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A Convergence of Vision, Leadership & Excellence in the World of Gems & Jewellery! The 7th ICC Gems & Jewellery Summit 2026 brings together distinguished industry leaders, experts and changemakers for an engaging exchange of ideas, insights and opportunities shaping the future of the gems & jewellery sector. We are honoured to welcome Shri Tapas Roy, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Department, Government of West Bengal, as the Chief Guest, alongside an eminent panel of industry leaders. Register now: shorturl.at/7NRXI Join us as the industry comes together to connect, collaborate and shape what’s next. #ICCGemsAndJewellerySummit #GemsAndJewellery #JewelleryIndustry #GemsAndJewellerySummit #IndianChamberOfCommerce @GJEPCIndia | @GOLDCOUNCIL | @SachinJain3939 | @Suvankar_Sen | @sencogoldindia | @NCB2222 | @TanishqJewelry | @SGL_Labs | @TheBengalIndex
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A Convergence of Vision, Leadership & Excellence in the World of Gems & Jewellery! The 7th ICC Gems & Jewellery Summit 2026 brings together distinguished industry leaders, experts and changemakers for an engaging exchange of ideas, insights and opportunities shaping the future of the gems & jewellery sector. We are honoured to welcome Shri Tapas Roy, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Department, Government of West Bengal, as the Chief Guest, alongside an eminent panel of industry leaders. Register now: shorturl.at/7NRXI Join us as the industry comes together to connect, collaborate and shape what’s next. #ICCGemsAndJewellerySummit #GemsAndJewellery #JewelleryIndustry #GemsAndJewellerySummit #IndianChamberOfCommerce @GJEPCIndia | @GOLDCOUNCIL | @SachinJain3939 | @Suvankar_Sen | @sencogoldindia | @NCB2222 | @TanishqJewelry | @SGL_Labs | @TheBengalIndex
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At the ICC Global Business Summit – Edition 2 in New Delhi, Mr. Sagar Agarwal shared his valuable perspectives that resonated deeply with leaders, innovators, and changemakers. His insights added immense value to the dialogue on shaping India’s future of education, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration and vision that defines this summit. Moments like these remind us why the ICC continues to be a platform where ideas meet action, and drive meaningful impact. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #GlobalTrade #EducationForAll @OmDayalGroup
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Indian Chamber of Commerce is honoured to host visionary leaders who bring unmatched expertise and inspiration to the world of hospitality and tourism. We are happy to welcome Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, The Indian Hotels Company Ltd., delivering the Keynote Address, and Mr. Barun Kumar Ray, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal, joining as the Guest of Honour. Their presence reflects the summit’s commitment to shaping the future of hospitality and tourism with innovation, sustainability, and leadership. Register now: lnkd.in/dT-4rmzy Together, let’s celebrate ideas, partnerships, and possibilities that will redefine the industry. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #TourismSummit #WestBengal #Hospitality @TheBengalIndex
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Thank You, Mr. Brij Bhushan Agarwal for guiding us with purpose and for shaping a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. Beyond leadership, you have inspired trust, unity, and progress — reminding us that true change is driven not just by decisions, but by the hearts behind them. #ThankYou #Leadership #Impact #BuildingLegacies #IndianChamberOfCommerce @BrijBhushanAg | @ShyamMetalics
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The ICC Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2026 is set to bring together distinguished policymakers, industry leaders, hospitality pioneers, tourism experts, and business visionaries on a common platform to discuss the future of tourism, hospitality, sustainable growth, investments, and emerging opportunities in the sector. The summit will be graced by the presence of Hon'ble Minister of Tourism, Government of India, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with senior government officials, renowned hospitality leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry stalwarts. Their insights and experiences will contribute to meaningful discussions aimed at strengthening India's tourism and hospitality ecosystem and enhancing its global competitiveness. Register now: lnkd.in/dT-4rmzy Join us for an engaging exchange of ideas, collaboration, and innovation as we shape the future of hospitality and tourism. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #WestBengalTourism #TourismDevelopment #HospitalityLeadership #FutureOfTourism @gssjodhpur | @tourismgoi | @Wowmomo4u | @AmbujaNeotia
