CII Western Region (WR)

We are delighted to welcome Mr Vir S Advani as the Chairman and Mr Milon Nag as the Deputy Chairman of the CII Western Region Council 2026-27. The new leadership will steer the region’s agenda with a strong focus on competitiveness, sustainability, globalisation, and inclusive growth, driving progress across key sectors. Set to accelerate #innovation, #infrastructure development, and #internationalisation across #Goa, #Gujarat, #MadhyaPradesh, and #Maharashtra #CIIWR #CIILeadership #EconomicGrowth #Sustainability @FollowCII @CIIEvents @midc_india @edc_goa @MPIDC @GIDC_IMDGoG @VibrantGujarat @Indiaat75 @DPIITGoI @CMOMaharashtra @CMOGuj @goacm @CMMadhyaPradesh @midc_india @MPIDC @VibrantGujarat @GovtofGoa

CII, FSSAI HOLD FOOD SAFETY SESSION The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), through its Food & Agriculture Centre of Excellence (CII-FACE), joined hands with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Government of Gujarat, to organise the 23rd State Connect Session in Ahmedabad. The programme focused on strengthening India’s food safety ecosystem through science-based regulations and efficient trade systems. @CMOGuj @sanghaviharsh @VibrantGujarat @GIDBGandhinagar @FollowCII @fssaiindia @CIIEvents @cii_face #CIIWR

CII Maharashtra invites you to a Webinar on Ensuring Quality and Compliance themed: GLP-1 Peptides in the Spotlight: Decoding Amino Acid Profiles of Peptide Therapeutics with AminoSAAYA LA8080 📅 Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 🕛 Time: 1200 – 1300 hrs (IST) 💻 Platform: Zoom As peptide therapeutics continue to transform modern healthcare, ensuring quality, sequence integrity, and regulatory compliance is more important than ever. Join us for an insightful session to understand the role of Amino Acid Analysis (AAA) in peptide characterization, quality control, impurity profiling, biosimilarity assessment, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge Partner: Hitachi High-Tech India Pvt. Ltd. @Hitachi_ht_en 🔗 Register here: cam.mycii.in/OR/OnlineRegis… We look forward to your participation. #CIIMaharashtra #Webinar #QualityAndCompliance #GLP1 #PeptideTherapeutics #Pharmaceuticals #Biopharma #AnalyticalChemistry #QualityControl #Research #HitachiHighTech

India’s gaming sector is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic gaming markets, driven by rapid smartphone adoption, affordable internet access, and a large gamer base. Comprising 488 million online gamers, of whom over 110 million are daily active players, the sector is well positioned for continued growth. #IndianGamingSector

The India–UK CETA is poised to boost bilateral trade and create new avenues for economic growth. With expanded market access and reduced trade barriers, the agreement is expected to open greater opportunities for Indian manufacturers, deepen integration into UK value chains, encourage investment flows, and support employment in export-oriented sectors. #IndiaUKCETA #CETA #IndiaUKTrade #IndianExports #TradeDeal

Global partnerships. Limitless possibilities. Leading country participation come together at #BSX2026 to drive collaboration and innovation. 📍 BIEC, Bengaluru 📅 7–9 Sept 2026 Register: forms.mycii.in/form/abc1327d-… #SpaceIndustry #GlobalPartnerships #BengaluruSpaceExpo #SpaceExpo

In The News ! Seminar on Food Safety by FSSAI with Past Chairman, CII Gujarat & Director, Vadilal Industries Ltd

In The News ! Industries Minister Eyes Opportunities With CII to Boost Skill Ecosystem. @DrPramodPSawant @goacm @MauvinGodinho @goa_idc @GovtofGoa @dip_goa @MSDESkillIndia @FollowCII @CIIEvents #CIIWR

CII Hospital Tech 2026 is designed to bring the healthcare ecosystem together under one platform. From knowledge sessions and live demonstrations to startup showcases, workshops and awards, the event will create opportunities for learning, networking and collaboration across the sector. Be part of one of Western India’s leading healthcare industry platforms. 8–9 September 2026 Hotel Taj Lands End, Mumbai Register now: cam.mycii.in/ORNew/Registra… @AsianCancerInst @LupinGlobal @joychak1 @cbdhage @Rfhospital @Kbagrodia @8roadsventures @ImmunicInc @CowasJ @sumeetagarawal @DrPrasadHC @Godrej_Hospital @kimshospitals #HospitalTech2026 #CIIHospitalTech #HealthcareIndia #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #MedTech

BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers, along with Hon'ble MoS Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, visited Bosch Global Software Technologies and the CII Green Business Centre in Hyderabad, showcasing India's leadership in AI, digital engineering, future-ready skilling and

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: On a Seminar of FSSAI, Past Chairman, CEO, FSSAI, Rajit Punhani says, "Today, CII and State Connect is a program in which we go to the states and together with CII, we organize this program. There are many stakeholders in this including industry, consumers, we at FSSAI, the state government, the Food and Drug Administration, Customs, we have Commissioner Customs here today. So, we all connect together and try and work out an integrated collaborative system. So, the benefit of this, especially nowadays with increasing exports of India's food products and imports..."

