The Indian economy is expected to grow between 6.4 and 6.7 per cent in FY26, according to the estimates of the CII Growth Model. Thus, India is likely to remain the world’s fastest growing big economy this year as well. This is an indicator of our country’s remarkable resilience amid…
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India-UAE economic partnership drives growth with rising trade and strategic investments
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…
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…
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,…
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…
What We Should Do To Make India More Competitive: A Reform Roadmap
India has witnessed a series of wide-ranging historic reforms over the past decade. These have laid a solid foundation for growth and resilience. However, the world around us is transforming rapidly as decades of hyper-globalisation give way to fragmented, bilateral, and regional trade frameworks. India’s free trade agreements with advanced…