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Resilient Healthcare: Strengthening Systems for the Future emerged as a compelling discussion platform, bringing together distinguished experts, policymakers, scientists, and healthcare leaders to explore the future of healthcare innovation in India at the ICC Global Business Summit – Edition 2. The session featured insightful addresses by Dr. Vandana Bisht, Chief Scientist, Innovation Management Directorate, CSIR, Government of India, and Dr. Yatindra Satija, Scientist, International S&T Affairs Directorate, CSIR, Government of India, highlighting the critical role of science, technology, and innovation in building resilient healthcare ecosystems. Mr. Charudutta Panigrahi shared a forward-looking perspective on innovation and quality, while Lt Gen Sanjiv Chopra, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), Former CEO, Tata Cancer Foundation, spoke on the transformative potential of the MedTech revolution in advancing patient care and healthcare accessibility. The discussion further delved into the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare quality enhancement, with insights from Dr. Rajiv Chhibber, Vice President, Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd. Dr. Ravi Rathod, Senior General Manager, Policy & Strategic Affairs, Innvolution Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the importance of strengthening domestic capabilities in APIs and critical medicines to reduce import dependency. Mr. Santanu Kumar Mandal, Chairman & Director, Vedanto Pharma Ltd., emphasised the growing significance of health-tech advocacy, while Dr. Rashmi Ardey, Director of Programmes (Health), Smile Foundation, shared valuable perspectives on healthcare outreach and impact. Stay tuned for more updates! #IndianChamberOfCommerce #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #HealthcareAI #GlobalTrade @Charudutta | @rajivchhibber | @smilefoundation | @CSIR_IND
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At the ICC Global Business Summit, Edition 2, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, Ch.FE, FCh.E, shared valuable insights on the evolving India-Africa partnership and the immense potential it holds for mutual growth and prosperity. During his address, he highlighted the expanding opportunities for collaboration across trade, investment, technology, agriculture, infrastructure development, education, and capacity building. He emphasised the importance of strengthening economic ties, fostering B2B engagement, and creating sustainable partnerships that can drive innovation and inclusive development across both regions. His discussion also explored the role of emerging markets, youth entrepreneurship, knowledge exchange, and cross-border investments in shaping a stronger and more resilient India-Africa relationship. His perspectives underscored the significance of deeper cooperation in unlocking new avenues for economic growth and shared progress. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #GlobalTrade #InternationalRelations @HCI_Accra | @potokunor
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Defence & Advanced Manufacturing has emerged as a key focus at the ICC Global Business Summit – Edition 2, bringing together senior leaders from government, defence, diplomacy, advanced manufacturing and industry to deliberate on strengthening India’s strategic capabilities in the concerned areas, accelerating indigenous innovation and building resilient supply chains. The discussions underscored the importance of fostering a robust domestic defence-industrial ecosystem, promoting advanced technologies and deepening industry–government collaboration to advance India’s journey towards greater self-reliance in the strategic sector. The session was chaired by Mr. Parthiv Neotia, President, ICC & Managing Director, Ambuja Neotia Healthcare Venture Limited, and featured Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon'ble Minister of State for Defence, Government of India; Cmde. P. R. Hari, IN (Retd.), CMD, GRSE & Chairman, ICC National Expert Committee of Defence, Aerospace & Space; H.E. Mr. Antonio Bartoli, Ambassador of Italy to India & Nepal, Embassy of Italy in India; Cdr. Gautam Nanda, Partner, Business Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP; Rear Admiral Chandrasekharan Raghuram, Chairman & Managing Director, Hindustan Shipyard Limited; Rear Admiral Sujit Baxi, Director General, Warship Design Bureau, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (N); Dr. Shailaja Donempudi, Head-Business Development Group, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science &Technology, Government Of India; Mr. Pankaj Chadha, Executive VP, L&T Precision Engineering and Systems; Mr. N. Ramakrishna Reddy, Executive Director - Design, Magtorq Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Nikhil Kanodia, Managing Director, Precision Electronics Limited; Mr. Vasireddy Manoj Kumar, Managing Director, Resins and Allied Products; and Ms. Namita Das, Partner, Dentons Link Legal. The discussions focused on defence innovation, advanced manufacturing, strategic partnerships, indigenous capabilities and the opportunities shaping India's journey towards becoming a globally competitive defence and industrial hub. