India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are demonstrating how a high-trust relationship can translate into high-impact outcomes. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in 2022, has not remained a document of intent; it has become an engine for growth. During CII’s high-powered CEOs Delegation to the UAE on…
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Getting GST 2.0 To Run Like A Well-Oiled Machine
The clearance by the Goods and Sales Tax (GST) Council at the 56th GST Council meeting on September 3, 2025 of the GST reforms has transformed India’s indirect tax framework. As this writer engages with industry leaders, both big and small, the more I realise the depth of this change,…
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…
Building Trust Between Industry, Government, and Civil Society
Trust and governance is fundamental to a country’s growth, enabling an environment where businesses can thrive. There is no alternative to building and strengthening trust. Thus, businesses, government, and individuals need to work together with each other to understand the challenges leading to a trust deficit and address these issues. …
Vibrant Capital Market: Catalyst for Growth for SMEs
India’s capital markets are booming, and has become a powerful engine for economic growth by turning household savings into investments. Even during global tensions and domestic uncertainties, the stock market outperformed many other emerging economies, showing how investors, both local and global, trust India’s growth story. The number of retail…
Unlocking Carbon Value for Indian Agri-Food Businesses
The agricultural sector forms the backbone of India’s food processing industry. India, being the one of the largest producers of fruits, vegetables, millets, tea, and food grains globally, has a flourishing agri-food business. However, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, and prolonged droughts are negatively impacting the agricultural sector, and threatening…
Global Capability Centers: Suggestions for a National Framework on GCCs
Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are emerging as a critical component of new value creation, driving agile innovation ecosystems and enabling enterprise resilience, technological acceleration, and global competitiveness. The GCC ecosystem in India is the fastest growing segment which is no longer in the periphery. They now host global leadership roles,…
Strengthening Logistics & Infrastructure in Northeast India
For the longest time, the Northeast region of India remained isolated from the mainland due to its geographical location, hilly terrain, and lack of economic development. This had limited trade, economic development, and access to essential services, making the region dependent and vulnerable to disruptions. However, the past few decades…
Growth Looks Robust
India’s Q1 FY26 GDP growth of 7.8 per cent is more than a headline number. It is a reaffirmation of India’s resilience, reform-driven momentum, and a clear sign of renewal at a time when the global economy is caught in turbulence. The composition of this growth is encouraging: The strong…
GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey
The 56th meeting of the GST Council on September 3, 2025 will be remembered as a defining milestone in India’s tax history. These reforms go far beyond tax rates and structures. They represent a decisive shift towards a simpler, fairer, and growth-oriented system that is aligned with the aspirations of…