CII Market Facilitation Services
23 Jul 2020 Keen to expand your business by entering new markets and exploring new opportunities? The ongoing pandemic, which is re-writing the rules of business and driving companies into re-think, re-strategise and re-boot mode, can be an excellent opportunity to enter new markets. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been at the forefront […]
A Gradual Recovery Expected in 2020
01 Jan 2020 As we are set to usher in the new year, there are nascent signs that the economy is on a better footing than what it was in the year gone by. With the proactive measures taken by the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), industry believes that the slowdown will be overcome, and a gradual recovery will soon be in place. “The results are fast percolating through and becoming increasingly evident on […]
FMCG EXPO 2020: Seamlessly Connecting Exhibitors with Potential Buyers
27 Jul 2020 The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is the fourth largest sector in the Indian economy. In the quarter ending September 2019, FMCG’s urban segment witnessed a growth of 8 percent and the rural segment grew by 5 percent. The rural segment contributes around 45 percent of the overall revenue generated by the […]
Resurgence in economic activity to pave the way for economic recovery
29 Jul 2020 The Covid-19 outbreak that had an unprecedented impact across all sectors of the economy, has significantly changed the economic landscape of the country. However, with the easing of the lockdown and resumption in economic activity, some green shoots are visible in the economy, that will help pave the way for a gradual […]
CII@125: The Guiding Principles and the Governance Structure of the Association
31 Jul 2020 The merger of the Indian Engineering Association (IEA) and the Engineering Association of India (EAI) to become the Association of Indian Engineering Industry (AIEI) created history in the Indian chamber movement. The two erstwhile entities had different personalities and working styles, and although the assets of the liquidated IEA and EAI were […]
Future of Manufacturing
08 Jan 2020 Over the last few years, connected technologies have made inroads into all major industries and are set to disrupt the manufacturing sector too. The fourth industrial revolution, also termed ‘Industry 4.0’ (or I4.0) is about using emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, […]
Staying on track for 2022
04 Aug 2020 The year 2022 will mark 75 years of India’s Independence, a poignant moment in our nation’s history. The Government’s Strategy for a New India@75 developed by NITI Aayog in 2018 involves achieving many developmental objectives by the year 2022, using innovation, technology, enterprise and efficient management. It aimed at development as a […]
Redefining MSMEs will give the sector a boost
09 Jan 2020 A turnover-based classification will allow MSMEs to invest more in tech. This will help improve their competitiveness Micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have always been vital in the socio-economic development of India. Spread across both urban and rural areas, MSMEs produce a diverse range of products and services and provide large-scale […]
Faceless E-Assessment for a taxpayer-friendly regime
07 Aug 2020 Tax reforms, for both direct and indirect taxes, have been one of the key focus areas of the Union government over the past few years. The shift has been towards rationalisation, simplification, greater transparency, ease of paying taxes and creating an overall taxpayer-friendly ecosystem. The faceless e-assessment system for income tax, which […]
Volunteering for Nation Building
10 Jan 2020 Studies have shown that volunteering and pro bono activities positively impact an organization. They enhance employee loyalty, create team-building opportunities, increase cross-department and management interaction and reduce employee turnover. 90 percent of Fortune 500 HR managers in a survey said that volunteering is an effective way to develop leadership skills. Studies have […]