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Announcing the launch of the 3rd Edition of INDIA MANUFACTURING SHOW 2014 (IMS 2014)
MUMBAI: Bloomberg TV India, nation’s leading English business news channel, in strategic partnership with Reliance Broadcast Network Limited and IMS Foundation under the aegis of Laghu Udyog Bharati – Karnataka is organizing the third edition of the INDIA MANUFACTURING SHOW 2014 (IMS 2014) from 11th – 13th September 2014 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore, India.
The launch of third edition of IMS 2014 event will be hosted at Taj West End, Bengaluru on December 18th in the august presence of Mr. Vikram Kiloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor & Vice- Chairman – Advisory Committee for IMS 2014.
Mr. Vikram Kiloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor & Vice- Chairman – Advisory Committee for IMS 2014 said, “The share of manufacturing in India’s GDP is less than what is required for sustainable and inclusive growth. This sector has to grow faster than the GDP to provide jobs at all levels to the young population entering the job market. The only way to grow manufacturing is to make sure that policy makers develop an environment that promotes competitiveness.
Investors will give priority for regions, which will help excel their products in Quality, Cost and Delivery. India has a good source of raw materials, manpower and a unique capital goods industry. There are two strategies that we have to focus on: Market India and Factory India. Market India to attract investors to produce products for the vast Indian market, and Factory India to manufacture for export. I am pleased that IMS Foundation is organizing the India Manufacturing Show in September 2014. I am sure that this show will help policy makers look at the initiatives required for Market India and Factory India.”
Mr. Krish Gopalakrishnan, Co – Founder & Vice – Chairman, Infosys Ltd, Mr. Vidyashankar, Principal Sec. to the Govt. Commerce & Industries Dept., Dr. Krishnadas Nair, Hon. President, SIATI & Ex – CMD, HAL and Mr. Maheshwara Rao, Commissioner for Industrial Development will grace the event as Guests of Honour.
Mr. HVS Krishna, Chairman, IMS Foundation said, “As organizers of India Manufacturing Show, we firmly believe tomorrow belongs to entrepreneurs. Manufacturing sector is the only and permanent solution to our economic lacuna. India as a nation is on the cusp of something really phenomenal, IMS intends to be the catalyst that triggers this metamorphosis. IMS intends to put Indian manufacturing firmly on the global map. The endeavor of IMS is to create huge business opportunities to the Manufacturing Sector.”
Mr. Ravi Saneja, Business Head -Pulse, Conference & Exhibitions, Bloomberg TV India, speaking about IMS 2014 said, “We at Bloomberg TV India are happy to co-organise the 3rd edition of IMS 2014. IMS 2014 will be the single largest collaborative platform of Indian and International Manufacturing, Engineering and other ancillary industries which play a pivotal role of the overall industrial growth of the country. Bloomberg TV India is closely associated with each of these sectors and we are sure that our viewers will benefit from the content that we are able to derive and broadcast.”
IMS 2014 is supported by All India Association of Industries, Consortium of electronic Industries of Karnataka, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry, International Centre for Automotive Technology, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industries, India China Economic and Cultural Council, Indo-Spanish Chamber of Technology, Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association, Manufacturer’s Association for Information Technology, Petroleum Federation of India and SME Chamber of India.
The 2nd Edition of IMS in 2012 received an overwhelming response from the MSME industry. Close to 8,000 visitors from 15 countries attended the exhibition & the conference and over 65 Corporate Enterprises & 120 Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises participated. Few key Indian exhibitors of IMS 2012 were ISRO, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kalyani Group, TVS Motors, JSW Steel Ltd., Bharat Forge, Kirloskar Toyota Textile Machinery Ltd. and International exhibitors are Bosch Ltd., Quest Informatics, Air Comfort Systems, and many more.
The industry sectors of focus in IMS 2014 are:
· Aerospace & Defense Engineering
· Automation & Robotics
· Automobile & Components
· Metallurgy & Mining
· Industrial Engineering
· Electronics & IT
· Energy & Environment
· Infrastructure
The organisers will pool their expertise to attract a strong Indian MSME sector as well as international export-oriented companies to enter the Indian growth market. IMS 2014 is expected to witness 10,000 plus B2B visitors and various stakeholders like Central Government bodies, State Government bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, and Financial Institutions taking active participation in building a stronger base for industries in India.
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Induction cooktop demand spikes 30× amid LPG supply concerns
Supply worries linked to West Asia tensions push households and restaurants to turn to electric cooking alternatives
MUMBAI: As geopolitical tensions in West Asia ripple through global energy supply chains, the familiar blue flame in Indian kitchens is facing an unexpected challenger: electricity.
What began as concerns over the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has quickly evolved into a technology-driven shift in cooking habits. Households across India are increasingly turning to induction cooktops and other electric appliances, initially as a backup but now, for many, a necessity.
A sudden surge in demand
Recent data from quick-commerce and grocery platform BigBasket highlights the scale of the shift. According to Seshu Kumar Tirumala, the company’s chief buying and merchandising officer, demand for induction cooktops has risen dramatically.
“Induction cooktops have seen a significant surge in demand, recording a fivefold jump on 10 March and a thirtyfold spike on 11 March,” Tirumala said.
The increase stands out sharply when compared with broader kitchen appliance trends. Most appliance categories are growing within 10 per cent of their typical demand levels, while induction cooktops have witnessed explosive growth as households rush to secure an alternative cooking option.
Major e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart have reported rising searches and orders for induction stoves. Quick-commerce apps such as Blinkit and Zepto have also witnessed stock shortages in major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
What was once considered a convenient appliance for hostels, small kitchens or occasional use has suddenly become an essential addition in many homes.
A crisis thousands of miles away
The trigger for this shift lies far beyond India’s kitchens.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Nearly 85 to 90 per cent of India’s LPG imports pass through this narrow waterway, making the country particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions.
The ripple effects have been swift.
India currently meets roughly 60 per cent of its LPG demand through imports, and tightening global supply has already begun to affect domestic availability and prices.
Earlier this month, the price of domestic LPG cylinders increased by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders rose by more than Rs 114.
To discourage panic buying and hoarding, the government has also extended the mandatory waiting period between domestic refill bookings from 21 days to 25 days.
Restaurants feel the pressure
The strain is not limited to households. Restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries are also grappling with supply constraints as commercial LPG availability tightens under restrictions imposed through the Essential Commodities Act.
In cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, restaurant associations report that commercial LPG availability has dropped by as much as 75 per cent, forcing many establishments to rethink their kitchen operations.
Some restaurants have reduced menu offerings, while others are rapidly installing high-efficiency induction systems, creating hybrid kitchens where electricity now shares the workload with gas.
For smaller eateries and roadside dhabas, the shift is less about sustainability and more about survival.
A potential structural shift
The government has maintained that there is no nationwide LPG crisis and has directed refineries to increase production to stabilise supply.
Nevertheless, the developments of March 2026 may already be triggering a longer-term behavioural shift.
For decades, LPG has been the backbone of cooking in Indian households. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the risks of relying on a single fuel source.
Increasingly, households appear to be hedging against uncertainty by adopting electric cooking options to guard against price volatility and delivery delays.
If the current trend continues, the induction cooktop, once viewed as a niche appliance, could emerge as a quiet symbol of India’s evolving kitchen economy.
