Legacy plants can be innovation hubs too Shell’s: Mansi Tripathy

Modern manufacturing is no longer just about cost but about capability, speed, and adaptability. Mansi Tripathy, Chairman of Shell India, and SVP, Shell Lubricants Asia Pacific shares how the company is embedding automation, circularity, and AI-led tools across operations from smart blending platforms to digitally traceable supply chains. “Traceability, sustainability, and automation—together they drive modern manufacturing,” Tripathy says. She adds that Shell's acquisition of Raj Petro is not just about capacity expansion. It's a strategic step toward integrating new chemistries, tapping into India's innovation strength, and scaling sustainable production. As India positions itself as a global manufacturing hub, Shell is rewriting the rules with technology at the centre of every process, every product, and every plant.