Inspired by the visionary goals of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ campaigns, the Indian defence industry ecosystem is at a transformative juncture on its ambitious path toward achieving strategic self-reliance in defence production, which is more important than ever in the present volatile global world order. Comprehensive…
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MyCII: Your Digital Gateway to India’s Industry Ecosystem
In today’s fast-moving and digitally connected world, businesses need more than traditional information sources to stay ahead. They need insights that matter, real connections, and opportunities that can drive growth. Enter MyCII – the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) powerful online platform designed to empower India Inc. Whether you’re a…
Four labour codes: A new social compact for a competitive India
India’s long-awaited labour reforms mark a defining moment for our economic and social trajectory. The consolidation of 29 Central labour laws into four Labour Codes represents one of the most forward-looking and inclusive transformations undertaken since Independence. Apart from decades of economic learnings, extensive dialogue with workers, industry and state…
Design for the 4Ps: People, Planet, Purpose & Profitability
In a world defined by rapid technological change, shifting societal expectations, and mounting environmental challenges, design has moved far beyond form, aesthetics, or function. Today, design is a strategic capability—one that shapes cultures, systems, markets, and human experience at scale. The philosophy of Design for the 4Ps — People, Planet,…
Growth of Omnichannel Retail in India
Until a few years ago, if we wanted to buy anything, it meant that we had to physically visit a store, pick up what we needed, pay, and leave. However, today, the way we buy products, services, and interact with them has fundamentally changed. Retailers have gone from being only…
India & Asia’s Railway Revolution
Rapid economic growth and expanding mobility in Asia is slowly reshaping global trade and production networks. For Asia’s expanding transport sector to meet its commitments for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Paris Agreement, the focus on railways in the transport sector is a much-needed economic and environmental imperative.…
Industry-Academia Partnership for Powering R&D Ecosystem
As India sets its sight on becoming a global R&D powerhouse, collaboration between industry and academia is not just important, but absolutely essential. From bridging the innovation gap to developing a future-ready workforce, the partnership between the two is crucial for a self-reliant and innovation-led economy. With Industry 4.0 reshaping…
The Ascent of India’s Chemical Sector
India overtaking Japan as the fourth largest economy brings to the fore its dynamism as the fastest growing major economy in the world. At the heart of this industrial advancement lies the chemical sector – a critical industry that is emerging as one of the key players driving the nation’s…
30th CII PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT 2025: Technology, Trust and Trade
Amid global economic uncertainties, India continues to position itself as one of the fastest-growing major economies over the next two years. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India’s economy is expected to grow by 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026, maintaining a solid lead over global and regional…
PM Gati Shakti and the Road to Atmanirbhar Bharat
Launched on 13 October 2021, PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan (NMP) has transformed how India plans and executes infrastructure. Conceived as a revolutionary whole-of-government platform, it integrates multiple ministries, departments, and states into a single geospatial and data-driven planning ecosystem bringing speed, synergy, and sustainability to infrastructure development…