Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 provides a strong and positive framework for accelerating economic growth, strengthening manufacturing competitiveness and improving ease of living. Following a live budget viewing session held in Gandhinagar, CII Gujarat stated that the budget balances immediate economic stimulus with long-term capacity building, guided by the central theme of ‘Sankalp’ and the three stated prio…
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Ahmedabad, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry representatives in Ahmedabad on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget, describing it as balanced and inclusive, with a clear long-term vision for economic growth across sectors. Speaking after the Budget presentation, manufacturing and industry leaders highlighted the emphasis on fiscal discipline, public health, agriculture, manufacturing and ease of doing business.Nirag Choksi, Co-Convenor of the Manufacturing Panel at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and …
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27, with its next‑generation reforms, builds confidence, and its thrust on public capital expenditure will enhance private investment.CII welcomed the continued focus on fiscal prudence, noting that the fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP for FY27 reinforces confidence in India’s macroeconomic management.”There is broad recognition on fiscal discipline, including adherence to the …
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry on Thursday concurred with the Economic Survey 2025–26’s assessment of India’s growth outlook, with the projected growth rate of 6.8–7.2 per cent in FY27 appearing realistic amid global uncertainties.The industry body forecasted that with moderate level inflation, India is poised for “double digit nominal growth, which should help augment revenues and moderate borrowings, further easing pressures on real interest rate and thus t…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The unprecedented preferential access secured for over 99 per cent of Indian exports is a game-changer for Indian industry, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Tuesday.With the India-EU deal, Rs 6.41 lakh crore ($75 billion) worth exports are poised for take-off, with $33 billion of exports in labour-intensive sectors like textiles, leather, marine products, gems and jewellery are set to gain immensely from preferential access under the FTA.According to Ch…
Davos, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has emerged as a key point of interest for global financial institutions, investors, and technology companies at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting here, with global companies seeking deeper engagement around India-linked financial services, innovation, and cross-border operations, it was announced on Friday.The discussions in Davos reflect growing confidence in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City’s (GIFT Cit…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Business confidence in India is steadily improving, reflecting strong domestic demand and expectations of continued reforms in the Union Budget 2026–27, according to the latest Business Outlook Survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday.CII’s Business Confidence Index rose for the third straight quarter to 66.5 in Q3 FY26, marking its highest level in five quarters.The report showed that companies are optimistic about demand, profitability and inv…