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: On a Seminar of FSSAI, Past Chairman, CII Gujarat, & Director Vadilal Industries Ltd, Devanshu Gandhi says, "Food safety is a very big subject, especially in the domestic market where sales and exports are taking place. Today, CII is trying to bring all the departments of the government under the food safety system to a platform and how to integrate it. For example, it should be easy to sell domestic food and it should be easy to export. If we see what is important in food safety, the most important thing in food safety is quality, authenticity and traceability of the product..."

CII Western Region to Host Workplace Wellbeing Summit on 28 July ! Register Now ! The summit will convene CXOs, CHROs, healthcare professionals, psychologists, and wellness experts to deliberate on strategies for building healthier and more resilient workplaces. The discussions will focus on workplace wellbeing, leadership, and mental health, with an emphasis on shaping the future of work through collaborative action. @FollowCII @MetropolisLab @RobinBanerjee_ #WorkplaceWellbeing #FutureofWork #Leadership #MentalHealthAtWork #CIIWR

In The News ! Industries minister explores opportunities with CII to boost Goa’s skilling ecosystem! timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/indus… @goacm @MauvinGodinho @goa_idc @GovtofGoa @dip_goa @MSDESkillIndia @FollowCII @CIIEvents #CIIWR

India–UK CETA: A New Gateway to Global Growth 🇮🇳🇬🇧 ~ Mr Vir S Advani Chairman, CII (Western Region) Happy to be part of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra's Shri @Dev_Fadnavis, UK CETA session. The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is more than a trade pact—it is a catalyst for exporters, MSMEs, startups, manufacturers, professionals, and the agriculture sector to expand globally and unlock new opportunities. As @FollowCII , we welcome this landmark agreement that will strengthen trade, boost investments, and position Maharashtra at the forefront of India's global growth story. Congratulations to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, Hon'ble Union Minister Shri @PiyushGoyal Ji, and all stakeholders on this historic achievement. The message is clear: Think Bigger. Think Global. Hon'ble Ministers Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha Ji, Shri Jaykumar Rawal Ji, Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India Mr. Harjinder Kang, along with other dignitaries, graced the occasion. @CMOMaharashtra @FinMinIndia @MEAIndia @midc_CEO @midc_india @MahaDGIPR @CII4Global @CIIEvents @MPLodha @JaykumarRawal @harjinderkangUK @BlueStarLtd @UKinMumbai @UKinIndia #IndiaUKCETA #Maharashtra #CII #Trade #Investment #UKIndia #Maharashtra #Mumbai #IndiaUKCETA

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which enters into force today, is set to significantly expand market access for Indian exporters, providing zero-duty access on 99% of India’s exports to the UK, covering nearly 100% of trade value. The agreement is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of key Indian sectors and create new opportunities for businesses, MSMEs, farmers, workers and manufacturers in the UK market. #IndiaUKCETA #CETA #IndiaUKTrade #IndianExports #TradeDeal

“The operationalization of the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a landmark milestone that will significantly strengthen bilateral economic relations and create new opportunities for Indian industry,” says Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII. @CB_CII #IndiaUKCETA @HCI_London @UKinIndia (1/4)

Youth is at the heart of a rapidly evolving world of work. As technology reshapes industries and new opportunities emerge, equipping them with relevant, future-ready skills is essential to unlocking their potential and strengthening India’s growth journey. This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, the focus must remain on building a skilled, adaptable, and future-ready workforce that can turn opportunity into progress. #SkillIndia #SkillsForASharedFuture #CIIWR

"India’s trade strategy offers Indian industry immense opportunities for growth and global expansion. The country has secured unprecedented access to some of the world’s largest and wealthiest markets. The task now is to maximize utilization and transform market access into market power through competitiveness, innovation and global partnerships," writes Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII. Read the full article at: shorturl.at/CGi5x @CB_CII @livemint #TradeAgreements #FreeTradeAgreements #FTA #GlobalTrade #MakeInIndia