India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are demonstrating how a high-trust relationship can translate into high-impact outcomes. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in 2022, has not remained a document of intent; it has become an engine for growth. During CII’s high-powered CEOs Delegation to the UAE on…
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World Tourism Day 2025: A Sustainable Transformation
World Tourism Day has been celebrated on September 27, every year since 1980. This date was chosen in 1970 when the Statues of the United Nations World Tourism Organization were adopted. These statues form a milestone in global tourism as it focuses on the promotion and development of tourism for…
Getting GST 2.0 To Run Like A Well-Oiled Machine
The clearance by the Goods and Sales Tax (GST) Council at the 56th GST Council meeting on September 3, 2025 of the GST reforms has transformed India’s indirect tax framework. As this writer engages with industry leaders, both big and small, the more I realise the depth of this change,…
India as an Advancing- Emerging Pharma Hub
India is all set to drive affordable innovative healthcare solutions for the global world. India, being home to the world’s largest population and a rapidly growing economy, has seen a significant rise in domestic demand for affordable and innovative healthcare solutions. To ensure sustainable growth of the MedTech sector, the…
Unlocking Carbon Value for Indian Agri-Food Businesses
The agricultural sector forms the backbone of India’s food processing industry. India, being the one of the largest producers of fruits, vegetables, millets, tea, and food grains globally, has a flourishing agri-food business. However, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, and prolonged droughts are negatively impacting the agricultural sector, and threatening…
Global Capability Centers: Suggestions for a National Framework on GCCs
Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are emerging as a critical component of new value creation, driving agile innovation ecosystems and enabling enterprise resilience, technological acceleration, and global competitiveness. The GCC ecosystem in India is the fastest growing segment which is no longer in the periphery. They now host global leadership roles,…
Strengthening Logistics & Infrastructure in Northeast India
For the longest time, the Northeast region of India remained isolated from the mainland due to its geographical location, hilly terrain, and lack of economic development. This had limited trade, economic development, and access to essential services, making the region dependent and vulnerable to disruptions. However, the past few decades…
Scaling Electrification for Sustainable Transportation
Scaling Electrification for Sustainable Transportation The mission to catalyse the transition to green mobility is possible only through large scale electrification in the transport sector. The transition to electric vehicles offers both environmental and financial benefits. From the environmental perspectives, electrification of transportation will lead to better air quality, as…
Growth Looks Robust
India’s Q1 FY26 GDP growth of 7.8 per cent is more than a headline number. It is a reaffirmation of India’s resilience, reform-driven momentum, and a clear sign of renewal at a time when the global economy is caught in turbulence. The composition of this growth is encouraging: The strong…
GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey
The 56th meeting of the GST Council on September 3, 2025 will be remembered as a defining milestone in India’s tax history. These reforms go far beyond tax rates and structures. They represent a decisive shift towards a simpler, fairer, and growth-oriented system that is aligned with the aspirations of…