The historic House of Lords in London played host to the 2nd Edition of The Next Economy Forum 2026 on July 17. This global gathering brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, and changemakers to discuss the future of business, industry, technology, and sustainable economic growth. Organized by Brand Vista Consulting, the forum provided a platform for highlighting Indian businesses and leaders contributing to economic and technological development.
Among the distinguished Indian leaders recognized at the forum was Dr. Roger Kumar, Founder and Managing Director of CASE Group. He was conferred the “India’s Iconic Brand & Leader 2026” recognition for his significant contributions to the growth of CASE Group and its work in industrial engineering, manufacturing, environmental technologies, and emerging clean-energy solutions.
Dr. Roger Kumar’s Visionary Leadership
Dr. Roger Kumar has been instrumental in the development and expansion of CASE Group, which was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana. Under his leadership, the company has built a diversified engineering portfolio covering areas such as coal gasificationindustrial cooling towerswater treatment scale-banair pollution control and industrial energy-efficiency solutions.
His work has also extended into emerging areas of industrial technology, including green hydrogengreen ammoniagreen and blue chemical technologies and carbon-capture-ready industrial solutions. Through CASE Group, Dr. Kumar has focused on developing application-oriented engineering capabilities for energy-intensive and manufacturing industries, reflecting the growing convergence between industrial productivityenergy efficiency and sustainability.
The Evolution of CASE Group
The recognition for Dr. Kumar comes at a time when Indian industry is placing greater emphasis on indigenous engineering capabilities, technological innovation, and cleaner production systems. CASE Group’s evolution across conventional engineering and emerging clean technologies reflects broader changes within India’s manufacturing and industrial ecosystem.
The company’s technology portfolio spans a wide range of innovative solutions, including coal gasificationindustrial cooling towerswater treatment scale-banair pollution controlindustrial energy-efficiency solutionsgreen hydrogengreen ammoniagreen and blue chemical technologies and carbon-capture-ready systems.
Technologies associated with gasification, hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon management are gaining increasing attention as industries look for ways to improve energy efficiency while reducing environmental impact. These areas are also closely connected with wider priorities around energy securityindustrial competitivenessdomestic technology development and the transition towards lower-carbon growth.
CASE Group’s Commitment to Education and Development
Alongside its industrial activities, CASE Group has also supported technology-enabled education through EXTRAMINDS, an initiative that has been providing free digital classroom lectures and educational content for students in Grades 7-12 through YouTube for nearly 15 years. This initiative represents another aspect of the organization’s wider engagement with technology and access to knowledge.
Dr. Roger Kumar and CASE Group have also been featured in “Visionaries of Bharat @ 2047,” a publication highlighting leaders and institutions contributing to India’s long-term development journey. The publication places their work within the broader context of India’s ambition to build a developed and globally competitive economy by 2047.
The Next Economy Forum 2026 highlighted the role of businesses and leaders in navigating the changing global economic environment. By bringing together stakeholders from different sectors and geographies, the forum provided a platform to discuss innovation, enterprise, technology, and sustainable development while recognizing contributions that are shaping the future of industry.
The event at the House of Lords also offered an international setting for showcasing Indian entrepreneurial and industrial capabilities and their growing role in conversations around the future of manufacturing, clean technology, and economic development.
