India’s economic trajectory reflects consistent job creation across its sectors, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. India’s growth trajectory is rooted in its ability to solve the issues of unemployment and other macroeconomic fundamentals. Aligning its workforce with industry needs is a critical pillar for sustainable…
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CII Market Facilitation Services: Building Business Access to Domestic and Global Opportunities
CII Market Facilitation Services: Building Business Access to Domestic and Global Opportunities Access to the right markets is fundamental to business growth. Yet, for many Indian enterprises, especially small and mid-sized firms, navigating new sectors, geographies, or regulatory environments is still a challenge. To bridge this gap, the Confederation of…
US deal alone insufficient to secure India’s long-term trade, export growth
While valuable, a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US in itself will not be enough to secure India’s long-term trade and export growth, according to Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Having concluded agreements with UK, New Zealand, and Oman in 2025, Banerjee said…
Bamboo as “Green Gold” for North East India
Bamboo has been integral to the socio-economic and cultural life in the Northeast. Often called the ‘Green Gold’ of the Northeast, it is a key driver of livelihoods, crafts, housing, and industrial potential in the region. The Northeast accounts for more than two-thirds of India’s bamboo resources, an advantage that…
A Blueprint for Responsible, Resilient Growth
A Blueprint for Responsible, Resilient Growth Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping global production, trade, and services, from digital payments and automated manufacturing to precision healthcare and advanced defence systems. For India to realise its Viksit Bharat vision, fully harnessing this technological transformation is essential. With this backdrop, CII…
ADVANCING HOMEGROWN CAPABILITIES: INDIA’S DEFENCE EVOLUTION
Inspired by the visionary goals of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ campaigns, the Indian defence industry ecosystem is at a transformative juncture on its ambitious path toward achieving strategic self-reliance in defence production, which is more important than ever in the present volatile global world order. Comprehensive…
READYING SMALL INC FOR SCALE
When the four new labour codes came into force on November 21, India proudly turned a page in its industrial story to a chapter written for a modern workforce and a growing economy. By consolidating 29 older labour laws into four streamlined codes, the government signalled the end of fragmented…
MyCII: Your Digital Gateway to India’s Industry Ecosystem
In today’s fast-moving and digitally connected world, businesses need more than traditional information sources to stay ahead. They need insights that matter, real connections, and opportunities that can drive growth. Enter MyCII – the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) powerful online platform designed to empower India Inc. Whether you’re a…
Four labour codes: A new social compact for a competitive India
India’s long-awaited labour reforms mark a defining moment for our economic and social trajectory. The consolidation of 29 Central labour laws into four Labour Codes represents one of the most forward-looking and inclusive transformations undertaken since Independence. Apart from decades of economic learnings, extensive dialogue with workers, industry and state…
R&D as a Driver of Economic Resilience
The total investment in R&D in India is estimated at about Rs 1.3 trillion in 2023-24 with about 57.0 per cent of funding from public sources. Close to 60.0 per cent of this Government funding is by strategic departments of the Government which include the Defence Research and Development Organization…