**Executive Summary**
On May 22, 2026, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy visited HMT Machine Tools Limited in Kalamassery to review manufacturing capabilities and flag off the export of an NH Series machine to South Africa. The visit included strategic reviews with leadership from HMT, the Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), and Instrumentation Limited (IL), alongside consultations with labor unions regarding employee welfare. These activities underscore the government's commitment to strengthening Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and advancing the vision of "Aatmanirbhar Bharat."
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Global Expansion and Exports**
* The Minister inaugurated an export dispatch of an NH Series machine to South Africa, signifying growing global confidence in Indian engineering.
* HMT is actively securing international orders for precision-engineered machine tools and industrial systems.
**Strategic Manufacturing and Indigenous Technology**
* The visit highlighted HMT’s production of indigenously developed Sonar Directing Gear systems for the Indian Navy.
* Reviews covered manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes for CNC systems, precision machine tools, and specialized engineering equipment.
* HMT’s contributions were noted across critical sectors, including defense, railways, aerospace, and heavy engineering.
**Operational Reviews and Modernization**
* Ministerial reviews with HMT, FCRI, and IL leadership focused on technology upgradation, operational efficiency, and innovation-driven growth.
* Discussions prioritized enhancing indigenous manufacturing capacity to improve global competitiveness.
**Workforce and Welfare**
* The Minister interacted with labor unions and employee associations to address concerns regarding welfare and institutional growth.
* Government commitment was reaffirmed toward supporting employees as a central component of PSU success.
**Impact Analysis**
**HMT Machine Tools Limited**
**Impact**
The organization is positioned as a key contributor to India's strategic self-reliance and global manufacturing footprint.
**Action Required**
Leadership must focus on technology upgradation, modernization of infrastructure, and expanding participation in strategic sectors.
**Workforce and Labor Unions**
**Impact**
Employees received assurances of government support regarding welfare and their role in the institution's future growth.
**Action Required**
Representatives are encouraged to continue providing suggestions and requests relating to modernization and employee-centric development.
**Strategic Sector Entities (FCRI and Instrumentation Limited)**
**Impact**
These institutions are integrated into the broader goal of strengthening the public sector engineering ecosystem.
**Action Required**
Management must align operational performance and innovation strategies with the national vision for competitive and self-reliant manufacturing.
Key Entities Referenced
HMT Machine Tools Limited (HMT): The primary public sector undertaking focused on indigenous manufacturing of precision-engineered machine tools and strategic defense equipment.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The governing ministry responsible for overseeing the operational performance, modernization, and growth of strategic PSUs.
H.D. Kumaraswamy: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel who led the strategic review of manufacturing capabilities and export initiatives.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The national self-reliance initiative driving the promotion of indigenous technological capabilities and strategic manufacturing.
HMT Kalamassery: The specific manufacturing facility central to the ministerial review and the location of the export dispatch to South Africa.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Hindustan Machine Tools(HMT) Expands Global
Footprint as Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy
Flags Off Export Machine to South Africa
HD Kumaraswamy Reviews Strategic Manufacturing
Capabilities at HMT Kalamassery
Union Minister Interacts with Labour Unions, Assures
Support for Employees and PSU Growth
HMT’s Indigenous Defence and Precision Engineering
Capabilities Highlighted During Ministerial Visit
PM Modi’s Vision for Stronger and Globally Competitive
PSUs Reaffirmed During HMT Visit
Posted On: 22 MAY 2026 7:37PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy today undertook an extensive visit to
HMT Machine Tools Limited (HMT), Kalamassery, where he reviewed the plant’s manufacturing
capabilities, inaugurated an export dispatch to South Africa, conducted review meetings with senior
officials of HMT, FCRI and Instrumentation Limited (IL), and interacted with labour union
representatives and employees.The highlight of the visit was the flagging off of an NH Series machine manufactured at HMT
Kalamassery for export to South Africa, reflecting the growing global confidence in India’s indigenous
engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Officials informed the Minister that HMT has been steadily
securing international export orders for precision-engineered machine tools and industrial systems.
Speaking on the occasion, H.D. Kumaraswamy said, “The export of indigenous machine tools
manufactured at HMT to international markets is a proud moment for India’s manufacturing sector. It
reflects the growing global acceptance of Indian engineering excellence and technological capability.”
During the plant visit, the Minister reviewed the operations and infrastructure across the Machine Tool
Division, Foundry Division and strategic manufacturing sections of the facility. He witnessed the
manufacturing, assembly and testing processes of CNC systems, precision machine tools, specialised
engineering equipment and indigenously developed Sonar Directing Gear systems used for Indian Naval
platforms.The Minister was briefed about HMT’s contribution towards strategic sectors including defence, railways,
aerospace, heavy engineering and advanced manufacturing. He also reviewed indigenous systems
developed for naval and defence applications. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy observed, “Institutions
like HMT represent the strength of India’s public sector engineering ecosystem. The technical expertise,
manufacturing capability and commitment of the workforce here continue to contribute significantly
towards strategic self-reliance.”The Union Minister later conducted detailed review meetings with the leadership teams of HMT Machine
Tools Limited, Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) and Instrumentation Limited (IL). Discussions
focused on operational performance, technology upgradation, manufacturing capabilities, modernization,
innovation-driven growth and enhancing participation in strategic sectors.
The meetings also reviewed future opportunities for strengthening indigenous manufacturing capacity,
improving operational efficiency and enhancing global competitiveness.
As part of the visit, H.D. Kumaraswamy interacted with representatives of various labour unions and
employees’ associations of HMT. He patiently heard their concerns, suggestions and requests relating to
employee welfare, modernization and the future growth of the institution.
Assuring full support to the workforce, the Minister stated: “The welfare of workers and employees
remains central to the growth and success of public sector enterprises. Their contribution to India’s
industrial development is invaluable.”Highlighting the Centre’s commitment towards strengthening PSUs, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy
said: “Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, continuous efforts
are being made to strengthen PSUs across the country, modernize infrastructure, improve competitiveness
and create greater opportunities for growth, innovation and employment.”The visit reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment towards strengthening strategic
manufacturing, promoting indigenous technological capabilities and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar
Bharat and ViksitBharat2047.
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