Inclusive Growth through Greater Collaboration
11 Apr 2017 CII and OECD: Inclusive Growth through Greater Collaboration In a globalized world where there is increasing interdependence among nation’s economic policies and multiple spill-over effects, the role of multilateral organizations like the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the global governance they support is crucial to keep the global […]
Branding through Sports sponsorships

14 Mar 2019 Ever since the eye-popping news of STAR India winning the present Indian Premier League (IPL) 5-year global media rights for Rs 16,347.50 crore broke out in 2017, perceptions about sports sponsorship and branding have undergone a paradigm change. Globally, current spend on sponsorship is roughly USD 65 billion, with most of it allocated […]
Inclusive Growth through Greater Collaboration
11 Apr 2017 CII and OECD: Inclusive Growth through Greater Collaboration In a globalized world where there is increasing interdependence among nation’s economic policies and multiple spill-over effects, the role of multilateral organizations like the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the global governance they support is crucial to keep the global […]
Theme for a Dream: CII Theme over the Years

16 Mar 2019 The genesis of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 1895 was the aspiration by a few firms to leverage their collective strength for enhancing opportunities, thereby benefitting not only Industry, but the nation as a whole. Since the beginning, CII’s work agenda for the year is driven by a theme which encapsulates […]
The Indian Economic Outlook 2019-20

18 Mar 2019 The Indian economy retained its tag of the fastest growing major economy in the world in FY 2018-19 for a second year in a row as it continued its climb on an upward growth path. The economy registered a growth rate of 7% during the 2018-19 period as per advance estimates of […]
Growing Organic Food Market in India

18 Mar 2019 An increasing number of Indians are waking up to the fact that their health and lifestyles are being severely affected by impure air, polluted water and toxic food. Greater international exposure and access to multiple channels of communication has raised concerns regarding lifestyle diseases in urban areas. Urban India should thank social […]
Smart Cities will accelerate Sustainable Development

20 Mar 2019 The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals address the global challenges we face related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice. Governments are working to meet the set goals for sustainable development by the target year of 2030, effectively trying to improve the quality of life of citizens. It is widely […]
Rising Global Uncertainties and Its Implications

22 Mar 2019 Today, we live in an increasingly uncertain world. The global economy is witnessing a whirlwind of events with significant implications for economies and businesses across the world. Volatility is at an all-time high with an impending Brexit and rise of protectionist tendencies in several advanced and emerging markets. An increasing focus towards […]
Transforming Urban India: Art and Culture’s Pivotal Role

23 Mar 2019 A city’s unique identity transforms a city from a location to a destination. Leveraging art and culture helps a city realize its true economic potential and foster demand for a unique cultural experience. Economic development through art and culture also contributes significantly to employment and GDP of a country. With a global […]
Global economic developments
25 Apr 2017 After a long period of uncertain global economic trends, there are some signs that economic activity is stabilizing and rebounding, led by emerging economies. While the IMF expects advanced economies to expand by 2 per cent in 2017 and 2018, the projection for emerging economies is far more robust at 4.5 per […]