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India’s export momentum continues to strengthen! April–June 2026–27 exports are estimated at USD 232.73 bn, up 11.37% YoY. Merchandise exports grew 15.92%, while services exports remain a key driver of India’s global trade leadership. #Exports #India #Trade #CII #EconomicGrowth #Manufacturing #GlobalTrade

CII in collaboration with the Centre for WTO Studies (CWS), and knowledge partner Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), successfully organized a Capacity Building seminar on "Growing Opportunities from Free Trade Agreements - An Industry Perspective" on 10 July in Vijayawada. @FollowCII @CWS_iift @MPEDACOCHIN

Strengthening India - Côte d’Ivoire economic engagement, the CII Business Delegation to Côte d’Ivoire participated in the Consultative Group Meeting on Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (2026–2030), organised by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and the World Bank. The delegation was led by Shri Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central & West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The delegation held productive engagements with H.E. Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts; H.E. Bruno Nabagné Koné, Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production; and Dr. Klo Fagama, Director General of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry, amongst other engagements exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration. The visit reaffirmed CII’s commitment to strengthening India - Africa business partnerships and fostering sustainable economic cooperation.

The CII Delegation to Russia, led by Mr. Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd., met with H.E. Mr. Oleg Vladimirovich Korobchenko, Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, along with senior Government officials from the Republic of Tatarstan, in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on 7 July 2026. @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia #CII #IndiaRussia #TradeCooperation #Investment #IndustryAcademia #EconomicPartnership #Russia #Yekaterinburg

The CII delegation to Russia, led by Mr. Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd., met with the Russian Foreign Trade Academy, in Yekaterinburg, Russia on 7July 2026. The interaction focused on strengthening India–Russia collaboration in trade, industry, and capacity building, while exploring opportunities to deepen academic and institutional partnerships that support business development. Discussions also highlighted the importance of enhancing industry–academia linkages, knowledge exchange, and skills development to facilitate greater bilateral trade and investment. @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia #CII #IndiaRussia #TradeCooperation #Investment #IndustryAcademia #EconomicPartnership #Russia #Yekaterinburg

Commercial ties between India and Maldives continues to grow strenuously and Indian businesses today are one of the most active and valued contributors across our economy, from infrastructure to service. We see considerable room to build on this path, and to support this, we have also been strengthening our regulatory framework to make the Maldives a more attractive and predictable destination for private enterprises.~ H E Mr Mohamed Saeed, Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Republic of Maldives; at the industry interaction organised by CII on 9 July 2026, in New Delhi. @HCIMaldives @MDVinINDIA

Owing to its Neighbourhood First Policy, India remains a steadfast and important partner to the Maldives specially in times of need. Indian businesses have made significant contribution in #infrastructure, #healthcare, #education, #financialservices and #trade. As Maldives continues to grow there are tremendous opportunities to expand this partnership into new emerging sectors. We invite all Indian business to grow beyond traditional sectors and explore opportunities into newer sectors such as renewable energy, tourism, fisheries, agriculture, logistics, and sustainable infrastructure.~ HE Aishath Azeema, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to India, at the industry interaction with H E Mr Mohamed Saeed Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade, Republic of Maldives, organised by CII on 9 July in New Delhi. @HCIMaldives @MDVinINDIA

The recent decisions taken by our two leaders open an entirely new chapter in India–Maldives economic relations. The proposed Bilateral Free Trade Agreement, operationalisation of trade settlement in local currencies, enhanced investment promotion, cooperation in the blue economy, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, digital public infrastructure and renewable energy together create a strong roadmap for future collaboration.~ Mr Kunal Mutha, Member CII & Executive Director, Mohan Mutha Exports Pvt Ltd. at the industry interaction with H E Mr Mohamed Saeed Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade, Republic of Maldives, organised by CII on 9 July in New Delhi. @HCIMaldives @MDVinINDIA

CII organised the India–Australia CEOs Forum, held in the presence of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India and H.E Anthony Albanese, Hon'ble Prime Minister of Australia, in Melbourne on 9 July 2026. The Forum brought together leading business leaders from both countries to reinforce the growing economic partnership and identify new avenues for trade, investment and technology collaboration. @HCICanberra @followcii #IndiaAustralia #CEOsForum #CII #IndiaAustraliaPartnership #Trade #Investment #EconomicCooperation #Innovation #CleanEnergy #CriticalMinerals #IndAusECTA #BusinessDiplomacy #IndustryPartnership

