31 Mar 2020 The Coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc with people’s lives and livelihoods across the world. The number of affected people and casualties is close to 600,000 and 27,000 respectively as of 27th March. Entire countries and major cities are in lockdown to contain its further spread. India’s Government is…
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CII Covid-19 Relief and Rehab Initiative
28 Mar 2020 The role of the Indian corporate sector in disaster relief operations has been growing significantly, be it in collection and distribution of relief material or towards the contribution of reconstruction of social and community assets. CII is the first Indian industry organization to constitute a Disaster Management…
A Scoop of Ice Cream Innovation
27 Mar 2020 Iced cream, better known as ice cream is a dairy product that is witnessing an evolution in the recent past. Growing urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, growing desire for indulgence treats, and changing customer preferences are the factors contributing to the rise in demand for ice creams and…
Select COVID-19 CII Policy Recommendations for MSME Sector COVID-19 CII Policy Recommendations for MSME Sector
27 Mar 2020 The exponential growth of Coronavirus across the world and its detrimental effect on the world economy is evident and profound. Policymakers, apart from fighting this disease, are looking for ways to mitigate its economic impact. The conundrum, however, is the payoff of containing this disease. At the…
Select Virtualisation of Healthcare Virtualisation of Healthcare
26 Mar 2020 The global healthcare system is under unprecedented stress amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Some expect the world to witness more outbreaks owing to climate change, which creates an environment more hospitable for viruses and bacteria. It is, therefore, inevitable that there will be an immense burden on healthcare…
CII Policy Recommendations for COVID-19
25 Mar 2020 Humankind is fighting a battle unforeseen in its existence. History is marred with massive pandemics, but the scale of devastation of the Coronavirus outbreak is unprecedented owing to the interconnected global market. In these trying times, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) stands firm with the nation,…
UNESCO Heritage Sites in Central India
24 Mar 2020 Fondly known as the Heart of India, India’s central region has a great historical past and rich culture and is home to some magnificent landscapes. Majestic forts, temples, ruins, exotic parks, and monuments are the souvenirs of the numerous empires that ruled the place from the very…
The Khadi Story
23 Mar 2020 A term used for fabric that is hand-spun and handwoven, khadi usually comes from cotton fibre but is also manufactured from silk and wool, known as khadi silk or woollen khadi. The shift from nomadic to pastoral life brought the cultivation of cotton at the forefront, and India became the home of…
CII interventions to combat Coronavirus
22 Mar 2020 The world is currently passing through a challenging period due to the spread of Covid-19. The safety of people across the world is of paramount importance, while ensuring that the epidemic does not infect more and more with each passing day. For this, Hon Prime Minister has…
CII Recommendations on Enhancing Liquidity
21 Mar 2020 The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-9) has caused unprecedented disruptions across the world, both at the national and international levels. It has adversely impacted business operations and economic activity across all sectors, while significantly disrupting global supply chains, thereby endangering expectations of a global recovery in…