Stewardship in a family business is a shared psychological contract, not a title on an organization chart. It means treating the enterprise as a trust to be protected and grown for future generations, rather than a personal asset to be consumed. Because it is a mindset and not a role,…
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The Brics Summit has Set a Stage for Business to Move the Needle
When India assumed the Brics chairship this year, many commentators wagered that the grouping’s diversity of interests and geopolitical cross-currents buffeting the world economy would make consensus elusive. Some predicted a thin, lowest-common-denominator text, while others doubted a declaration would emerge at all. The New Delhi Declaration of 12 September…
Governance and the Role of Independent Directors in Family Businesses Boards
No organization excels without effective leaders. Leaders help the organization develop a clear set of values, purpose and meaning. They identify an inspiring vision and set direction for the future. They build a culture and community that supports and strengthens the rapid development and implementation of practical strategies. In family…
Towards a Globally Competitive Indian Transmission Line Industry
From the cars on the street to the lights that light up a small town, nothing can be achieved without access to reliable, secure and sustainable energy. India’s aspirations for the future, well-being for its workers and its transition towards renewable energy rest on this very sector. That is why…
The Future of Pharma: Patient-Centric, Equity-Driven and Innovation-Led
India’s Pharma Sector: Advancing Innovation, Access and Resilience India’s pharmaceutical sector is entering a phase where generics strength alone will not define competitiveness. Precision medicine and genomics, rising demand for rare disease therapies, artificial intelligence, and the need for resilient supply chains are reshaping the global healthcare landscape. For India,…
Logistics intelligence
For much of modern economic history, national competitiveness was shaped by visible infrastructure. The investments in roads, ports, railways and warehouses investments enabled production to scale, markets to integrate and firms to reach customers at lower cost. The next frontier of logistics competitiveness, however, will not be defined by physical…
Tamil Nadu must now begin focusing on new growth engines
Tamil Nadu has built a strong base for its next phase of growth, with rising exports, new investments and deep human capital supporting its economic momentum. The state has recorded double-digit real growth for two consecutive years and has a per capita income almost twice the national average—an achievement unmatched…
The CII Global Leadership Centre: Building Leaders for the Future
The defining challenges of the 21st century do not fit neatly within organizational, sectoral or national boundaries. Climate change, technological disruption, public health challenges, geopolitical uncertainty and the transformation brought about by artificial intelligence are reshaping the way societies, businesses and governments operate. For India, this moment presents both an…
Securing India’s Energy Future: The Role of Domestic Upstream Oil & Gas in Reducing Import Dependence
India’s energy security challenge is, at its root, an arithmetic one. The country’s crude oil import dependence crossed 90 per cent in FY26, per Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell data, with the full-year crude import bill at roughly US$121.8 billion. Domestic crude production has moved the wrong way over the…
How TReDS Is Reshaping Working Capital for MSMEs
Delayed payments remain a persistent challenge for the growth of India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). For enterprises operating with limited working capital, payment delays can lock up funds that could otherwise support production, hiring, and business expansion. More than 92.8 Mn enterprises are currently registered on the Udyam…