India’s wider periphery, which includes South Asia, Southeast Asia, portions of Africa, and the Middle East, is one of the world’s most active and lively economic regions. However, inclusive growth, gender equality, and universal digital and financial access remain significant challenges. Addressing these challenges necessitates substantial investments in infrastructure, cross-border…
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Empowering Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Futures
The Current LandscapeWomen now make up about 29% of the global STEM workforce, with over one million women in STEM occupations. However, this percentage reflects slow progress toward gender parity. The representation of women in STEM fields remains uneven across different disciplines. For example, in the US, while women make…
The Potential of Electric Vehicles in India: Challenges and Opportunities
India, the third-largest vehicle market globally, is undergoing a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) to create a cleaner and more environmentally friendly future. With an ambitious goal of making 30% of all vehicle sales electric by 2030, the country is poised for a transformative journey. The Promise of Electric…
Building a Future on Four Pillars: Employability, Entrepreneurship, Education, and Employment
With its youthful and vibrant population, India is at a critical point. More than 62% of the population is of working age, with more than half under the age of 25. This demographic dividend presents numerous opportunities, but maximizing its value requires a deliberate focus on four interrelated pillars: employability,…
Indian Startup Innovations: Building Resilient Businesses
A new wave of startups is emerging around the world, and these companies are having a big influence on both the local and global markets. These firms, run by forward-thinking businesspeople, are fostering innovation while also advancing growth and development on a worldwide scale. Their success stories serve as an…
India’s Growth Story: A Vision for Robust Economic Expansion in FY25
The Indian economy is poised for a remarkable growth trajectory in the fiscal year 2024-25, with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) projecting an impressive 8% growth rate. This optimism is rooted in the expectation that next-generation reforms will be carried forward in a mission-mode. The newly elected President of…
Leveraging New Age Technologies: Applications in the Indian Context
In recent years, India has adopted new generation technologies at an unprecedented rate, revolutionizing numerous industries and paving the way for a dramatic shift in company operations and societal functions. Traditional business structures and procedures are being transformed by technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, machine learning (ML),…
Growing SMEs Through Tailor Made Finance
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of India’s economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering regional growth. SMEs frequently encounter major obstacles when trying to obtain timely and sufficient financing, despite their crucial role in society. It is not only practical to address this crucial issue; it is…
CII Annual Business Summit 2024
India has set an ambitious target of becoming a prosperous country by 2047. At the recent Annual Business Summit, CII charted the course for Indian Industry in 2024-25 under the theme ‘Co-creating the Future Responsibly: Role of Business’. This year, the Summit brought together leaders and key stakeholders for deliberations…
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Driving Business Success with Digital Tools
The Role of Digital Tools in Entrepreneurial Success In the modern business environment, technology is essential to an entrepreneur’s success, particularly for the Micro, Small, and Medium-Enterprises (MSME). The technology is supporting in eliminating barriers towards payment and access to finance, connecting with wider audience, increasing production and size of…