Conventional Machines in 2025: Still a Strategic Investment for MSMEs

In today’s fast-evolving manufacturing industry, automation and advanced machinery often take the spotlight. Its easy to overlook the quiet backbone of Indian manufacturing—conventional machines. From manual lathe, milling, drilling machines to surface grinding machines, these time-tested tools continue to serve MSMEs, tool rooms, and training centers, maintaining strong demand across the Indian market.

Why Conventional Machines Still Matter in 2025?

• Lower initial investment than CNC—ideal for startups and MSMEs

• Simple design means less downtime & easier maintenance

• Perfect for low-volume, high-variety production

• Low power consumption reduces operational costs

• Faster return on investment (ROI)

• Widely used in tool rooms and job-shop manufacturing where quick setups and flexibility matter

• Ideal for hands-on learning and skill development

• Skilled operators are readily available, simplifying hiring and training

2025 Market Snapshot:

• Over 63 million MSMEs operate in India — most being micro-units relying on cost-effective manual machinery

• Manual machine tools continue to hold a significant share in India’s machine tool industry

• Welfare schemes continue to support MSMEs, encouraging the adoption of conventional machines

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