment and fostering high-end manufacturing capabilities. The automotive sector continues to be the largest consumer of machine tools, and with the rise of electric vehicles and increased foreign direct investment, the demand for advanced CNC technologies is expected to grow rapidly.

On the export side, global demand for precision machining solutions is opening up further opportunities. With India emerging as a competitive manufacturing hub, we see strong potential for Prominent Machine Tools to expand its global footprint.

What factors are driving demand for your products, and what are the key USPs of your offerings?

The primary driver is the increasing adoption of CNC machines across industries, given their precision, speed, and efficiency. CNC technology is rapidly becoming the standard for modern manufacturing.

Our USP lies in delivering reliable products that combine compatibility, durability, and accuracy. By consistently meeting global quality standards, we ensure that customers achieve the performance and efficiency required for their operations.

How do you plan to serve the automotive and auto component industries, especially with the rising demand for electric vehicles?

The automotive sector has always been central to the machine tools industry, and we have a strong presence through our network of OEMs, partners, and distributors. The rapid growth of the EV market presents even greater opportunities.

EVs rely heavily on lightweight materials such as aluminium and composites to enhance efficiency and driving range. This creates a demand for advanced machine tools capable of precision machining of these materials. Additionally, CNC and laser-based machining systems are crucial for producing parts for lithium-ion batteries. Prominent Machine Tools is aligning its offerings to meet these emerging requirements.

Beyond automotive, how do you plan to tap sectors such as railways, defence, and electronics for business growth?

Railways, defence, and electronics represent high-potential sectors, each with specific requirements. By ensuring consistent quality and adapting our product portfolio, we can meet the needs of these industries.

We also work closely with dealers who maintain constant engagement with these sectors. Importantly, our strategy aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, ensuring that Indian railways, PSUs, defence, and research institutions can rely on indigenous solutions rather than depending on imports.

AI, digitalisation, automation, and sustainability are shaping industries globally. How is Prominent Machine Tools aligning with these trends?

We recognise that automation and digitalisation are essential for remaining competitive on a global scale. By incorporating IoT and AI-enabled solutions into machine tools, manufacturers can achieve higher precision, efficiency, and predictive maintenance capabilities.

Automation is also critical for scaling up production in industries such as EVs. Furthermore, hybrid machines that combine CNC machining with 3D printing are creating new possibilities for advanced manufacturing, and we plan to adapt these trends in our own processes.

What are your growth plans for the company in the coming years?

Our roadmap focuses on expanding our product range, strengthening custom tooling capabilities, and deepening our global presence through partnerships and exports. We are investing in advanced manufacturing technologies, quality systems, and R&D to ensure innovation remains central to our growth.

At the same time, we aim to serve emerging industries such as defence, railways, and electronics while scaling up operations to meet rising global demand. Above all, our commitment remains to precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction, which we believe will define our long-term success.