Ian Nazareth

After hundreds of requests from the community, It’s FINALLY Here…! 👀


This week, despite the rain wrecking havoc, I took a long drive to India’s Pune, the heart of Die Casting in India!

Three established next gen Foundrymen, One table, and a conversation the aluminium die casting Industry is going to ENJOY.

But what makes this one SPECIAL is that we recorded this as an FAQ for the people who buy castings!

Because if you're a buyer, you've felt this. You send the same drawing to different foundries and get wildly different answers.

You hear terms like sand casting, gravity die casting and pressure die casting thrown around, and nobody stops to explain which one your part actually needs.

You're making sourcing decisions worth lakhs and crores on very little information.

This Episode clarifies it all, is very valuable, and is genuinely FUN.

I promise. 🙏🏼 😊

Kudos to Sahil Kaushik ,Akshay Bhagwat and Anurag Patil for leaving it all on the table over the 2 hours that I threw questions towards them. 💥

Our filming was also accompanied by stalwarts Nitin Bhagwat and Jitendra Lakhotia for a quick tea break!

Anyway, Episode releasing soon, Don’t Miss! 👀

#aluminum #diecasting #aluminumdiecasting #gravitydiecasting #gdc #gravitydie #diecastings #diecastingsindia #diecastingindia #indianfoundry #foundryindustry #aluminumcastings #metalcasting

15 hours ago | [YT] | 8

Ian Nazareth

This week I’ll be featuring Kory Anderson and Here are some crazy facts about him…!

Before we get to his Foundry accolades, I should mention that he holds the Guinness World Record for the largest steam engine ever built.

Along with it, Kory also built an entire manufacturing empire to make it happen.

- Anderson Industries.
- Dakota Foundry
- Muncie Castings.
- A training academy

Kory is also one of the loudest advocates for American made castings and bringing manufacturing pride back to US soil.

Everything he touches pretty much carries the same message. Build it here. Build it to last. Build the people who come next, and that’s a powerful message, no matter what country you cast in.

For us here in India, it’s a nice chance to learn from the best, see how things work in a matured Foundry economy like the US, and peak into Kory’s brain and see where all that passion comes from.

If you have a Question for Kory, do drop them below or DM me privately and I’ll try and sneak it in.

Cheers! 🍻

1 week ago | [YT] | 9

Ian Nazareth

🚀 LIVE Now - Here’s a Real GEM that we’ve stumbled on by accident!

Back in the 1960s, Jaya and her husband moved from the UK to Jamshedpur, and while her husband joined NIT, she started a foundry, at a time when women were rarely even seen in Indian industry, let alone on a shop floor.

Today, decades later, the BMC Group operates five foundry units in Jamshedpur, with three generations of her family now carrying the legacy forward and Expanding quickly!

But this conversation goes far beyond business. In her 80s, Jaya is also one of the most inspiring figures in the Indian foundry industry, not just for what she started, but for what she’s *given back.*

Don’t Miss this important part of History in an Industry we call *Foundry* .

Enjoy! 🥂

#foundry #bmcgroupjamshedpur #bmcjamshedpur #jayadokania #jayadokaniabmc #ductileiron #indianfoundry #foundrypodcast #foundryindustry #metalcasting #castings

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

Ian Nazareth

This Next Episode will put Jamshedpur on the radar of most Casting Buyers in India!

But, Before we get into that, let me first introduce our Guest for Episode 74.

Coming from humble beginnings in the 1970s and working odd jobs to sustain the family to BMC operating multiple Foundries today, Mrs Jaya Dokania has done wonders during her lifetime.

Let’s not forget this is the 1970s we’re talking about, at a time when Work and Women didn’t quite get along too well, let alone a heavy manufacturing industry like Foundry.

Today, she’s not only elevated her family, but all those she’s come in contact with, and that’s the point of this Episode.

To show the Foundry Industry, just what a large impact we have on the world around us.

More to come, Don’t Miss!

