06 Dec 2018 With the growing global attention towards ease of doing business, the government of India is working towards simplifying the intricate administrative processes aimed at promoting investment, generating employment opportunities and aiding overall economic development. A series of facilitative reforms have been introduced, mandating digitization of procedures, revising…
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Trade Facilitation Reforms in India
06 Dec 2018 Progress & Road Ahead Trade Facilitation, entailing reduction in the transaction time and cost through rationalization of documentation and border compliances in trading across borders, has been one of the major areas of reform of the government of India over the last few years. Implementation of the…
Performance of Western States in BRAP 2017
06 Dec 2018 In the recently released Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2017 by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), CII Western Region states, in general, have shown a commendable performance with Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra scoring 97.99%, 97.30% and 92.88% respectively, in the implementation of business…
Building an Inclusive, Sustainably-Developed India by 2022
05 Dec 2018 CII’s India@75 initiative envisions an inclusively-developed India by the 75th year of national independence in 2022. The initiative brings together all stakeholders, including the Government, industry, institutions, community groups, and individuals, to translate this vision into a reality. The late Prof CK Prahalad is the inspiration behind…
Keeping the Liquidity Taps Open
05 Dec 2018 The financial sector today represents the very foundation of an economy and its smooth functioning is crucial to enabling industry to achieve its full potential. Recent developments such as exchange rate fluctuations, rising non-performing assets (NPAs), and upcoming loan repayments have eroded the liquidity balance in the…
India and Italy can together push the knowledge envelope
03 Dec 2018 If India is to emerge as a leading player in the evolving global knowledge economy, it must foster its technology and innovation capabilities. One way of doing this is to develop partnerships with global leaders in these areas. An excellent partner in technology and innovation for India…
India and Italy can together push the knowledge envelope
03 Dec 2018 If India is to emerge as a leading player in the evolving global knowledge economy, it must foster its technology and innovation capabilities. One way of doing this is to develop partnerships with global leaders in these areas. An excellent partner in technology and innovation for India…
How India Inc can help unmask our cities, make the air cleaner
22 Nov 2018 It is that time of the year when air pollution in Delhi is a central preoccupation for all. An unprecedented health hazard is looming upon us, particularly impacting the health of our children and elderly ones. A World Bank report highlights that environmental damage due to air…
Automation: A Compelling Case for Upskilling and Reskilling to Enhance Productivity
15 Nov 2018 With Industry 4.0 becoming a reality, one of the reigning questions is whether many of the job roles, particularly in manufacturing industry will get altered, fundamentally changed or cease to exist. Well, the answer is a combination of all three aspects. As per CII Future of Jobs…
Easing Financing Challenges of MSME Sector
14 Nov 2018 Short Term Recommendations The vibrancy of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in the macroeconomic context cannot be overstated as it accounts for 7% of India’s GDP, 45% of total manufacturing output, and 40% of Indian exports while employing over 117 million people. Given the…