Over the medium and long-term, the company expects to see positive development in India. "The Indian government is systematically addressing key issues. We are confident that this will positively impact the country's development," said Dr. Steffen Berns, president of the Bosch Group in India. "Especially in areas such as mobility, infrastructure, industry, energy and security, there are many opportunities for our products and solutions," Berns said.

The company also sees possibilities in India in the field of connected industry, or "Industry 4.0". Bosch is a leading global provider and exponent of connected industry. The supplier of technology and services offers a broad range of solutions such as drives, automation, sensors, software, and predictive maintenance. "By 2018, we aim to implement connected production in all our 14 manufacturing locations across the country," Berns said during the delegation's visit.

Industry 4.0 is already reality at several Bosch plants in India: In Bangalore, the company uses real-time data to shorten throughput times for the calibration of pumps for tractors. The location also provides associates with smartwatches that promptly notify them of a machine malfunction. Thanks to real-time monitoring, manufacturing downtimes can be prevented and productivity improved.
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