#foundry #bmcgroup #bmcmetalcast #metalcastings #jamshedpurfoundry #indianfoundry #foundryindustry #castingindustry #FoundryPodcast #ductileiron #castiron

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

Ian Nazareth

🚀 We’re LIVE! - Here’s a proper Deep Dive on How Digitalization and Ai are ACTUALLY Transforming Foundries in 2026.

And not just Buzzwords - the bloody reality that’s not being talked about l.

The real reason I brought on two Hardcore Techies with years of Foundry experience was to show us in actual use cases

1️⃣ How Ai and Digitalization is being used TODAY in 2026 in Foundries.

And

2️⃣ Where are we going to 5 years?
(And the results might be horrifying! 👀)

Shuffle your weekend plans, this is ONE EPISODE you can’t afford to miss out on.

Enjoy!

#foundry #foundrypodcast #castings #metalcastings #foundryindustry #indianfoundry #castingindustry #ductileiron #sgiron #aluminumcastings #steelcastings #bronzecastings #foundrybiz #sandcasting ##digitalization #foundryerp #digitalisationinfoundry #foundrydigitalization #icasterp #icast #metalcloud #nowpurchase #aifoundry #aiinfoundry

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Ian Nazareth

There are plenty of Family run Foundry Groups in India, but this one is…

Very Special and Unique and let me tell you why.

Around the 70s, after struggling with odd jobs to make a living, Mr and Mrs Dokania made their way from the UK to India and started their first Foundry in Jamshedpur.

Scraping together a little money from relatives and a bank, they set the seeds for what has elevated an entire community.

Today, BMC as a Group operate 5 different running Foundry plants (two of them high pressure lines) catering in large to the commercial vehicle segment in India.

They Employ hundreds of people directly and help change thousands of lives indirectly through their CSR activities that we’ll later explore on the podcast.

But I would say, after meeting their dynamic 3rd generation Harshil and Rohil, things are only getting started.

I could think of no better way to spend my weekend than by being surrounded by this beautiful family that is making a difference.

More to come! 🥂

#foundry #foundrypodcast #castings #metalcastings #foundryindustry #indianfoundry #castingindustry #ductileiron #sgiron #aluminumcastings #steelcastings #bronzecastings #foundrybiz #sandcasting #bmcgroup #bmcmetalcast

1 month ago | [YT] | 8

Ian Nazareth

🚀 LIVE NOW - Episode 72 is a VERY serious lesson on…


Growth and Marketing Strategy.

Today we explore a Company that has made a 4X Leap over the last few years, and a 50% jump in revenue just last year itself.

All using a core strategy they were introduced to from being part of an elite group called TLC in Maharashtra.

Join in, as we explore how this Father-Son duo is dominating the industry when it comes to Automotive Die’s and now steadily the Stone Crushing industry too.

Further, things get very interesting when you realise, they make steel castings 7T in weight with a first time right approach, demanding serious process mastery.

All that and more, Don’t Miss! 👀

Also, a special mention to our Partner Krapohl-Wirth Foundry Consulting arguably one of the Best Foundry Consultants worldwide.

KWCG’s expertise goes a long way to save you many millions and lost time as Parikh mentions while setting up greenfield projects for Foundries.

By picking the right equipment for the capacity, developing your critical components and drafting a winning organization structure, you’re pretty much set for success from the very start.


#foundry #foundrypodcast #castings #metalcastings #foundryindustry #indianfoundry #castingindustry #ductileiron #sgiron #aluminumcastings #steelcastings #bronzecastings #foundrybiz #sandcasting #stonecrushing #parikhmetacast #samirparikh #nirmitparikh #parikhfoundrykolhapur #parikhfoundry #kolhapurfoundry #metso #automotivedies #kwcg #krapohlwirthconsultinggroup #krapohlwirth #foundryconsultant #foundrytechnology #greenfieldfoundry

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

Ian Nazareth

Time to Reveal this week’s Guests and a Powerful Foundry Strategy that…


They used to Grow 50% YoY.

