Transitioning from India@75 to India@100
08 Sep 2022 On 23 September 2007, as India was celebrating 60 years of Independence, Professor C K Prahalad, a leading management specialist of his times, shared a vision for India@75 and presented a future-facing development blueprint for the country. Realizing the importance of developing such a vision for India’s inclusive growth, CII stepped in […]
Towards an Innovation-driven Economy
09 Sep 2022 As India recently celebrated the 75th year of Independence, I’d like to highlight the key scientific and technological milestones that were attained in various areas through the combined forces of the Government, Industry, and educational institutes. Post-Independence, India prioritized science research and technology in a structured manner through the Planning Commission’s five-year […]
Making India a Preferred Medical Value Destination
13 Sep 2022 Medical tourism provides a major impetus to the developing Indian economy. Currently valued at US$ 6 billion, the medical tourism industry in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% in the period 2020-27. As per the Medical Tourism Index 2020-21, India ranks 10th out of the top 46 countries in […]
Will the Hybrid Work Model be Another “New Normal” in the Future?
30 Dec 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the realisation that offices will never be the same again. Most of the companies and their employees have recognised the benefits of working remotely during the pandemic. While it is surreal to think that traditional office spaces will completely disappear, the reality is that the hybrid […]
Corporate Risk Management & Internal Controls
20 Sep 2022 Corporate Governance is not merely about compliance. It is intended to not just protect investor interests, but also drive investment performance. While corporate governance has assumed mainstream attention in Indian boardrooms, there is still much distance to traverse. Ease of access to information and tech-enabled forums for voicing concerns by stakeholders require […]
Challenges in Import Duty Rationalization
07 Jan 2022 India’s external sector displayed a strong performance in 2020-21. During April-December of 2021, India’s exports stood at around US$ 299.74 billion, bringing India rather close to the export target of US$ 400 by 2022. Given the propensity of exports to drive growth and create jobs, it is critical to sustain this momentum, especially […]
Space – A New Frontier for Industry
21 Sep 2022 Since forever the human psyche has been fascinated by the cosmos. The scientific advancements of the 20th century enabled us to venture into space and understand its genesis and evolution. As latest technologies keep entering the sector, the desire for new discoveries continues to create new opportunities in the outer space. Global Space […]
Fostering an Environment of Innovation and Intrapreneurship
26 Sep 2022 India is poised to become a USD 5 trillion economy in 5-6 years and a USD 10 trillion economy in the next 10-15 years, with an aim to raise per capita income from USD 2000 to more than USD 6000. In the last 30 years, India’s GDP has grown five times, from […]
The Journey Ahead for Ease of Doing Business in India
27 Sep 2022 For any developing or developed economy, the key to entrepreneurship, innovation or wealth creation lies in the ease of doing business in that country. In the recent years, India has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations, not only for investments, but also for doing business. The country has risen significantly […]
Electronics: The Fuel for New Age Automobiles
18 Jan 2022 Indian Automotive Industry has seen phenomenal growth and progress in last two decades coupled with intensified use of electronics. This has coincided with huge growth and proliferation of information technology and digitization, as also, triggered by growing concerns around vehicular emissions, safety and impact on environment. Indian electronics manufacturing ecosystem is still […]