Davos often makes its presence felt through snowfall that reshapes both the landscape and the mood. This year, the mountains stand unchanged. With no fresh snow to soften the streets or blur the outlines, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 has taken place under clear skies, reflecting conversations that…
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New Ideas & Innovations for Women’s Health in India
Women constitute the bedrock of India’s social and economic progress. As such, addressing their health issues is not only an ethical responsibility, but a strategic necessity for equitable development and national resilience. Over the past decade, policy measures by the government such as PM-JAY, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY),…
CII CRDMO Task Force: Building India’s CRDMO Supremacy Through Collaborative Excellence
Context and Industry Overview The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Committee on Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s healthcare and life sciences landscape. The CII National Committees have been at the forefront of shaping India’s policy landscape and fostering an enabling ecosystem for the growth…
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…
Bamboo as “Green Gold” for North East India
Bamboo has been integral to the socio-economic and cultural life in the Northeast. Often called the ‘Green Gold’ of the Northeast, it is a key driver of livelihoods, crafts, housing, and industrial potential in the region. The Northeast accounts for more than two-thirds of India’s bamboo resources, an advantage that…
India’s Role in Global Climate Negotiations: Balancing Growth and Responsibility
The impact of climate change is being felt all over the world. The Sixth Assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has categorically stated that the Earth’s temperature in the decade 2011-20 has risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial levels. This growing global carbon…
A Blueprint for Responsible, Resilient Growth
A Blueprint for Responsible, Resilient Growth Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping global production, trade, and services, from digital payments and automated manufacturing to precision healthcare and advanced defence systems. For India to realise its Viksit Bharat vision, fully harnessing this technological transformation is essential. With this backdrop, CII…
The Budget Must Enable A Trust-Led Indirect Tax System
India’s indirect tax system has undergone remarkable transformation. The rollout of the goods and services tax (GST) and the landmark reforms announced on 3 September have established a modern, digital and more predictable framework. These reforms, coupled with rationalized tariffs and faceless procedures, have turned indirect taxation from a compliance…
R&D as a Driver of Economic Resilience
The total investment in R&D in India is estimated at about Rs 1.3 trillion in 2023-24 with about 57.0 per cent of funding from public sources. Close to 60.0 per cent of this Government funding is by strategic departments of the Government which include the Defence Research and Development Organization…