17/07/2026
Mr Sachin Jain, Head of Strategy, Transformation, Battery Business, TKIL Industries, moderated the panel discussion on "Towards Green and Sustainable MCE Solution" at the CII Mining & Construction Equipment Summit 2026, with H.E. Prof. Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to India; Lt Col P Balu Phanikar, Officer on Special Duty (Infrastructure Development), Niti Aayog; Mr Subhasis Mohanty, Managing Director, Normet India Private Ltd & Vice President – India & Middle East Sales Area; and Dr Rajesh Mukherjee, Chief Natural Resources Division, Tata Steel Limited, as panelists.
The discussion explored pathways to a future-ready MCE ecosystem through electrification, low-emission technologies, and sustainable manufacturing. It also touched on energy efficiency, circularity, and responsible mining and construction practices. The focus throughout was on balancing growth, productivity, and competitiveness with sustainability priorities.