Sports is no longer viewed as a leisure activity, but as a low-cost, high-impact tool for broader social and economic change. Today, success in sport is not just measured by medals, but rests on five key outcomes: physical well-being, mental well-being, individual development, social and community development, and economic development.…
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Skilling India’s Gig Workers: Policy Gaps and Industry’s Role
India’s rapidly expanding gig and platform economy has emerged as a crucial driver of the economic engine, powered by young demographics, digital adoption, and rapid urbanization. India’s gig workforce is projected to grow from 7.7 million in 2020-21 to 23.5 million by 2029-30. At present, 47% of the gig workers…
A Truer Mirror for a Transformed Economy: Why CPI Rebasing Matters for Indian Industry
The release of India’s revised Consumer Price Index with base year 2024 on 12th February by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) marks a defining moment for economic measurement in India. This is not merely a technical exercise in statistical housekeeping. For industry, it represents a fundamental recalibration of the lens through which…
Expediting India’s New Space Economy by Strengthening Industry – Academia – Government Collaboration
Not long ago, landing on the Moon felt like a distant dream for India, reaching Mars felt even further. Today, both are history. India not only achieved these remarkable feats but did so at a fraction of the cost borne by other spacefaring nations, giving a strong boost to its…
Time For Industry to Lead Economic Resilience
The ongoing crisis in West Asia has once again reminded us of a defining feature of the global economy today: shocks are no longer rare events. They are frequent, multi-dimensional and often simultaneous. In this context, India’s response to the current crisis has been timely and reassuring. The Government has…
Indian Industry Must Lead the Charge to Build an Energy-Resilient India
The history of wars shows that whenever a nation calls upon its industry to help secure national interest, it is not found wanting. During the Second World War, for instance, the American industry backed up the Allies by increasing production. According to available literature, annual military aircraft production in the…
Industry–Government Synergy Amidst the West Asia Crisis: CII 12-Point Agenda for Resilience
In the face of evolving global uncertainties, particularly the disruptions stemming from the West Asia crisis, the role of coordinated action between Government and Industry has never been more critical. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has articulated a comprehensive 12-point industry agenda that not only acknowledges the Government of…
Workplaces as Frontlines: How Industry Can Accelerate TB Elimination
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge for India, despite encouraging progress in recent years. Sustained efforts have contributed to a steady decline in annual TB incidence, with the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 noting an overall 21% reduction since 2015. However, India continues to bear nearly 25% of…
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…
Budget 2026: Reform over rhetoric resonates with industry
Budget 2026-27 is a defining statement of continuity, credibility, and confidence. It reaffirms India’s commitment to stability, prudence, and reform-led growth with the overarching theme of Viksit Bharat. The ninth consecutive Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman consolidates the nation’s economic gains of the past decade and pivots towards…