Transforming Manufacturing Through Lean Thinking & Digital Innovation Global manufacturing is in the middle of its most significant transition in decades. Connected machines, IoT-enabled production lines, Manufacturing Execution Systems, digital twins and data-driven decision-making are changing how factories are designed, run and improved. Manufacturers globally are investing heavily in digital…
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Inside India’s PLI Story and the Atmanirbhar Bharat Playbook
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s 21st-century industrial policy. Launched in 2020 as a part of the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission, it is establishing the nation as a leading global manufacturing hub by promoting innovation, enhancing efficiency, and boosting competitiveness across critical industries. By…
The Materials That Will Shape India’s Future
Building Resilient Value Chains for a Competitive and Sustainable Economy As India accelerates its journey towards becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse and a leader in the clean energy transition, a new strategic imperative is emerging—the need to secure and build resilient value chains for advanced materials, critical minerals, and strategic…
How MSMEs Can Build National Brands Through Digital Marketing
India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have long powered the domestic economy from behind the scenes. Now, they are stepping out to become its face to the world. MSMEs contribute around 31.1% of India’s GDP, 35.4% of the country’s manufacturing output, and 48.58% of merchandise exports. With over 91.2 million…
Blue Economy: Charting a New Era of Maritime Growth
India is blessed with a commanding peninsular geography, giving it one of the world’s longest coastlines, stretching approximately 7,500 kilometres, bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Bay of Bengal to the east, and a vast expanse of the Indian Ocean to the south. Combined with an annual precipitation of…
CII–FBN India Chapter Annual Convention 2026
The Unspoken: Turning Family Dynamics into Business Strength Every family business runs on two ledgers. One tracks revenue, margins, succession plans on paper. The other, kept nowhere official, tracks who felt overlooked at the last board meeting, which sibling was never quite forgiven for a decision made a decade ago,…
MedTech for All: Driving Accessible, Affordable & Quality Healthcare
India’s MedTech industry is expanding its role in both domestic healthcare and global markets. It is valued at approximately USD 16 Bn, close to 2% of the global market, worth around USD 680 Bn. The opportunity in the Indian MedTech sector to serve growing domestic and international demand, leverage inherent…
Skilling India’s Gig Workers: Policy Gaps and Industry’s Role
India’s gig and platform economy is expanding rapidly, creating new employment opportunities across a range of skill levels. Young demographics, increasing digital adoption, and urbanization are supporting the growth of this segment. India’s gig workforce is projected to increase from 7.7 million in 2020–21 to 23.5 million by 2029–30. According…
Future of Education: Technology, Skills, Well-being and Resilience
The future of education will not be shaped by technology alone. The collective outcome will depend on how effectively educators, schools, policymakers, and industry work together to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world. As classrooms evolve, the expectations of education do too. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are…
Warehousing as the New Infrastructure
How India Is Rebuilding Storage as a Core Layer of the Logistics Network Warehousing has historically developed alongside factories and highways rather than as a distinct layer of India’s infrastructure. That is now changing, as storage is becoming increasingly integrated into the country’s logistics network. A study by the Department…