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #Defence #GlobalTrade @SethSanjayMP | @SpokespersonMoD | @hsl_vizag | @antoniobartoli | @ItalyinIndia | @IndiainItaly | @Dentons | @EY_India | @CMDGRSE | @OfficialGRSE | @ParthivNeo | @CSIR_IND
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The Energy Business: The Present, Diversification and the Future As India's energy landscape continues to evolve, the need for resilient infrastructure, diversified energy sources and sustainable growth has never been more critical. The 20th India Energy Summit will convene policymakers, industry leaders, energy experts and innovators to exchange insights on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the sector. Discussions will span renewable energy integration, grid stability, LNG infrastructure, biofuels, hydrogen, nuclear energy, coal gasification, power markets and supply chain resilience. The summit will also host the 14th Innovation with Impact Awards for Discoms, recognising excellence and transformative initiatives across the power distribution ecosystem. Regster now: shorturl.at/9hLmM Join us as we explore pathways towards a secure, efficient and future-ready energy sector for India. #IndiaEnergySummit #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #IndianChamberOfCommerce #greenenergy @DeloitteIndia
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“I personally experienced this ‘New Bihar’ when I met Shri Kundan Kumar, @kundan_ias his dynamic team of @IndustriesBihar and Industry Minister Ms. @_ShreyasiSingh in New Delhi at the @ICC_Chamber GBS2026." Where we sought their cunsultation on land availability for Electric Highways and NHEV 3G Energy Stations in Bihar. - "The consultation itself went more than facilitation that a business may seek from State".
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Indian Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes its newly elected Office Bearers of 2026‑27. Their leadership represents a renewed commitment to fostering industry growth, strengthening partnerships, and advancing India’s economic vision. With a century‑long legacy and a future of possibilities, ICC looks forward to building bridges between business, policy, and society under the guidance of its new leaders. Together, we continue to shape a stronger tomorrow. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #Leadership #NationBuilding #Trade @ParthivNeo | @AmbujaNeotia | @KeshavBhajanka | @CenturyPlyIndia | @GyaneshC | @VikramSolar | @TheBengalIndex
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Mr. Anish Shah, Group CEO and Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra, shared his valuable remarks at ICC Global Business Awards ceremony during ICC Global Business Summit - Edition 2. He was recognised for his exemplary leadership and innovative contributions in the Manufacturing & Industrial Sector, receiving the prestigious ICC Global Business Award in this category. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #GlobalTrade #Recognition #Leadership @MahindraRise | @anishshah21
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Diplomacy and business collaboration came together at the ICC Global Business Summit - Edition 2 as H.E. Seena Latif, Ambassador of Romania to India, Nepal and Bangladesh, shared her valuable perspectives on strengthening international partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for economic cooperation. Her insights highlighted the growing importance of cross-border engagement, investment-led growth, and strategic collaborations in shaping a resilient and interconnected global economy. The session offered meaningful perspectives on fostering stronger bilateral ties and advancing sustainable development through dialogue and partnership. #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #RomaniaIndiaRelations #EconomicCooperation #InternationalTrade #IndianChamberOfCommerce @sena_latif | @RomaniaInIndia | @eoiromania
