To commemorate 12 years of the Make In India programme and to coincide with the visit of Mr Narayan Sethuramon, Chair CII Trade Policy Council, to London, CII organised a business roundtable with mid- sized British manufacturing companies hosted by Ms Nidhi Mani Tripathi, Minister Economic, High Commission of India on 25 September, in London. There is clear interest and enthusiasm in British manufacturers for Make in India, especially through the lens of the India UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. @HCI_London @nidhimanit @narayans47 @MakeUK_ #makeinindia

The CII convened a business roundtable in London of leading British and Indian companies across the seven priority sectors under the India UK Technology Security Initiative to coincide with the visit of Mr Pavan Kapoor, India's Deputy National Security Adviser. Also present were Mr Kumaran Periasamy, High Commissioner of India to the UK, Mr Lekhan Thakkar, Joint Secretary, NSCS, Government of India, Mr Keshav Murugesh, Chair, CII UK IBF and special adviser to CEO, Capgemini and Ms Nidhi Mani Tripathi, Minister Economic, High Commission of India. @HCI_London @keshav_murugesh @nidhimanit

విశాఖపట్నంలో నవంబర్ 12, 13 తేదీల్లో నిర్వహించనున్న 31వ సీఐఐ పార్టనర్షిప్ సమ్మిట్-2026కు సంబంధించి రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వం చేపడుతున్న సన్నాహక కార్యక్రమాలపై గౌరవ ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ నారా చంద్రబాబు నాయుడు సచివాలయంలో నేడు సమీక్ష నిర్వహించారు. రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వ ప్రధాన కార్యదర్శి శ్రీ జీ.సాయిప్రసాద్, ఇతర ఉన్నతాధికారులు ఈ సమావేశంలో పాల్గొన్నారు. పార్టనర్షిప్ సమ్మిట్‌-2026కు సన్నాహకంగా రాష్ట్రంలో ఐదు ప్రాంతాల్లో 5 రీజినల్ కాన్ఫరెన్సులు నిర్వహించాలని ఈ సందర్భంగా సీఎం అధికారులను ఆదేశించారు. విశాఖపట్నం, కాకినాడ, గుంటూరు, అనంతపురం, తిరుపతిలో రీజినల్ కాన్ఫరెన్సులు నిర్వహించి పెద్దఎత్తున పెట్టుబడులు ఆకర్షించాలని, ప్రాజెక్టులకు ఎంవోయూలు జరగాలని దిశానిర్దేశం చేశారు. ఆయా ప్రాంతాల ప్రత్యేకతలు, పెట్టుబడి అవకాశాలను దృష్టిలో ఉంచుకుని చర్చలు నిర్వహించాలన్నారు. భాగస్వామ్య సదస్సు కేవలం ఎంవోయూల కోసం కాకుండా ఔత్సాహిక పారిశ్రామికవేత్తలకు స్ఫూర్తినింపేలా, ఏపీ బ్రాండింగ్ మరింత పెరిగేలా నిర్వహించాలన్నారు. అలాగే పెట్టుబడులతో పాటు మిగిలిన అంశాలపైనా సదస్సులో చర్చ జరగాలన్నారు. 2024 జూన్‌ నుంచి ఇప్పటి వరకు రాష్ట్రంలో రూ.22.57 లక్షల కోట్ల పెట్టుబడులకు సంబంధించి 714 ప్రాజెక్టులకు ఎంవోయూలు కుదిరాయని అధికారులు వివరించారు. వీటిలో రూ.16.6 లక్షల కోట్ల విలువైన 473 ప్రాజెక్టులు కన్వర్ట్ అయ్యాయని చెప్పారు. కన్వర్ట్ అయిన ప్రాజెక్టుల్లో ఇప్పటికే 247 ప్రాజెక్టులు గ్రౌండింగ్ జరిగినట్టు తెలిపారు. #AndhraPradesh

India’s clean energy transition is creating new pathways for growth. From expanding renewable energy and solar manufacturing capabilities to advancing green hydrogen and clean-energy technologies, India is building the foundations for a more sustainable and resilient energy future. At the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, #CleanEnergy & #SustainableGrowth will be a key point for discussion to explore the opportunities shaping the next chapter of India’s clean energy journey. As India advances its clean-energy journey, global partnerships can help turn scale into sustainable growth. 📅 12–13 November 2026 📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Register to be a part of this global dialogue - partnershipsummit.com/ #CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #CII #EnergyTransition #GlobalPartnerships #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen #IndiaGrowth @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AndhraPradeshCM @ncbn @naralokesh @CII_PS @followcii @CimGOI

CII hosted an interaction with a delegation of students from the Kyushu-Asia Institute of Leadership (KAIL), Japan on 23 September, in New Delhi. The delegation comprised of emerging business leaders and professionals keen to gain deeper insights into India’s economic landscape, innovation ecosystem, and rapidly evolving technology sector. The interaction provided an opportunity for meaningful exchange and greater understanding of India–Japan business and economic engagement. #CII #IndiaJapan #JapanIndiaRelations #BusinessLeadership #Innovation #Technology #EconomicEngagement #KAIL #IndiaJapanPartnership

CII in partnership with amfori organised a closed-door industry roundtable focused on “Building Competitive and Sustainable Global Value Chains” on 22 September 2026 in Mumbai. The roundtable focussed on emerging opportunities in international trade, the growing importance of responsible sourcing and ESG practices, and the need to align business operations with evolving sustainability expectations across global value chains. @amfori_intl

Members of the CII UK India Business Forum led by UK IBF Chair Mr Keshav Murugesh met the IBF patron Mr P Kumaran, High Commissioner of India to the UK to discuss various aspects of the UK India economic relationship including the opportunities and challenges of doing business in the UK. @keshav_murugesh @HCI_London

