New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Experts at the CII Smart Manufacturing Summit said India's industries are now entering a crucial phase where artificial intelligence (AI) must guide the country's next big leap in manufacturing. Speaking at the summit on Monday, industry leaders explained why AI-driven transformation can no longer wait, and India needs to strengthen its place in global manufacturing and move up the value chain.

Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the event, C V Raman, Executive Committee Member and former CTO of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, said the focus must stay on new technologies and on preparing workers for the changes ahead. He said the conference showed how important it is to "re-skill our engineers and the ITIs and also upskill...