Confederation of Indian Industry

"The growth of agriculture today is not just about yield but about value addition, climate resilience, and empowering farmers. Agriculture is evolving with emerging growth trends like organic farming, digitalisation, and export-driven strategies shaping its future". ~ Dr Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog and Chairman, Institute of Economic Growth (India) at the session on Unlocking the Potential of India’s Agriculture at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 in New Delhi today. The session was also addressed by Dr Glenn Denning, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University (USA) and the discussion was moderated by Sanjiv Puri, President, CII and Chairman & Managing Director, ITC Limited.  #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24 #CIIGEPF2024 #EconomicGrowth #Development

“A stagnant labour force poses challenges for economic #growth. Addressing this requires innovative policies, #SkillDevelopment and #inclusion. Targeted #reforms in #education, workforce participation and upskilling are required for increasing the labour force to the expected mark,” said Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India at the session on ‘Humanity without Humans: How to Thrive as Populations Shrink’ at CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 in New Delhi today. The session was also addressed by: • Dr Ruchir Agarwal, Director of the Raj Center, Columbia University and President of the Global Talent Fund USA • Nirmal Singh, Founder & CEO, Wheebox • Rajiv Gandhi, Member of the Executive Board, Maruti Suzuki India Limited and CEO, International Automobile Centre of Excellence • Lohit Bhatia, President – Workforce Management, Quess Corp Limited The session was chaired and moderated by Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar. #CIIGEPF2024 #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24 #EconomicGrowth #Development

“To address high debt levels, we must generate growth, which brings us to fiscal and monetary policies. However, as we have reached the limits with these policies, it is crucial to come up with alternative ways to generate growth without resorting to them.”, said Dr Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist, South Asia Region, The World Bank Group at the session on Emerging out of the Post Covid World - Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy Actions at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 organised by CII today in New Delhi. The session was addressed by: •⁠ ⁠Dr Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Global Chief Economist and Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group •⁠ ⁠Dr Ashima Goyal, Emeritus Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) and former Member of the Monetary Policy Committee of RBI •⁠ ⁠Dr Ranil Salgado, Senior Resident Representative for India and Bhutan, International Monetary Fund (IMF) The session was moderated by Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India #CIIGEPF2024 #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24  #EconomicGrowth #Development Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

The session on From India to the World: The GCC Revolution at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 in New Delhi today examined the remarkable growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, emphasizing their transition from operational support units to strategic hubs for innovation and business leadership. The discussions centered on how India’s vast talent pool, technological advancements, and conducive business environment have played a pivotal role in attracting and sustaining GCCs, positioning the country as a global leader in this sector. The session was addressed by: Tanay Kediyal, Managing Director, Allstate India Private Limited (India) Kaustubh Kulkarni, Senior Country Officer – India, Chairman, Asia Pacific, JP Morgan (India) Mark Taylor, VP, Global Strategic Growth Initiatives, Oracle (UK) The session was chaired and moderated by Hitendra Dave, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC (India). #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24 #CIIGEPF2024 #EconomicGrowth #Development #GCCs #Innovation 

The Trade Enabling Standards Information Portal (TESIP), developed by CII and CII Institute of Quality, was formally launched on the 11th December 2024 in Delhi, during the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024. It is a dynamic online platform designed to equip Indian industries with the understanding of standards, regulations, quality infrastructure framework and other relevant information to excel in the rapidly evolving global trade environment. The portal was launched by Ms Sumita Dawra, Secretary Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India; Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises. Other dignitaries present included Nadir B Godrej, Chairman and MD, Godrej Industries Ltd.; Mr Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India Ltd., and Mr Deepak Shetty, CEO and MD JCB India Ltd. For more information, visit www.ciistandardsinfo.in or contact us at [email protected].

“We think that children born today, they will be leading India in 2047 when the Hon'ble Prime Minister has given a call to develop this country by that time so we are very sure that challenges that we have right now in terms of malnutrition etc. we are going to overcome and we will have very good health and nutritional indicators”, said Anil Malik, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India at the session on Building India’s Human Capital: Decadal Priorities for School Education and Healthcare at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 organized by CII today in New Delhi. The session was addressed by: •⁠ ⁠Dr Karthik Muralidharan, Tata Chancellor's Professor of Economics, University of California, San Diego •⁠ ⁠Dr Nandini Rangaswamy, Chairperson, GRG Educational Institutions and Managing Director, Chandra Group of Companies •⁠ ⁠Dr Randeep Guleria, Chairman, Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Medanta The Medicity •⁠ ⁠Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder Director, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare The session was moderated by Dr Naushad Forbes, Past President, CII and Co-Chairman, Forbes Marshall, India #CIIGEPF2024 #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24  #EconomicGrowth #Development UC San Diego

