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…
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Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence at the 6th Edition of Anvesh 2025
The 6th Edition of Anvesh, India’s Premier Manufacturing Quiz, brought together young professionals and students committed to strengthening India’s manufacturing capabilities. Organised by CII Centre of Manufacturing Excellence, the event was held on 18 December 2025 at the Godrej Auditorium, Mumbai, reinforcing the importance of knowledge driven competitiveness in the…
Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: Building Domestic Capacity for Food and Nutritional Security
Pulses occupy a central position in India’s agricultural and food system. They are a key source of protein for a large section of the population and play an important role in maintaining soil health and crop sustainability. Despite being one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of pulses, India…
India’s Hardware Startups: Building the Foundation for Global Manufacturing
India’s ambition to emerge as a global hub for manufacturing by 2047 is firmly rooted in its dynamic startup ecosystem, rich in talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial ambition. The engineering hardware industry is on a robust growth trajectory, with the market projected to exceed $130 billion by 2025 and sustain a…
The New Work Revolution: Gig Workforce, Freelancing, AI Supplemented Workforce, Remote Work and Entrepreneurship
The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation, at an unprecedented rate. With the surge in AI adoption, explosive rise of freelancing, gig opportunities, and digital entrepreneurship, career paths are being redefined and reshaping the foundation of the global workforce. Sustaining Growth in India India is at the center…
BUILDING STRENGTH WITHIN: INDIA’S PATH TO DEFENCE SELF-RELIANCE
India’s defence and aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation, steadily emerging as a strong contender on the global stage. Moving beyond an era of import dependency, the sector today is defined by growing self-reliance and a widening international footprint. This evolving ecosystem provides the foundation for India to assert…
India’s Role in Global Climate Negotiations: Balancing Growth and Responsibility
The impact of climate change is being felt all over the world. The Sixth Assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has categorically stated that the Earth’s temperature in the decade 2011-20 has risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial levels. This growing global carbon…
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…
How Will The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement Play Out
After more than a year of the India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signing the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), it has finally come into effect. This marks India’s first FTA with four developed European nations. EFTA is an intergovernmental organization of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland and…
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…