Swedish precision tools and mining equipment major Sandvik AB is looking at its India subsidiary Sandvik Asia as an integrated partner with an increasing role in its global business.The Indian subsidiary, confronted with significant opportunities thrown up by the Indian infrastructure sector - notably mining and petroleum - in addition to the boom in manufacturing sector, is poised to benefit from the latest technology of its $10 billion Swedish parent as the latter is preparing to introduce newer products in India and also considering the option of making India its global sourcing base.Lars Pattersson, president and chief executive officer, Sandvik AB said today that the Indian operations, which contribute to about 3% of the company's global turnover (a significant contribution, considering that Sandvik operates in 138 countries), will always be in the top five priority markets for the company.The company would use acquisitions to address the increasing demand for its products and services, though organic growth will be the mainstay of its strategy in India.Commenting on the high capabilities demonstrated by the Indian operations in terms of engineering and technology absorption, Patterson said engineering design and training can soon become important revenue generation sources for Sandvik Asia. "We are early stages of considerations to make India a base to manufacture some of our products for global sourcing," he said.