India a Heritage to the World – 10 UNESCO sites in West India
15 Nov 2019 India has an impressive history. Home to one of the ancient civilisations of the world, a diverse mix of religions and cultures thrives in the country today. Its history of rulers and empires can be traced through a range of monuments dotting the country. Each of them narrates its story, which reflects […]
Recommendations for boost Mining industry
16 Nov 2019 Mining is one of the core sectors of the Indian economy and is a lifeline for many industries, which thrive on raw materials. The mining sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP has come down from 3% to 2.2% in the last 5 years. In 2017- 18, the value of domestic production of […]
Recommendations for Chemicals and Petrochemicals industry
17 Nov 2019 ndia is the sixth largest producer of chemicals globally. The sector is at present valued at $150-155 billion and is growing at 8-10% annually. It provides employment to 7.5 lakh people, and accounts for a little over 2% to India’s GDP. CII has identified certain key issues that require primary consideration to […]
Staying out of RCEP gives India a chance to reflect on its competitiveness
18 Nov 2019 -Vikram Kirloskar President, CII Earlier this month, India pulled out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and rightly so. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to stay out of the regional free trade agreement (FTA) is based on views expressed by a wide spectrum of stakeholders. Industry bodies, farmers and civil society […]
CII Annual Session 2020: Getting Growth Back
01 Jun 2020 As the world grapples with the impact of the outbreak of Coronavirus which is devastating economies and lives across the globe, the world as we knew it seems to be fading into the distance. With lockdowns and restrictions on movement of goods and people, uncertainty and anxiety, re-organising people and resources and […]
PM Inaugurates CII Annual Session 2020
08 Jun 2020 “First of all, congratulations to all of you for successfully completing 125 years! Congratulations! There must have been several milestones; you must have faced many ups and downs but running an organization for 125 years is a big thing in itself. I would like to congratulate all the stalwarts including the former […]
CII Theme 2020-21: Building India For a New World – Lives, Livelihood, Growth
11 Jun 2020 As we are pulled out of BC (Before Covid) and learn to live through DC (During Covid), we must prepare for AC (After Covid) so that the new world we are all moving towards is equitable and sustainable while being focused on growth and development. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which […]
Rising North East
21 Nov 2019 A land of verdant, undulating hills and plains with a variety of flora and fauna, the North East Region (NER) of India comprises of 8 states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, each fascinating and beautiful in its own way. This region today is presented with a trillion-dollar business opportunity. […]
Recommendations for Food Processing industry
23 Nov 2019 The food processing sector is one of the largest employment creators, especially of non-farm jobs in rural areas. It boosts farm incomes, reduces agri produce wastage, and contributes to exports. CII recommends several measures to boost this important sector. Short-term Measures 1. Rationalization of GST Rates: A GST rate of 5% for […]
Recommendations for Steel industry
24 Nov 2019 India’s steel sector grew at around 6.8% in the April-June 2018-19 quarter, while the growth of crude steel production was around 3.5%. Imports, including those of semi-finished goods, have fallen by 13%, and finished goods by around 9%, y-o-y. Exports have declined by 27%. Steel prices have remained under pressure globally on […]