Make in India a great concept, but what’s under the hood: Honeywell’s Ashish Modi

Across industries, there is a lack of frugal engineering as dumping of cheap imported products is rampant in the name of 'Make in India', a problem that needs to be addressed, says Ashish Modi, President, Honeywell Building Technologies, Asia.

According to the representative of the technology company known for industry-specific solutions, very few companies are today focused on solving the real problems for SMEs.

"There is a weak manufacturing capacity, especially in electronics. Further, MNCs are increasingly playing safe in the enterprise segment," he said in a virtual interaction on Tuesday.


While hailing the country as a global centre for production, Modi stressed the need for attracting and grooming local talent.

In a make in India push, the company today launched three products, including an AC controller, an AI-Based video surveillance system, and DIY connected smoke detector. The company claims its AC controller can save up to 30% in energy costs.

The brand is also expanding its reach through leading e-commerce platforms for these plug-and-play connected products and solutions.