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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 […]

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 […]

Indian economic developments

25 Apr 2017 In the view of most analysts, India’s leading position in economic growth pace is likely to continue for the next two-three decades and the country could overtake the US to become the world’s second largest economy in purchasing power parity terms by 2050. India has several key forces in its favor which […]

India 5.0: India@75 and Beyond

02 Apr 2019 Each year, after intense deliberations, CII selects a Theme for its Annual Session which becomes the focal point for all discussions and deliberations amongst the wide groups of stakeholders – Government, industry, think tanks, regulators, media, academia and civil society – at the CII Annual Session. The Theme for the CII Annual Session […]

CII Annual Session 2019 – India5.0: India @75 and Beyond

02 Apr 2019 What does the India we envision in three years and beyond look like? How do we collaborate across political parties and social groups, as well as with Industry to set and achieve a common vision for India at 75 and the years to come? Answering all of these questions, and many more, […]

Multinational Corporations: Partnering India’s Development Journey

10 Apr 2019 The Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in India have the potential to bring dynamism to our development journey, compliment the efforts of local companies and thereby take the country to the high echelons of growth with inclusion. With numerous positive attributes, such as a vast pool of resources, knowledge of multiple markets around the […]

The Importance of Developing Soft Skills in Education

23 Apr 2019 Contemporary education can be roughly divided into two parts – academic and non-academic. Achieving academic prowess is essential. The academic curriculum is mostly delineated by the academic councils of various education institutions. Yet, in the modern borderless world, education is becoming incomplete without obtaining soft skills – the non-academic part of education. Having both […]

Rural markets can boost the Indian Economy

26 Apr 2019 Rural India houses approximately 83 crores of its citizens in its six and a half lakh villages. Off late, the increasing purchasing power of this 70% rural population has been attracting the attention of marketers who have initiated rural marketing strategies to tap into this market, which for some is much larger than their […]