15/09/2026
India is racing toward 300 million tons of steel production by 2030-31 — but can automation keep pace?
In this Metalbook conversation, Sarthak Kathuria, Vice President – Operations at Kathuria Rollmill and the force behind Rescom Technologies, breaks down why post-rolling automation, AI, and Industry 4.0 will define the next decade of Indian steel manufacturing.
From the Kathuria Group’s 50-year legacy to going “manless” on the shop floor, this episode covers automation adoption, the India-vs-Europe-vs-China competitiveness gap, talent retention, government policy, and how B2B platforms like Metalbook are reshaping the metal value chain.
Watch the full interview for insights on the future of steel manufacturing.
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Interview By: Mannu Chaulia