CII-EY Report Claims Telangana’s Leadership in Industry 5.0

Hyderabad, Mar 10 (KNN) Telangana is poised to spearhead India’s transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, leveraging its technological innovation ecosystem, strong industrial base, and progressive policies, according to a new report by CII Telangana and EY.

The report, titled Manufacturing 5.0: Accelerating Telangana’s Industrial Transition, was unveiled at the CII Telangana annual conference in Hyderabad on Saturday.

It highlights how the State’s pharmaceutical, automotive, and electronics sectors have already begun integrating cutting-edge technologies to build smart, human-centric factories.

Industry 5.0 builds on the digital foundations of Industry 4.0, emphasizing collaborative robotics (cobots), Generative AI, and sustainable manufacturing.

Key aspects include mass personalisation to cater to consumer-driven demand, human-machine collaboration for enhanced decision-making, and integrating environmental sustainability into core industrial processes.

The report outlines a roadmap for businesses, emphasizing the importance of Generative AI adoption, enhanced cybersecurity, and transitioning to green manufacturing.

The Telangana government’s policies, such as TG-iPASS for industrial clearances and Hyderabad Pharma City for infrastructure development, are seen as key enablers.

Additionally, the report recommends steps such as Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) assessments, maximizing efficiency before scaling digital transformation, and gradual workforce training in Industry 5.0 technologies.

Speaking at the conference, EY India Managing Partner Rohan Sachdev emphasised the role of global capability centers (GCCs) as innovation hubs.

He highlighted Telangana’s thriving startup ecosystem, with approximately 7,000 startups, 51 incubation centers, and 300 investors, positioning the State as a leading innovation hub in India.

CII Southern Region Chairperson R. Nandini and CII Telangana Chairman Sai D. Prasad also addressed the conference on the theme of “Building a Competitive and Sustainable $1 Trillion Economy.”

(KNN Bureau)