After more than a year of the India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signing the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), it has finally come into effect. This marks India’s first FTA with four developed European nations. EFTA is an intergovernmental organization of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland and…
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30th CII Partnership Summit: Building Bridges of Trust, Technology, and Trade
CII is set to celebrate a major milestone with the 30th edition of its Partnership Summit, scheduled form 14-15 November in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Over the past three decades, this Summit has evolved from a pioneering national initiative into a globally respected platform for economic dialogue, geopolitical engagement, and strategic…
India’s Global Mission for Wellness and Sustainability: Yoga for One Earth, One Health
In today’s hyperconnected, fast-paced world, the ancient Indian practice of Yoga has emerged as a modern-day necessity. Beyond the mat, yoga has become a tool for preventive healthcare, emotional resilience, environmental consciousness, and even corporate well-being. Its ability to address multidimensional stress and foster holistic balance has positioned it at…
Scaling New Heights in India- Peru Business Relations
The year 2025 is instrumental in the relationship between India and Peru, as both countries push for a Free Trade Agreement. Originally launched in 2019, the negotiations had come to a halt due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but resumed in 2023 and have gained momentum since then…
From Partnering for the Future to Advancing Economic Alliances – The India LAC Saga
Introduction With a rich shared history, covering an expansive realm of sectors, India and the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) have a long-standing relationship, which has over the years, witnessed steady strengthening of their economic and strategic ties. Not only in trade, but culturally speaking, India and LAC have many similarities…
Indo-Indonesia: A Growing Strategic and Economic Alliance
For thousands of years, India and Indonesia have shared deepening ties as two ancient civilizations. With notable references in the Ramayana and Mahabharata, it is evident that the two nations have maintained close connections for centuries, spanning both cultural and commercial exchanges. As dynamic economies, India and Indonesia share common…
Reflections on key takeaways from the 29th edition of the CII Partnership Summit
The 29th Edition of the CII Partnership Summit organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry was recently held on 2 and 3 December 2024 in New Delhi with the theme of…
5G and Beyond: Pioneering Connectivity in 2025
The year 2025 stands at the crossroads of technological advancement, with 5G playing a pivotal role in shaping the digital ecosystem. This transformative technology has redefined connectivity, enabling faster communication, lower latency, and the capacity to support a vast array of devices. However, as the world continues to embrace 5G,…
India- Spain: Weaving New Tapestries of Partnership and Progress
Weaving a rich tapestry around their historical ties, India and Spain bilateral relations have grown into a robust partnership encompassing trade, investment, culture and technology. Their relationship stems back to the 16th century being one of trade, when Portuguese traders first introduced Spanish goods to India. These ties have grown…
India and the Mediterranean: Revitalising Historic Connections
On September 6, 2024, the first-ever CII India Mediterranean Business Conclave took place in New Delhi, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs. Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, highlighted the importance of reinforcing historic connections…