India’s next phase of growth will be shaped not only by technology and investment, but also by the talent and skills that power them. As emerging sectors such as #AI, #Semiconductor, #AdvancedManufacturing and #DigitalTechnologies expand, India is building a talent pipeline equipped for the opportunities of tomorrow. From classrooms and training institutes to cutting-edge technology ecosystems, India is investing in skills that can strengthen innovation, industry and global competitiveness. Be a part of 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, bringing together stakeholders to explore how skills and talent can shape the next phase of global growth and collaboration. 📅 12–13 November 2026 📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Register - partnershipsummit.com/ #CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #CII #Talent #Skills #FutureOfWork #Skilling #Technology #IndiaGrowth #GlobalPartnerships @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AndhraPradeshCM @ncbn @naralokesh @CII_PS @followcii @CimGOI

Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, presenting a memento to H.E. Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Hon’ble Finance Minister of Nepal, during the business interaction held on 19 September 2026

CII organized a business interaction session with H.E. Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Hon’ble Finance Minister of Nepal, on 19 September 2026 in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening India–Nepal economic ties, deepening bilateral trade and investment.

India’s innovation landscape is evolving rapidly, with technology, entrepreneurship and research opening new pathways for growth. From startups and emerging technologies to R&D and intellectual property, innovation is becoming an increasingly important part of India’s development story. A growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs, researchers, businesses and institutions is creating solutions that can scale across sectors and markets. Together, these developments are strengthening India’s capacity to create, innovate and scale, building capabilities that can shape the next wave of technology and economic growth. Innovation will be central to shaping the conversations at the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, as global leaders come together to explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth. 📅 12–13 November 2026 📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Register to be part of the conversations - partnershipsummit.com/ #CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #Innovation #Technology #RAndD #Startups #Entrepreneurship #IndiaGrowth #GlobalPartnerships #ThoughtLeadership @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AndhraPradeshCM @ncbn @naralokesh @CII_PS @followcii @CimGOI

Indian economy continues to improve its export performance in 2026-27. The cumulative exports for April-August 2026-27 are estimated at USD 399.27 billion, registering a strong 15.55% growth over the corresponding period of the previous year.   Merchandise exports grew by 17.85% to USD 215.91 billion during the April-August period, with non-petroleum exports rising 14.39% to USD 180.61 billion. Key growth drivers in August 2026 included electronic goods, petroleum products, engineering goods, and organic and inorganic chemicals.    India's total exports for August 2026 alone grew by 25.41% vis-à-vis August 2025, signaling continued momentum even as the global trading environment remains challenging.   Indian industry remains committed to working closely with the Government to sustain this upward trajectory and meet India’s overall export targets. @sbudhia_patton @FollowCII

India’s rise as a trusted investment destination is reflected in the scale and consistency of FDI flowing into the country. Today, investments span sectors including #Technology, #Manufacturing, #Telecommunications, RenewableEnergy, #Services and #Automotive, with FDI inflows originating from various countries. This growing confidence is not only strengthening capital flows but also supporting technology transfer, manufacturing capabilities, innovation, employment and India’s integration with global value chains. Be a part of India’s investment story and its potential for global partnerships the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026. 📅 12–13 November 2026 📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Register - partnershipsummit.com/ #CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #FDI #FTA #Investment #IndiaGrowth #GlobalPartnerships #Trade #InvestInIndia @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AndhraPradeshCM @ncbn @naralokesh @CII_PS @followcii @CimGOI

India’s semiconductor ecosystem is emerging as a key catalyst for technology, manufacturing and economic growth. From chip design and fabrication to packaging, testing and exports, India is strengthening every link in the semiconductor value chain. With the semiconductor market projected to reach US$100-110 billion by 2030, this ecosystem can accelerate innovation, create high-value jobs and strengthen India’s role in global technology and supply chains. The role of semiconductors in India’s growth story will be a key area of discussion at the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026. 📅 12–13 November 2026 📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Register to be part of the dialogue shaping the future of #Trade, #Technology and #Trust: partnershipsummit.com/ #CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #Semiconductors #Manufacturing #Innovation #GlobalPartnership #IndiaGrowth @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AndhraPradeshCM @ncbn @naralokesh @CII_PS @followcii @CimGOI

Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Chairman, CII Gulf Council and Chairman, Sun International Ltd., spoke at the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 - 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, held on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The session brought together business leaders and stakeholders to discuss opportunities for strengthening India - UAE trade, investment and economic cooperation, and building new avenues for collaboration between the two countries. #IndiaUAE #BRICS2026 #BusinessConnect #Trade #Investment #CII #GlobalPartnerships @vikramsahney @UAEembassyIndia @IndembAbuDhabi @FollowCII

CII organized the Business Leaders’ Roundtable with H.E. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026. The roundtable engaged senior industry leaders from both sides in a meaningful dialogue on strengthening India–South Africa economic ties, expanding bilateral trade and investment, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration across key sectors. @the_dtic @RSAinNewDelhi

The Confederation of Indian Industry, in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), IIFT, organised a discussion on “AI Impact on Services Trade and Impact of Services Trade Policies on AI” on 10 September 2026 in New Delhi. @ctil_india

We are fast-tracking a new Bilateral Investment Treaty to give investors on both sides the legal certainty that projects and businesses look for when finalizing investment destinations. India and the Eurasian Economic Union launched formal Free Trade Agreement negotiations last year, and we are committed to concluding them early. This will open up new markets for our MSMEs and industries. ~ Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India - @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @CimGOI @DoC_GoI at the session on 'Enhancing Russian-Indian Trade and Industrial Partnership: Towards Greater Self-Reliance' at India-Russia Business Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on 10 September 2026 #INNOPROM #INNOPROM2026 @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia @FollowCII