The World Tourism Day was celebrated on September 27th, highlighting the impact and significance of tourism in driving socio-economic growth, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and promoting peace. This year’s theme, “Tourism and Peace,” underlined tourism’s essential role in building bridges between cultures, fostering inclusivity, and encouraging peaceful coexistence in a time…
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A Blueprint for India’s Research Future: Strengthening Industry-Academia Partnerships
In the global competition for innovation and economic leadership, research & development (R&D) has become a crucial factor driving progress. In India, where industrial growth and academic excellence are yet to fully align, collaboration between academia and industry remains crucial and unexplored. The success of India’s innovation ecosystem relies on…
CII Green Business Centre: Pioneering India’s Green Transformation
The CII Green Business Centre (CII-GBC), established in 2004, plays a pivotal role in India’s efforts to transition toward a more sustainable and green economy. Founded by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), this Centre is committed to advancing green practices and encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable models. Inaugurated by…
The Transformative Power of Digital Technology for Social Good
In today’s interconnected world, digital technology is more than just a tool for convenience or entertainment—it is a powerful force for social change. From providing access to education in remote areas to addressing climate change, digital innovations are increasingly being used to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.…
Strengthening India’s Participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs): Initiatives and Future Prospects
Global Value Chains (GVCs) play a pivotal role in the globalized economy, allowing countries to become part of international production networks that enhance economic growth and competitiveness. For India, deeper integration into GVCs presents significant opportunities to leverage its industrial strengths, boost exports, and create high-quality jobs. With recent initiatives…
CII Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (FACE): Transforming India’s Agrifood Systems
The Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (FACE) has been playing a pivotal role in transforming India’s agrifood systems to become more profitable, sustainable, and competitive. Over the past 12 years, CII FACE has led multiple interventions, focusing on policy advocacy, capacity building, and science-led…
India and the Mediterranean: Revitalising Historic Connections
On September 6, 2024, the first-ever CII India Mediterranean Business Conclave took place in New Delhi, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs. Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, highlighted the importance of reinforcing historic connections…
CII Institute of Logistics: Pioneering India’s Path to Global Logistics Excellence
India’s logistics sector is on the brink of a transformative journey, driven by a vision to become more efficient, integrated, digitally led, and significantly automated. With a focus on environmental sustainability and creating high-value employment opportunities, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been at the forefront of this movement…
Financing Summit 3.0: Paving the Path for Viksit Bharat
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) hosted the Financing Summit 3.0 from 2nd to 3rd September 2024, gathering industry leaders, government officials, and financial experts to discuss the future of India’s financial sector in the context of the nation’s ambitious vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ or Developed India by 2047.…
Empowering India’s Creative Future: Insights from the 5th Global AVGC and Immersive Media Summit 2024
“CONNECTING CREATIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY” Hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi, the 5th edition of Summit FX, a Global AVGC and Immersive Media Summit, was a vibrant confluence of creativity, technology, and global ambition. Themed as “Connecting Creativity with Technology” this summit was partnered by the…