Indian space sector has undergone a transformative growth, offering substantial opportunities for businesses across diverse industries. Valued at USD 8.4 billion in 2022, it is renowned for cost-effective and technology-driven technologies and solutions. Potential for Significant Growth: Demand Creation outside of Space Industry While the market share of the Indian…
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The road to ViksitBharat and How India can beat the Middle-Income Trap
India has set an ambitious target of becoming a developed nation by its 100th year of Independence in 2047. This comes at a time when global trade and capital flows are getting impacted by geopolitical tensions and global climate goals necessitate a low carbon growth path. As per the World…
CII Manufacturing Competitiveness Study: Paving the Way for India’s Smart Manufacturing Future
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) recently unveiled its Manufacturing Competitiveness Study, focusing on the transformative impact of smart technologies on India’s manufacturing sector. The report, titled “Smart Manufacturing: Unlocking India’s Potential,” highlights the sector’s ongoing digital transformation and its critical role in achieving the ambitious goal of increasing the…
EMPOWERING URBAN INDIA: SMART CITIES IN A NEW ERA OF DEVELOPMENT
The Need for Urban Development With rapid growth in urbanization, an increasing number of people are migrating to cities in search of better opportunities. This has resulted in conurbations scaling up the economic development of those regions and ultimately contributing majorly to the GDP. Projections indicate that by 2031, around…
UN International Year of Cooperatives: How India is Empowering its Communities
India’s relations with cooperatives date back to the time of its Independence, when Mahatma Gandhi championed the cooperative model as the means to economic empowerment and social unity. The concept of Gram Swaraj emphasised self-reliance and community participation, assets that contributed to India’s freedom struggle. Today, cooperatives continue to play…
8th CII National School Education Summit
The 8th CII National School Education Summit, themed “Transforming Education: Shaping India’s Future Schools,” was held on December 20, 2024, in New Delhi. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the event brought together policymakers, educators, and industry leaders. The summit featured an illustrious lineup of speakers who brought…
Time to boost demand drivers of growth
Booster Dose, Increased allocations towards PM-KISAN and MGNREGA in the upcoming Budget can spur growth Amidst global uncertainties, the Indian economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with its real GDP averaging 8.3 per cent in the last three fiscal years. However, a few signs of moderating economic momentum have emerged, as…
BUILDING A PATH FOR SAFER, SUSTAINABLE, AND FUTURE-READY ROADS IN INDIA
In India’s dynamic infrastructure landscape, roads and highways are the arteries that fuel economic progress. Over the past decade, India has made tremendous strides in the development of its road network. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, India now boasts 1,46,126 km, (as of 25 July 2024)…
CII Recommendations for India’s Priority Sector Lending Framework
CII’s Call for Reforms in PSL Framework The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed reforms in India’s Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework and has asked for more Development Finance Institutions (DFI). The Importance of Priority Sector Lending Priority Sector Lending (PSL) is a vital policy tool in India, aimed…
Unlocking the Potential of India’s Agriculture
Indian agriculture has undergone a significant transformation over the decades, emerging as a robust contributor to the nation’s economic growth and global trade. Through remarkable strides in production, diversification in exports, and innovative farmer-market linkage models, the sector has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. Private sector participation has further catalyzed this…