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Shailendra Salvi, CEO of Yaskawa India, outlines India's evolving robotics sector, emphasizing its growth beyond the automotive industry, which currently accounts for 60-65% of installations. The market sees an annual sale of around 8,000 industrial robots, with Yaskawa holding a 25% market share.

Robotics adoption is expanding into agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. Although only 4-5% of Indian manufacturing has reached true Industry 4.0 levels, the potential for growth is significant. Salvi advocates for upskilling to harness opportunities in automation and AI, stating that these technologies enhance productivity rather than replace jobs.