The session on ‘Geopolitical Churn: Impact of Global Growth and India’ at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 examined the interplay between global geopolitical shifts and India's economic trajectory. It highlighted India's advantages in services, manufacturing, and its growing potential in technological partnerships. Speakers noted challenges and opportunities for India amid the shifting global priorities. The session was addressed by: • Professor David Bach, President, International Institute for Management and Development (IMD) & Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy (Switzerland) • Michael Every, Global Strategist, Rabobank (Singapore) • Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, Former Ambassador of India to the US, Israel and France • Ambassador Anil Wadhwa, Former Ambassador of India to Italy, Thailand, Oman and Poland and Distinguished Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation • Siddhant Narayan Kaul, MD, Nicco Engineering Services Limited The session was chaired and moderated by Indrani Bagchi, CEO, Ananta Centre. #CIIGEPF2024 #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24 #EconomicGrowth #Development

"India's low market volatility attracts a high amount of #ForeignInvestment, which is essential for India´s #growth. Capital formation is the key, and SEBI's focus on nurturing new investors strengthens the #investment ecosystem. Preserving this momentum is crucial for sustainable growth,” said Ananth Narayan G, Whole-Time Member, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) at the session on 'Financing Future Growth' at CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 in New Delhi today. The session was also addressed by: • C S Setty Chairman, State Bank of India • Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE India • Dr P R Jaishankar, MD, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) • Amit Chandra, Chairperson, Bain Capital India Office and Co-Founder, ATE Chandra Foundation The session was chaired and moderated by Rajiv Memani, President Designate, CII and Chairman & CEO, EY India and Chair – EY Growth Markets Council #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24 #CIIGEPF2024 #EconomicGrowth #Development

“India, as the fastest-growing major economy, is a global hub for #Manufacturing & innovation, with 1,700+ global capability centers employing 3M+ in engineering & technology. With initiatives like #MakeInIndia, labour reforms and skilling programs, India is leading in driving growth & future readiness", said Ms Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India at the session on Indian Manufacturing: Growth Story and Future Readiness at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 organized by CII today in New Delhi. "Very good practices have been brought in, including land pooling systems to make more industrial land available. Reclaiming land has helped make greater land available to industry. In logistics, we have a very good framework that has been worked out in collaboration with the industry. This has helped reduce #logistic costs, and we are aiming to reduce them further through various initiatives, including improving our #infrastructure”, said Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India The session was addressed by: •⁠ ⁠Nadir B Godrej, Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals) •⁠ ⁠Deepak Shetty, CEO & Managing Director, JCB India Ltd. (India) •⁠ ⁠Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India (India) •⁠ ⁠Dr Rana Hasan, Director, Development Economics and Indicators Division, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB) (India) The session was moderated by Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, India #CIIGEPF2024 #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24  #EconomicGrowth #Development

The session on The Four Trends that will Shape the Global Economy in the Coming Decade – AI & Technology, Demography, Geopolitics, Sustainability was held at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 organized by CII today in New Delhi. The discussion highlighted that the global economy is undergoing major changes, shaped by four key trends: AI and technology, demography, geopolitics, and sustainability. These trends are transforming industries and economies, bringing both new opportunities and serious challenges for developed and developing nations. Advancements in AI, quantum computing, and 3D printing could boost productivity and revolutionize industries. Governments and organizations need to create policies that ensure everyone benefits from these technologies. The session was addressed by – • Rajeev Peshawaria, Chief Executive Officer, Stewardship Asia Centre (Singapore) and President, Leadership Energy Consulting • Rohini Somanathan, Head of the Economics Department, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University • Michael Every, Global Strategist, Rabobank • Nitendra Rajput, SVP and Head, Mastercard AI Garage, Mastercard • Ruchir Agarwal, Director of the Raj Center, Columbia University and President of the Global Talent Fund The session was chaired and moderated by Ramachandran Dinesh, Immediate Past President, CII and Executive Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions. #CIIGEPF2024 #GlobalEconomicPolicyForum24 #EconomicGrowth #Development Stanford King Center on Global Development