India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has long been the backbone of the economy. From small family-run businesses and kirana stores to emerging digital-first enterprises, MSMEs have traditionally focused on survival amid economic uncertainties. On International MSME Day 2026, the sector finds itself at a defining inflection point.…
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MSMEs: Driving India’s Next Phase of Growth and Global Competitiveness
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to be one of the strongest pillars of India’s economy, contributing nearly one-third of the country’s GDP, accounting for almost 50 percent of exports, and generating employment for over 380 million people. The expanding footprint of MSMEs is further reflected in the more…
India’s Concert Economy: The Rise of Live Entertainment
India has a vast untapped potential of the live entertainment sector which can play a key role in being a key driver of employment, investment, tourism, and India’s cultural and global influence. What was once a fragmented, brand-led market has rapidly matured into a thriving ecosystem to become a vital…
Enabling Enterprises, Accelerating Growth and Developing Strong Economic Ties with the World: Twelve Years of India’s Reform Journey
Over the past twelve years, India’s economic transformation has been defined by a clear and consistent policy direction—moving from complexity to coherence, from informality to formalisation, and from incremental improvements to systemic change. For Indian industry, this period has not only reduced structural bottlenecks but has also created the conditions…
CII’s Special Recognition of Law Firms for IP Excellence – under the CII Industrial IP Awards 2026
In an innovation-driven economy, intellectual property is no longer a back-end legal safeguard; it is a strategic enabler of growth, competitiveness, and value creation. Behind every robust patent portfolio, every well-managed prosecution strategy, and every carefully defended right lies the work of legal professionals who translate inventive activity into protected…
India’s R&D Moment: Why Industrial Research Investment Will Define the Next Decade
India stands at a pivotal point in its innovation journey. As global economies race to secure leadership in emerging technologies, research and development (R&D) is rapidly becoming the foundation of industrial competitiveness, economic resilience, and strategic self-reliance. Over the last decade, India has made notable progress in building a stronger…
India’s Design & IP Revolution: Crafting a Future-Ready Economy
Design has gently evolved beyond mere aesthetics to become a quiet yet powerful force shaping the way we experience the world. It influences how products feel in our hands, how services respond to our needs, and how brands connect with us on a deeper level. In today’s experience-driven and technology-led…
Building Resilient and Reliable Supply Chains
In today’s uncertain world, supply chains have become the heartbeat of global business. Once engineered for efficiency, global supply chains now confront the volatility that the world increasingly faces. The intertwining of geopolitics and geoeconomics is shaping the direction of global supply chains over a longer time horizon. And while…
CII Market Facilitation Services (MFS): Industrial Robots for Strengthening India’s Automation-Led Growth Trajectory
Industrial robots and advanced automation systems are emerging as central pillars of India’s smart manufacturing journey. Supported by digital transformation, government-led initiatives, and growing industry investment, India is steadily strengthening its position in the global industrial automation landscape. The trade performance of industrial robots, classified under HS Code 847950, offers…
Modernizing Indian Railways: A New Era of Efficiency and Sustainability
India’s commitment to providing a safe, efficient, and clean mode of transportation to its citizens is highly dependent on the state of our railways. The railway sector in India directly impacts the lives of over 1.3 billion people and has enormous potential to achieve the vision of the U.S. $5…