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Indian Chamber of Commerce is honoured to welcome Dr. Shankar Ghosh, Hon’ble Minister-In-Charge, Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal, as Guest of Honour at the ICC Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2026. His presence will enrich discussions on strengthening tourism ecosystems, enhancing destination competitiveness, and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth in the hospitality and tourism sector. Register now: lnkd.in/dT-4rmzy #IndianChamberOfCommerce #WestBengalTourism #TourismDevelopment #HospitalityLeadership #FutureOfTourism @ShankarGhoshBJP | @TheBengalIndex
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The India-Italy Business Roundtable, in collaboration with the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IICCI) at the ICC Global Business Summit - Edition 2, brought together distinguished diplomats, industry leaders, and business representatives to explore opportunities for deeper bilateral trade, investment, technology collaboration, manufacturing excellence, and industrial partnerships. The session witnessed insightful discussions on strengthening economic ties, enhancing B2B engagement, fostering innovation-led growth, and creating new avenues for cooperation across sectors including engineering, advanced manufacturing, food processing, infrastructure, and industrial solutions. The roundtable was led by Mr. Vas Shenoy, Chief Representative of Italy, Indian Chamber of Commerce, and featured eminent speakers including H.E. Mr. Antonio Bartoli, Ambassador of Italy to India and Nepal; Mr. Cosimo Cereda, Managing Director, Marposs India Pvt. Ltd.; Ms. Priyanka Singh, Deputy Secretary General & CFO, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Mr. P. L. Kaul, Managing Director, Mariental India Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Saurabh Puri, India Marketing Head, Unox India Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Vijendra Rao, Head Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations, Maccaferri Environmental Solutions; Mr. Antonio Strafallaci, COO, Pomini Long Rolling Mills India Pvt. Ltd.; and Mr. Luca Di Benedetto, President, Finest. The dialogue reflected the shared commitment of India and Italy to expanding commercial partnerships, encouraging cross-border investments, and leveraging complementary strengths to drive sustainable growth. #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #IndianChamberOfCommerce #IndiaItalyRelations #Manufacturing #Innovation #EconomicCooperation @antoniobartoli | @IndiainItaly | @ItalyinIndia | @IndiaItaly | @VasShenoy
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At the ICC Global Business Summit – Edition 2, the Interactive Session on Invest Uttar Pradesh brought together eminent voices from government and industry. Ms. Prerna Sharma, IAS, Special Secretary & Additional CEO of Invest UP, and Mr. Anuruddha Kshatriya, GM - Investment Promotion, Invest UP, shared perspectives on the state's investment opportunities and policy support. Mr. Shivkumar Eashwaran, Chairman, ICC South India Chapter & Canadian Crystalline Water India Ltd, and Mr Aankur Patni, Chairman, ICC National Expert Committee on Water & Vice Chairman, Ion Exchange, added industry perspectives on infrastructure, water management, and sustainable growth. The discussion highlighted collaborative pathways, strategic initiatives, and the potential of Uttar Pradesh as a hub for investment and innovation. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #GlobalTrade #UttarPradesh @_InvestUP | @UPGovt | @IEI_Ltd
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At the ICC Global Business Summit – Edition 2, Mr. Abhijeet Sinha shared his valuable perspectives on the future of India’s logistics ecosystem. He highlighted how new‑age logistics powered by technology, automation, and sustainable practices can transform supply chains, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness in global trade. His insights underscored the importance of building smarter, more resilient infrastructure that connects industries seamlessly and supports India’s growth story. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #ICCGlobalBusinessSummit #NewAgeLogistics #GlobalTrade @Abhijeet_Sinhaa | @EODB_IN | @NHforEV
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Indian Chamber of Commerce is honoured to welcome Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Government of India, as the Chief Guest at the ICC Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2026. The summit will bring together industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore new opportunities, evolving trends and the future of India’s hospitality and tourism landscape. Register now: shorturl.at/MZa8S #IndianChamberOfCommerce #HospitalityIndustry #TourismIndustry #HospitalitySummit #IndustryLeaders @gssjodhpur | @tourismgoi | @incredibleindia
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