The Confederation of Indian Industry formally launched the CII Schools’ Forum, a unified institutional platform for schools across India on 20 August 2025, during the 9th CII National School Education Summit in New Delhi. This initiative is led by Ms Meenakkshi Singh, Pro Vice Chairperson of DPS Sushant Lok as…
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Challenges in IP Ownership, Protection, and Regulation
The large-scale integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating innovation cycles across sectors has prompted important questions about ownership, valuation, and protection of intellectual assets. In this AI-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) creation, protection, and regulation has become an important consideration for businesses. MSMEs, for example, while benefiting from increased…
India’s trade strategy in a multipolar world
India’s recent global trade strategy aims to boost exports and strengthen its position as a leading global trade partner. This has resulted in ambitious free trade agreements and a stronger presence in key international economic forums. In 2023, India updated its Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) with the goal of increasing…
India’s AI moment: Shaping the future of intelligent industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global industry at a pace that rivals the great industrial revolutions of the past. It is transforming how products are designed, how supply chains operate and how services are delivered. In the AI era, industrial disruption refers to the shift from traditional product models to…
The Sustainability Imperative for Pharma & Lifesciences
India’s pharmaceutical and life sciences industry is one of the nation’s most globally respected sectors. It has become synonymous with quality, innovation, and accessibility, helping deliver affordable and high-quality medicines to people across continents. As the industry continues to expand its global footprint and deepen its impact, it stands at…
India’s Growth Roadmap, With Focus on Services
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented in Parliament by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday (marking yet another first), addresses India’s immediate economic priorities while maintaining a firm focus on the country’s long-term development objectives. In a period of global uncertainty and shifting economic priorities, the Budget balances growth with fiscal…
Sustained Growth as A Key ‘Kartavya’
Over the past decade, the government’s policy actions have enabled the economy to combine stability with sustained growth of around 7%, moderate inflation and a steady path of fiscal consolidation. Nonetheless, even amid the ‘Goldilocks’ phase that India is currently enjoying, the risks emanating from weakening multilateralism, fragmented trade, disrupted…
ADVANCING TAX CERTAINTY AND COMPETITIVENESS: A REFORM AGENDA FOR INDIA’S NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH
As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026–27, the moment calls for a decisive shift from incremental tax changes to deep, structural reforms in tax administration. In an increasingly competitive global environment, a predictable, efficient, and non adversarial tax regime is no longer merely an enabler of compliance; it is…
Enabling India to Lead the Circular Transformation
India is steadily emerging as a leader in the global circular economy discourse by integrating circularity into its growth strategy. With expanding industries and a growing population, India recognizes the importance of waste minimization, resource efficiency, and the promotion of recycling to ensure long-term environmental and economic resilience. Anchored in…
Our pitch at Davos amid global flux: Reliable India is a safe bet
At a time when the world appears increasingly fragmented, anxious and unsure of its economic direction, India’s presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos carried a significance far beyond symbolism. As leaders and investors reshape supply chains for resilience and diversify trade links, they are directing…