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…
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Beyond the Red Tape: The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 and India’s Trust Revolution
In the life of an organisation like Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), there are certain days that stand apart, days when a long-argued case is not merely acknowledged but acted upon with a boldness that takes even its most ardent advocates by surprise. The passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment…
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…
Policy Advocacy and Industrial Development in North East India
The North East region of India stands at an important inflection point in its development journey. Blessed with abundant natural resources, vibrant cultural diversity, young demographic profile and strategic location that positions it as India’s gateway to Southeast Asia, the region possesses immense potential for sustainable, industry‑led growth. This potential…
Give to Gain: Women Driving India’s Progress
“India’s growth story will be written not only in GDP numbers, but in the expanding opportunities and leadership of its women.” As the nation charts its course towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Indian women stand at the heart of this journey. Today, women are driving innovation, nurturing communities, and redefining the…
Operation Sindoor Shows India’s Private Sector Is Ready For The Global Defence Market
A profound geopolitical churn is fundamentally reshaping the global security architecture. This has led to re-strategising and positioning by nations to effectively safeguard their security environment and defence supply chains. For example, Europe, responding to a radically changed security environment, has launched an unprecedented defence industrial push through the ‘Readiness…
Semiconductors as Economic Imperative: India’s Chip Manufacturing Momentum
Look around you. The electric vehicle on the street, the phone in your hand, your laptop, and nearly every electronic device in your home, all function because of a tiny semiconductor chip. Semiconductors are the essential building blocks of modern electronics and the very heart of what makes these devices…
Engineering the Future: Robotics, Drones & Automation Driving India’s Industrial Evolution
India stands at the threshold of a profound industrial transformation. In an era defined by technological acceleration, geopolitical realignments, and supply chain resilience, robotics, drones, and intelligent automation are no longer optional enhancements, they are strategic imperatives shaping the future of global competitiveness. Across manufacturing sectors, robotics is redefining operational…
CII Schools’ Forum: A National Platform for Collective Growth in School Education
The Confederation of Indian Industry formally launched the CII Schools’ Forum, a unified institutional platform for schools across India on 20 August 2025, during the 9th CII National School Education Summit in New Delhi. This initiative is led by Ms Meenakkshi Singh, Pro Vice Chairperson of DPS Sushant Lok as…
Challenges in IP Ownership, Protection, and Regulation
The large-scale integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating innovation cycles across sectors has prompted important questions about ownership, valuation, and protection of intellectual assets. In this AI-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) creation, protection, and regulation has become an important consideration for businesses. MSMEs, for example, while benefiting from increased…