The CII delegation to Russia, led by Mr. Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd., attended the session "Architecture of a Multipolar Industrial Partnership" at INNOPROM 2026 in Ekaterinburg on 6 July 2026. The session brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and international organisations to discuss emerging opportunities for investment, trade, and industrial cooperation across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Deliberations underscored the growing importance of resilient supply chains, technology collaboration, professional networks, and cross-border industrial partnerships in shaping a more connected and multipolar global economy. @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia @INNOPROM

The CII delegation to Russia, led by Mr. Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd., had a brief interaction with Mr. Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), UAE, on the sidelines of INNOPROM 2026 in Ekaterinburg on 6 July 2026. @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia @UAEembassyIndia @IndembAbuDhabi @MoIATUAE @INNOPROM

The CII delegation to Russia, led by Mr. Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd., had a brief interaction with H.E. Mr. Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation, during INNOPROM held in Ekaterinburg on 6 July 2026. The discussions highlighted the growing momentum in India–Russia industrial cooperation and set the stage for INNOPROM. India 2026, to be held in New Delhi from 9–11 September. The exhibition will serve as a key platform for fostering business partnerships, promoting technology collaboration, facilitating industrial investments, and identifying new opportunities for bilateral trade and manufacturing cooperation. @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia @INNOPROM

The CII Business Delegation to Russia led by Mr Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt Ltd met with Opora Russia to explore avenues for enhanced collaboration between Indian and Russian MSMEs on 4 July in Moscow. The discussions focused on promoting bilateral trade, facilitating business-to-business partnerships, encouraging investment, and fostering cooperation in innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development. The engagement reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to building a stronger and more resilient India–Russia business partnership. #CII #IndiaRussia #OporaRussia #MSME #Trade #Investment #BusinessPartnership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #EconomicCooperation @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia @opora_russia

The CII Business Delegation to Russia led by Mr Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt Ltd met with H2 Invest to discuss opportunities for collaboration in the hydrogen economy, clean energy technologies, and sustainable industrial solutions on 4 July in Moscow . The interaction focused on fostering investment, technology partnerships, and knowledge exchange to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon future while strengthening India–Russia cooperation in emerging energy sectors. #CII #IndiaRussia #Hydrogen #CleanEnergy #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Investment #Innovation #IndiaRussiaPartnership @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia

The CII Business Delegation to Russia led by Mr Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt Ltd engaged with Skolkovo, Russia’s leading innovation ecosystem, to explore opportunities for deeper India–Russia collaboration in technology, startups, advanced manufacturing, AI, deep-tech, and R&D on 4 July in Moscow. The discussions underscored a shared commitment to fostering innovation-led growth, strengthening industry partnerships, and creating new avenues for investment and commercialization. #CII #IndiaRussia #Skolkovo #Innovation #Startups #DeepTech #AI #Technology #Investment #GlobalPartnerships @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia @skolkovo

The India-Saudi Arabia relationship has evolved far beyond a traditional energy partnership. Today, it stands as one of the most significant economic and strategic collaborations shaping the future of both nations. While India continues to import critical energy resources such as #CrudeOil, #LPG, #Fertilizers and #Chemicals, it is exporting high-value #EngineeringGoods, #PetroleumProducts, #Textiles, food products, ceramics and chemicals. This reflects a partnership that is steadily moving up the value chain. The India-Saudi Arabia corridor is no longer just about commerce; it is becoming a strategic bridge for innovation, sustainability, resilience and shared prosperity. #IndiaSaudiArabia #BilateralTrade #EconomicPartnership #EconomicPartnership #EnergySecurity #Manufacturing #DigitalEconomy #CII @KSAembassyIND @IndianEmbRiyadh @MISA @KSAMOFA @FollowCII

The CII delegation to Russia, led by Mr Rajasekharan Jambulingam, Managing Director, Value Energy Technologies Pvt Ltd, participated in the Russia–India Investment Forum held in Moscow on 3 July 2026. Delivering the welcome remarks, Mr. Jambulingam highlighted the growing potential for bilateral investments, stronger industrial collaboration, and resilient supply chains. The Forum, attended by Mr. Vladimir Ilyichev, Chairman of the Russian part of the Working Group, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation; Mr. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Chairman of the Indian part of the Working Group, Secretary, DPIIT, Government of India; and H.E. Mr. Vinay Kumar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Russian Federation, reaffirmed the shared commitment to creating new opportunities for businesses, enhancing investment flows, and deepening the India–Russia strategic economic partnership. @IndEmbMoscow @RusEmbIndia @DPIITGoI @FollowCII