The CII Partnership Summit 2021- A Global Platform
27 Dec 2021 As the world bounces back from the effects of the pandemic, there is a need of concerted, combined and coordinated efforts towards ensuring sustainable single-speed recovery, while addressing rising challenges of inequality, climate change, and technology advance & adaptation. CII, in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade […]
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 […]
India’s Emerging FTA Strategy: Harnessing Global Demand
10 Jan 2022 With India’s exports exhibiting robust growth over 2021, the Indian Government has entered into discussions with different countries / regions for economic cooperation agreements. Expected to be concluded over 2022 and 2023, these agreements are likely to be different in nature from earlier such deals and would impart a fresh boost to […]
Trade, Tech, Talent: Future of the US-India Economic Relationship

07 Oct 2022 India and the US have built a deep strategic partnership, based on shared values of democracy, pluralism and free enterprise, along with a growing convergence in the current geopolitical scenario. With many commonalities, the bilateral trade and economic relationship enjoys huge potential based on the strategic interests of the two countries. Trade […]
Achieving US$ 1 Trillion in Merchandise Exports: A Roadmap
14 Feb 2022 Despite the pandemic, India as one of the fastest growing economies has displayed a strong surge in its exports over the past few months. This growth may be attributed to its economic resilience, manufacturing strengths and entrepreneurial dynamism which have enabled the nation to meet the needs of global demand. A comprehensive […]
Britain Meets India: Latest Trends in UK Investment in India

11 Oct 2022 With major reforms undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in enabling ease of doing business in India, the country continues to enhance its attractiveness as an investment destination. In the past year, India and the UK embarked on a mission to strengthen their bonds starting with the collaboration in the fight against […]
Achieving US$ 1 Trillion in Merchandise Exports by 2030 – A Holistic Export Strategy
23 Feb 2022 India experienced a massive export surge between January and October 2021, which demonstrated its inherent strengths in manufacturing, entrepreneurial dynamism, and the ability to meet global demand in a short period of time. India’s present level of exports can be boosted further to US$ 1 trillion by 2029-30, at a CAGR of […]
CII National Export Summit 2022: Harnessing India’s Exports Potential

19 Oct 2022 The Indian economy has steadily progressed despite various global headwinds, including the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war and geopolitical challenges. With a GDP growth rate of 8.7% in FY22, India envisions a plethora of new opportunities with a predictable, progressive and inclusive policy environment. Exports have been a key driver of growth over […]
G20 India: Forging International Alliances for Global Economic Growth and Prosperity

07 Nov 2022 While the effects of the pandemic now seem to subside, the world looks at concerted, combined and coordinated efforts in the form of global partnerships to strengthen the emerging trends for meeting global challenges and ensuring a collaborative approach towards addressing major issues pertaining to the global economy. G20 or Group of […]
India-EU FTA: The Road Ahead

17 Nov 2022 In the year 1962, a newly independent India was the first country to establish diplomatic ties with the European Economic Community. With an aim to deepen their ties in trade and economy to establish a camaraderie of culture and people, the two regions signed a cooperation agreement in 1994. In 2004, this […]