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…
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Bamboo as “Green Gold” for North East India
Bamboo has been integral to the socio-economic and cultural life in the Northeast. Often called the ‘Green Gold’ of the Northeast, it is a key driver of livelihoods, crafts, housing, and industrial potential in the region. The Northeast accounts for more than two-thirds of India’s bamboo resources, an advantage that…
Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence at the 6th Edition of Anvesh 2025
The 6th Edition of Anvesh, India’s Premier Manufacturing Quiz, brought together young professionals and students committed to strengthening India’s manufacturing capabilities. Organised by CII Centre of Manufacturing Excellence, the event was held on 18 December 2025 at the Godrej Auditorium, Mumbai, reinforcing the importance of knowledge driven competitiveness in the…
Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: Building Domestic Capacity for Food and Nutritional Security
Pulses occupy a central position in India’s agricultural and food system. They are a key source of protein for a large section of the population and play an important role in maintaining soil health and crop sustainability. Despite being one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of pulses, India…
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…
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…
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…
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…
World Tourism Day 2025: A Sustainable Transformation
World Tourism Day has been celebrated on September 27, every year since 1980. This date was chosen in 1970 when the Statues of the United Nations World Tourism Organization were adopted. These statues form a milestone in global tourism as it focuses on the promotion and development of tourism for…