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CII reform roadmap: Industry body pitches GST, trade and labour changes; push seen critical for ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision – Times of India

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Industry body CII has unveiled a sweeping reform blueprint aimed at accelerating India’s economic transformation, calling for a simplified GST structure, rationalised tariffs, new employment policies, and greater trade competitiveness.The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in its report “Policies for a Competitive India”, has put forward over 250 actionable recommendations across 14 critical areas. The…

Land reforms needed to make India a mfg hub: Industry body – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: India must adopt a comprehensive and forward-looking competitiveness agenda, and undertake factor market reforms such as land reforms, to help realise the goal of emerging as a global manufacturing and investment hub.“India has made remarkable progress in several areas of reform, but land remains a domain where foundational changes are overdue in terms…

GDP forecast: CII projects India’s growth at 6.4–6.7% in FY26; reforms, demand to drive progress – Times of India

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File photo: CII President Rajiv Memani (Picture credit: PTI) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Thursday projected India’s economic growth to range between 6.4 per cent and 6.7 per cent in the financial year 2025-26, driven largely by strong domestic demand. However, it flagged geopolitical uncertainty and risks to global trade as potential headwinds…

EY India chairman Memani is new CII president – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: EY India Chairman and CEO Rajiv Memani has taken charge as the new president of CII, the move coming at a time when the govt negotiates a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US while working out free trade agreements with other countries and regions.Memani takes over from ITC Chairman & MD Sanjiv…

Private investments and job growth set to boost economy: CII survey – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: A recent survey conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) reveals an optimistic outlook for the Indian economy, with 75 per cent of the companies believing the present environment is conducive to private investments. This positive sentiment persists despite continuous challenges posed by geopolitical uncertainties and disrupted supply chains. With 70 per…

India’s current economic environment conducive for private investments: CII survey – The Times of India

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India’s current economic environment is conducive for private investments with the country emerging as a “bright spot” amid the challenging global environment, according to a CII survey. The pan-India survey is an ongoing initiative, which would be completed for 500 firms by the first week of February. The interim results are based on a sample…

Budget: CII suggests seven-point agenda for employment generation – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The upcoming annual budget for FY26 could announce further measures to boost employment generation, CII said on Sunday, emphasising that job creation at a mass scale is important to engage the young population productively, and drive inclusive growth in the world’s most populous nation. The industry body has suggested a seven-point agenda to…

Budget 2025-26: CII calls for cut in excise duty on fuel, consumption vouchers to stir demand – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Industry body CII in its budget suggestions for 2025-26 has recommended lowering the excise duty on fuel to boost consumption, especially at the lower income level, arguing that fuel prices significantly drive inflation. The budget could also consider reducing marginal tax rates for personal income up to Rs 20 lakh per annum. This…