India’s logistics sector is crucial for economic growth but faces persistent challenges of high costs and delays. According to DPIIT, logistics costs are estimated at 7.8–8.9% of GDP, well above global benchmarks. The National Logistics Policy (NLP) aims to cut these costs to international levels by 2030, noting that lower…
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CII Market Facilitation Services: Building Business Access to Domestic and Global Opportunities
CII Market Facilitation Services: Building Business Access to Domestic and Global Opportunities Access to the right markets is fundamental to business growth. Yet, for many Indian enterprises, especially small and mid-sized firms, navigating new sectors, geographies, or regulatory environments is still a challenge. To bridge this gap, the Confederation of…
Growth agenda for 2026: Seven focal areas of action that could sustain India’s momentum
As 2025 draws to a close, India finds itself in a position that few large economies can credibly claim. Among major economies, it remains the fastest growing, underpinned by stronger institutions, improving credibility and a clear national direction. Economic performance exceeded expectations across fronts. Domestic demand was resilient, supported by…
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…
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…
India’s Hardware Startups: Building the Foundation for Global Manufacturing
India’s ambition to emerge as a global hub for manufacturing by 2047 is firmly rooted in its dynamic startup ecosystem, rich in talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial ambition. The engineering hardware industry is on a robust growth trajectory, with the market projected to exceed $130 billion by 2025 and sustain a…
Cleaner Air, Better Life: Mitigating Farm Stubble Burning
As winter gradually sets in across North India, air pollution levels are already rising sharply, with farm fires increasing at an alarming pace. While several factors contribute to deteriorating air quality, stubble burning remains a major driver, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, where farmers burn residual crop biomass due to…
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…
Treat Employment as National Priority
India is the most populous and one of the youngest countries in the world. CII estimates suggest that over the next 25 years, India will add around 133 million people to its working-age population (15–64 years), which is close to 18 per cent of the total incremental global workforce. However,…
30th CII PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT 2025: Technology, Trust and Trade
Amid global economic uncertainties, India continues to position itself as one of the fastest-growing major economies over the next two years. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India’s economy is expected to grow by 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026, maintaining a solid lead over global and regional…