Each year, the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos brings together leaders from across business, government, civil society, academia, and the media to reflect on the global challenges shaping the future. In 2026, the meeting takes place against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and growing pressure on…
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CII CRDMO Task Force: Building India’s CRDMO Supremacy Through Collaborative Excellence
Context and Industry Overview The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Committee on Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s healthcare and life sciences landscape. The CII National Committees have been at the forefront of shaping India’s policy landscape and fostering an enabling ecosystem for the growth…
Budget boosts needed in 2026 for Viksit Bharat by 2047
Developing human capital will be at the heart of India’s journey towards a Viksit Bharat at 2047. As we approach the Union Budget for 2026-27, a coherent strategy linking education, health, employment and skill development is essential. These pillars form the architecture of a productive, resilient and inclusive society, one…
US deal alone insufficient to secure India’s long-term trade, export growth
While valuable, a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US in itself will not be enough to secure India’s long-term trade and export growth, according to Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Having concluded agreements with UK, New Zealand, and Oman in 2025, Banerjee said…
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…
Deep Tech, R&D and IP Shaping India’s Next Big Leap
India today stands at an extraordinary moment in its growth story – a nation rising confidently on a new innovation curve, powered by technology, talent and the courage to think beyond convention. From space exploration to digital public infrastructure, from biotech breakthroughs to quantum ambitions, India is proving that innovation…
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…
India as an Advancing- Emerging Pharma Hub
India is all set to drive affordable innovative healthcare solutions for the global world. India, being home to the world’s largest population and a rapidly growing economy, has seen a significant rise in domestic demand for affordable and innovative healthcare solutions. To ensure sustainable growth of the MedTech sector, the…
The Growth of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in the Financial Sector
This is the Amrit Kaal for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across the globe, with the sector projected to expand rapidly and India emerging as a natural hub for multinational corporations (MNCs). GCCs are offshore or nearshore unit established by MNCs to support their global operations through technology, talent, and innovation.…
Good Practices on Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) refers to practices and procedures that deals with safety, health, welfare and wellbeing to people when they are at work. OHS is no longer a mere compliance obligation, but a strategic imperative for businesses worldwide. Today, enterprises must go beyond post-incidence management of accident and…