Confederation of Indian Industry

October 8, 2025 10:41 AM

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Concludes Strategic Visit to Qatar, Eyes Doubled Trade by 2030

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal wrapped up a three-day visit to Qatar on October 7, 2025, marking a significant step forward in economic ties between the two nations as they work toward ambitious bilateral trade targets. During his visit from October 5-7, Goyal paid a courtesy call on Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, conveying greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advanci...

July 3, 2025 4:02 PM

India’s GDP growth projected at 6.4-6.7% for FY26: CII

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has projected India’s real GDP growth to remain in the range of 6.4% to 6.7% in the financial year 2025-26, reiterating the country’s position as the fastest-growing major economy globally. Speaking at an industry event in New Delhi on Thursday, CII President Rajiv Memani observed that India continues to be a bright spot amid heightened global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. “Competitiveness is India’s passport to prosperity. But it must...

May 30, 2025 11:53 AM

India to be fastest-growing economy for next 30 years: Piyush Goyal

India is poised to remain the fastest-growing large economy for the next three decades, with a sustained annual growth rate of 6–7%, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2025, Goyal said the government is aiming to push growth to 8% at constant prices. “Even amidst international upheavals, we are among the better-performing emerging markets,” he said. “Today, India holds the wor...

February 18, 2025 5:14 PM

India-Qatar business forum eyes growth in tech, diversification beyond energy

The India-Qatar Joint Business Forum was held on Tuesday in New Delhi, coinciding with the visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of Qatar. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the forum focused on expanding economic collaboration between the two nations. Union Minister Piyush Goyal, in his address at the inaugural session, outlined India's ambition to become a USD 30-...

July 30, 2024 5:18 PM

PM Modi asks India Inc to compete with the government in creating jobs and investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed leaders of Indian industry at a post-budget conference organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi. In his speech, PM Modi highlighted the economic achievements of his government over the past decade and urged the private sector to step up its efforts in job creation and investment. PM Modi said, "When in 2013-14 the last budget of Dr Manmohan Singh's government was presented, it was Rs 16 lakh crore. Today, in our gover...