Over the past decade, the government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India by rationalising regulatory burdens and promoting a more business-friendly environment. The government’s efforts in the past have already led to the rationalisation of over 40,000 compliances at the pan-India…
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Budget 2025-26: Growth-oriented budget with focus on consumption and consolidation
Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman presented a holistic, inclusive and development-oriented budget focused on boosting economic growth and generating employment, supported by wide-ranging measures that invest in people, economy, and innovation. This year’s Budget focused on four powerful engines of growth, and introduced reforms for agriculture, MSMEs, investment, and exports. On the…
Transforming Manufacturing with Generative AI
The manufacturing sector stands on the brink of a significant transformation with the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Accenture’s latest report, Transforming Manufacturing with Generative AI, delves into the immense potential of this technology to redefine traditional paradigms and create new opportunities…
Startup India: Catalysing economic growth and innovation
India has earned its place as the 3rd largest startup hub globally, with over 100 unicorns shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship. Recognised as a powerhouse of entrepreneurial spirit, the country boasts of 157,066 startups acknowledged by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with more…
National Startup Day: Celebrating India’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
National Startup Day, observed every year on January 16th, honours the creativity, resilience and determination of India’s entrepreneurs. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) extends its warm wishes to every stakeholder in the startup ecosystem—founders, investors, enablers, corporates, and policymakers—whose collective efforts have propelled India’s emergence as a global hub…
The road to ViksitBharat and How India can beat the Middle-Income Trap
India has set an ambitious target of becoming a developed nation by its 100th year of Independence in 2047. This comes at a time when global trade and capital flows are getting impacted by geopolitical tensions and global climate goals necessitate a low carbon growth path. As per the World…
How Can Indian Businesses Create Resilient Global Value Chains?
In an increasingly interconnected world, the global economy is shaped by complex networks of production and trade, known as global value chains (GVCs). For Indian businesses, participating in and shaping resilient GVCs is critical for sustained growth, competitiveness, and economic development. However, the disruptions caused by events such as the…
Reshaping India’s Urban Landscape: A Catalyst for Prosperity
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, poised to become a developed nation with a GDP of USD 30 trillion by 2047. Urbanization is at the centre of this growth story, with cities playing a pivotal role in achieving the ambitious goal. The bustling metropolises, with their potential to…
Essential business priorities in a changing world
Navigating the Global Economic Landscape Following the multiple exigencies of the recent past, the global economy appears to have stabilised this year, albeit with geopolitical risks remaining on the horizon. The G-20 economies displayed different growth rates in the first quarter of the year, with some growing more rapidly than…
Responsible AI: Shaping the Future with Ethical Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, businesses, and daily life. From automating routine tasks to making complex decisions, AI is a powerful force. However, with great power comes great responsibility. As AI continues to evolve, the need for responsible AI becomes increasingly crucial to ensure that the technology benefits humanity…