At the 19th Sustainability Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 17 September 2024 in New Delhi, Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, addressed the critical concerns of sustainability. Highlighting India’s achievements in the realm of environmental stewardship, Shri Yadav expressed pride in…
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Strengthening India’s Participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs): Initiatives and Future Prospects
Global Value Chains (GVCs) play a pivotal role in the globalized economy, allowing countries to become part of international production networks that enhance economic growth and competitiveness. For India, deeper integration into GVCs presents significant opportunities to leverage its industrial strengths, boost exports, and create high-quality jobs. With recent initiatives…
CII Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (FACE): Transforming India’s Agrifood Systems
The Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (FACE) has been playing a pivotal role in transforming India’s agrifood systems to become more profitable, sustainable, and competitive. Over the past 12 years, CII FACE has led multiple interventions, focusing on policy advocacy, capacity building, and science-led…
The Way Forward to Financing Climate Transition
The Way Forward to Financing Climate Transition Introduction The first Global Stocktake (GST) report deliberated at COP28 UAE highlights a sobering reality: the world is no on track to reduce emissions sufficiently to limit global temperature rise below 1.5°C. While the Paris Agreement has been a catalyst for climate action,…
CII Institute of Logistics: Pioneering India’s Path to Global Logistics Excellence
India’s logistics sector is on the brink of a transformative journey, driven by a vision to become more efficient, integrated, digitally led, and significantly automated. With a focus on environmental sustainability and creating high-value employment opportunities, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been at the forefront of this movement…
CII’s Water Institute: Leading the Charge for Water Security in India
India’s burgeoning population and rapid industrialization have escalated the need for efficient water management, making water security a critical concern. The Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Water Institute has emerged as a crucial player in addressing this challenge, facilitating a collaborative effort among government entities, industries, and civil society to…
Smart industrial cities can propel India towards its export targets
India’s recent policy decision to create 12 smart industrial cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) looks set to transform Indian manufacturing and create significant employment. The policy will play a significant part in promoting India’s export capabilities and also help boost the country’s share in global value…
BIMSTEC’s Digital Infrastructure: Paving the Way for Regional Economic Collaboration
Digital Public Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Economic Growth In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) stands at the forefront of creating a digital public infrastructure that serves as a catalyst for regional economic collaboration. The development of such infrastructure…
Resurgent Africa, Rising India: A New Era of South-South Cooperation
The 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave, held between August 20-22 in New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in the evolving partnership between a resurgent Africa and a rising India. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce…
Role of BIMSTEC in Creating a Regional Economic Power in Trade and Investment
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, is strategically positioned to become a significant economic power in South and Southeast Asia. In 2023, the region’s collective trade of goods reached a substantial USD 1,863 billion,…