India’s First Elevator & Escalator Symposium 2026 Calls for Nationwide Unified Safety Codes and Standards

India’s first Elevator & Escalator Symposium & Quiz 2026 was held on 13–14 February 2026 in Chennai, bringing together professionals from the vertical transportation sector. Participants highlighted the need for uniform national codes, safety standards and regulatory compliance across states.

The two-day Elevator & Escalator Symposium & Quiz 2026 was organised by ISEEVENTUS Pvt Ltd and focused exclusively on professionals from the elevator and escalator industry. Technical sessions addressed emerging technologies, safety innovations and industry practices. The event concluded with the announcement and felicitation of winners of the National Industry Quiz 2026.

The symposium was inaugurated by V. Ramakrishnan, Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government of Tamil Nadu. Industry leaders present included R. Balakrishnan, Vice President and Head – MEP Design, L&T Construction; U. Viswanathan, KONE Elevator India Pvt Ltd; Suraj Thodimarath, President, EECMAI and President, Asia Pacific, Wittur Group; and Ravishanker Thandavan, FOCUS (VP), REVROY Pvt Ltd.

Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. V. Ramakrishnan appreciated the initiative and stressed the need for greater awareness of safety standards and strict adherence to the respective state Lift Acts across the country. He underlined that consistent implementation and compliance remain vital to improving public safety in vertical transportation.

Mr. R. Balakrishnan said such symposiums should be organised regularly across the nation to ensure the adoption of best manufacturing and engineering practices. He added that strengthening quality and safety in the industry will significantly contribute towards India’s long-term vision of becoming a developed nation.

Explaining the objective of the initiative, TAK Mathews, Principal Consultant, TAK Consulting and organiser of the symposium, said, “Tamil Nadu has one of the highest concentrations of elevator manufacturing companies in the country, and the enthusiasm of the industry here encouraged us to choose Chennai as the maiden city for this symposium. I am delighted to witness professionals coming together to exchange knowledge, innovations, and insights, while staying updated on evolving technologies, best practices, and regulatory requirements.”

Winners of National Industry Quiz announced
The grand finale of the ISEE Elevator Industry Quiz 2026, conducted over the previous two months, was held alongside the symposium. Winners were announced in the presence of industry representatives.

Mahaguru: Mr. Akshay Mahadik and Mr. Vaibhav Baravkar (Schindler India) – Prize Money: Rs. 5 lakh.
1st Runner-Up: Mr. V. Sreekanth (Fujitec India Pvt. Ltd.) – Prize Money: Rs. 3 lakh.
2nd Runner-Up: Mr. Boopathi and Mr. Ramkumar Seeralan (Fujitec India) – Prize Money: Rs. 1 lakh.

All finalists and semi-finalists received a cash award of Rs. 10,000 each.

The programme aimed to provide a knowledge-sharing platform on safety, compliance, innovation, sustainability and digital transformation. Sessions were structured to address operational challenges and technical requirements faced by elevator and component manufacturers, with the objective of improving quality, safety and regulatory compliance across the sector.

Industry partners supporting the symposium included Fermator, Fujitec, Johnson Lifts & Escalators, KONE, Mitsubishi Elevator India, OTIS India, Schindler India, TAK Consulting and Tectronics Techworld.

Further details on ISEEVENTUS and its upcoming expo ISEE 2026 are available at-www.isee-expo.com.