Let me explain.

We’ve all heard of that analogy of sharpening the axe before you strike, and the reality is much the same.

Over the last 3 decades since the 1990s, Mr Parikh has come a long way on his #steelcasting journey, but today, pouring Great castings isn’t enough to get ahead.

Parikh Metacast’s unique Success hides in the ability to choose their customers, to define their target industry, to identify a pain point for a given avatar and solve it consistently, every time.

The saying is true, a little sharpening the axe helps go a long way.

By focusing on a few key industries, and using a strategy they call horizontal deployment, they’ve been able to go deep, and absolutely dominate their industry.

This today has made them leaders in their segments, producing castings for Automotive Tool room dies and Stone Crushing industries.

Catch the Full Episode on Tuesday, Don’t Miss! 👀

#foundry #foundrypodcast #castings #metalcastings #foundryindustry #indianfoundry #castingindustry #ductileiron #sgiron #aluminumcastings #steelcastings #bronzecastings #foundrybiz #sandcasting #toolroomcastings #automotivecastings #steelcastingsindia #stonecrusherindustry #crusherindustry #metso #propel

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Ian Nazareth

Today we covered a Topic that EVERY Foundryman wants clarity on…


“Digitalisation” and “AI”

And in our industry, there are two companies that are leading the transformation from the front.

and so

I invited BOTH of them to be on ONE Podcast, head to head!

If you’re looking for answers on :

- What is “Digitalisation” and How to get started with it?

- What are Ai applications in Foundry TODAY?

And

Where the Industry is eventually heading with Ai and Automation.

Then this Episode will more than deliver.

Ankan Adhikari and Shyamal Shah understood that the main object of this Episode was to provide information to our Indistry and I’m happy to say, they didn’t hold back.

With my hand on my heart, I can say that this Episode is one of the most valuable I’ve filmed.

Stay Tuned, I can’t wait. 👀

#foundry #foundrypodcast #castings #metalcastings #foundryindustry #indianfoundry #castingindustry #ductileiron #sgiron #aluminumcastings #steelcastings #bronzecastings #foundrybiz #sandcasting #nowpurchase #metalcloud #icast #icasterp #foundryerp #foundrydigitalization #foundrydigitalisation

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

Ian Nazareth

So, I’ve Launched a Dating App for the Foundry industry, here’s How to Join…! 🚀 👀


Over the last 2 years through much blood, sweat and tears running the Podcast, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to foundries across India and meet people in the industry I would never have a chance to meet.

Over that period I’ve been able to understand foundries weaknesses and strengths and also see firsthand the boom that India’s Casting Industry is experiencing from the ground up.

Since a few months, I’ve received a great number of requests from Sourcing Executives across the world, looking to find and connect with the right Foundry for their Castings in India.

For a Sourcing head, consider how hard this job is ;

Choosing between thousands of foundries

Choosing between processes ranging from investment, greensand, nobake, lost foam, centrifugal

Choosing between different ages, lifecycle of the Foundry and most importantly, commitment of management to grow.

The Truth is, even being involved in the industry, Foundry is too vast a subject for anyone to understand completely in a lifetime.

Hence, I’ve decided to bring my entire network into ONE GROUP, helping both sides connect with each other greatly minimising the time wasted on due diligence, development funds and opportunity costs.

📩 You can apply to Join the Community here - www.skool.com/foundrybiz/about?ref=950f5317517644a… 📩

See you on the inside, Cheers! 🥂

The Foundry Podcast | Foundry Biz

#foundry #foundrypodcast #castings #metalcastings #foundryindustry #indianfoundry #castingindustry #ductileiron #sgiron #aluminumcastings #steelcastings #bronzecastings #foundrybiz #sandcasting #globalsourcing #sourcing #sourcefromindia #indiacastings #castinindia

1 month ago | [YT] | 7