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India’s engineering sector has grown into a dynamic ecosystem: Amit Sharma
Interviews- Mar 13,25
In this exclusive interview with Rakesh Rao, Amit Sharma, MD & CEO, Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd, highlights the transformation taking place in India’s engineering sector and the company's future growth plans.
With over 63 years of experience, Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd is one of India’s largest engineering consultancies specialising in strategic and sustainable solutions across the infrastructure, power, and resources sectors. The company has been supporting the Make in India initiative through its expertise in designing and delivering engineering solutions tailored to the country’s needs. In this exclusive interview with Rakesh Rao, Amit Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd, highlights the transformation taking place in India’s engineering sector and the company's future growth plans.
How do you see the evolution of India’s engineering sector in the last 10 years?
India’s engineering sector has undergone a significant transformation over the last decade, driven by rapid urbanisation, technological advancements, and increased government focus on infrastructure development. Initiatives like Make in India have boosted domestic manufacturing capabilities, while global collaborations have introduced cutting-edge technologies. The sector has grown into a dynamic ecosystem, contributing to both economic growth and technological progress.
How is Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd (TCE) contributing to the Make in India initiative?
At Tata Consulting Engineers, we are proud to support the Make in India initiative through our expertise in designing and delivering engineering solutions tailored to India’s needs. By collaborating on projects that enhance manufacturing, infrastructure, and sustainability, we contribute to building indigenous capabilities and fostering innovation. Our focus on technology integration and knowledge-sharing strengthens local industries and creates long-term value. With a focus on Industrial Internet of Things, Digital Twins, and Manufacturing Execution Systems, we design next-generation manufacturing and process plants with these aspects in mind.
What changes are you witnessing in the energy space? Is India ready to take advantage of these shifts?
The energy sector is witnessing a shift towards renewable energy sources, energy storage, decarbonisation, and a renewed interest in nuclear energy — both fission and fusion. India has taken bold steps in this transition, with a strong focus on nuclear, solar, and wind energy, hydrogen technologies, and energy efficiency. While challenges like grid modernisation and infrastructure remain, India is well-positioned to leverage its strengths in innovation and policy support to lead the global energy transition.
With sustainability gaining prominence across industries, how is TCE tapping this trend?
Sustainability is central to our approach at TCE. We integrate sustainable practices into project design, from renewable energy solutions to resource-efficient infrastructure. Our focus on green technologies, circular economy principles, and climate resilience enables clients to meet their sustainability goals while creating a positive impact on the environment. We have invested in new offerings, thought leadership and partnerships covering green chemicals, green energy, circularity and green steel and related process technologies.
As a firm having a big global exposure, how are you planning to expand your overseas business?
TCE’s global growth strategy is built on leveraging our expertise in diverse sectors to address the specific needs of domestic and international clients. We aim to deepen our presence in key markets by partnering with global leaders, offering innovative solutions, and delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering services. Our emphasis on digital technologies and project excellence ensures we remain competitive and relevant on the global stage. Our expansion in international markets is selective and based on a well-crafted strategy, focusing on niche and emerging areas such as semiconductors, specialty chemicals, modular design and construction technologies, Digital Twins, IIOT, and sustainability.
What are the key challenges facing the Indian engineering sector? What would be your suggestions to the industry as well as the government to overcome these challenges?
The Indian engineering sector faces challenges such as skill gaps, supply chain disruptions, and the need for modernised infrastructure. To address these, the industry should prioritise investments in R&D and skill development, while the government could support by fostering public-private partnerships, simplifying regulatory frameworks, strengthening the industry-academia partnerships, and ensuring a steady pipeline of infrastructure projects. Collaborative efforts will help overcome these hurdles and unlock the sector’s potential.
Are Indian industries investing enough in modern technologies to improve their global competitiveness?
While there is a growing adoption of modern technologies, further investment in areas like digitalisation, automation, AI, ML and IIOT is needed to enhance global competitiveness. Emphasising innovation, reskilling, and technology integration will help industries stay ahead in an increasingly competitive global market.
What are your plans to take TCE’s growth story forward?
TCE’s growth strategy is focused on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. As a knowledge sector player, people are our most important asset and we nurture that with our Industry-Academia partnerships, investment in our graduate and diploma programs, as well as investing in tools and technology to continuously upgrade and ensure our talent is aligned to the evolving demands of the markets and our customers. We aim to expand our service offerings, deepen client relationships, and explore new markets. By fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, we aspire to create engineering solutions that not only meet current needs but also anticipate future challenges, driving value for our stakeholders and contributing to a better tomorrow.
Amit Sharma
Tata Consulting Engineers
Tata Group
engineering consultancy
Make in India
Industrial Internet of Things
Digital Twins
and Manufacturing Execution Systems
India’s engineering sector
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