As 2025 draws to a close, India finds itself in a position that few large economies can credibly claim. Among major economies, it remains the fastest growing, underpinned by stronger institutions, improving credibility and a clear national direction. Economic performance exceeded expectations across fronts. Domestic demand was resilient, supported by…
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India’s Hardware Startups: Building the Foundation for Global Manufacturing
India’s ambition to emerge as a global hub for manufacturing by 2047 is firmly rooted in its dynamic startup ecosystem, rich in talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial ambition. The engineering hardware industry is on a robust growth trajectory, with the market projected to exceed $130 billion by 2025 and sustain a…
How the Indian Construction Industry Is Transforming Through Technology, Sustainability, and Capacity Expansion
India’s construction industry is entering a phase defined by accelerated infrastructure creation, rapid technology adoption and strong domestic demand. As one of the largest employment-generating sectors and a key contributor to economic growth, the industry continues to play a crucial role in shaping India’s development trajectory. With expanding urban centres,…
The New Work Revolution: Gig Workforce, Freelancing, AI Supplemented Workforce, Remote Work and Entrepreneurship
The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation, at an unprecedented rate. With the surge in AI adoption, explosive rise of freelancing, gig opportunities, and digital entrepreneurship, career paths are being redefined and reshaping the foundation of the global workforce. Sustaining Growth in India India is at the center…
BUILDING STRENGTH WITHIN: INDIA’S PATH TO DEFENCE SELF-RELIANCE
India’s defence and aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation, steadily emerging as a strong contender on the global stage. Moving beyond an era of import dependency, the sector today is defined by growing self-reliance and a widening international footprint. This evolving ecosystem provides the foundation for India to assert…
India’s Role in Global Climate Negotiations: Balancing Growth and Responsibility
The impact of climate change is being felt all over the world. The Sixth Assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has categorically stated that the Earth’s temperature in the decade 2011-20 has risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial levels. This growing global carbon…
A Blueprint for Responsible, Resilient Growth
A Blueprint for Responsible, Resilient Growth Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping global production, trade, and services, from digital payments and automated manufacturing to precision healthcare and advanced defence systems. For India to realise its Viksit Bharat vision, fully harnessing this technological transformation is essential. With this backdrop, CII…
R&D as a Driver of Economic Resilience
The total investment in R&D in India is estimated at about Rs 1.3 trillion in 2023-24 with about 57.0 per cent of funding from public sources. Close to 60.0 per cent of this Government funding is by strategic departments of the Government which include the Defence Research and Development Organization…
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…