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FICCI Secretary General Mr Anant Swarup called on Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. They discussed ways to strengthen India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem and explored opportunities for deeper industry-government collaboration to support the sector’s growth.

India’s engagement with Europe is entering a decisive phase. As FTAs with the EU, UK & EFTA gather momentum, industry-government collaboration will be key to unlocking new export opportunities and strengthening India’s global value chain integration: FICCI Secretary General Mr Anant Swarup at FICCI & @CTIL_india’s Conference on Next-Gen Trade Pacts: Leveraging India’s Partnership with Europe under FTAs

At the India–Chile Business Roundtable organised by FICCI with the support of the Hon'ble Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Mr @PiyushGoyal, Hon’ble Commerce & Industry Minister, said that India offers immense opportunities for global partnerships and investment. Highlighting India’s rapidly growing economy and expanding consumer market driven by its large and dynamic population, the Hon’ble Minister stressed the importance of building a balanced, equitable, fair, and comprehensive partnership between India and Chile. He also underlined the Government’s continued efforts to reduce compliance burden and simplify procedures to make investing in India easier and more attractive. @DoC_GoI @CimGOI

आज अहमदाबाद में गुजरात के प्रमुख उद्योगपतियों के साथ सार्थक संवाद कर उन्हें प्रदेश में निवेश हेतु आमंत्रित किया। हमारी सरकार पारदर्शी नीतियों एवं सुदृढ़ आधारभूत संरचना के माध्यम से Ease of Doing Business को बढ़ावा देते हुए उद्योगों को हर संभव सुविधा प्रदान करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है। पिछले सवा दो वर्षों में प्रदेश में उद्योगों के लिए अनुकूल वातावरण तेजी से विकसित हुआ है, जिससे निवेश को नई गति मिली है तथा युवाओं के लिए व्यापक स्तर पर रोजगार के अवसर सृजित हो रहे हैं। माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के ‘विकास भी विरासत भी’ के मंत्र पर चलते हुए हमारी सरकार विकसित भारत-2047 के संकल्प को साकार करने में राजस्थान की अग्रणी भूमिका सुनिश्चित करने हेतु पूर्ण प्रतिबद्धता के साथ कार्य कर रही है। #आपणो_अग्रणी_राजस्थान

The passing of Leena Jaisani, Deputy Secretary General and Head of Media & Entertainment at @ficci_india, is a profound loss. She dedicated years to this institution with sincerity and purpose. Her work spoke for itself. She will be remembered for the commitment and integrity she brought to everything she did. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones. 🙏

Makkal Needhi Maiam President and Rajya Sabha MP Thiru. Kamal Haasan @ikamalhaasan expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Leena Jaisani, Deputy Secretary General and Head of Media & Entertainment at FICCI, and offers his heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. #KamalHaasan #KamalHaasan_MP #MakkalNeedhiMaiam

FICCI delegation led by Mr Munjal Shroff, Co-Chair, FICCI AVGC Committee along with Mr Manvendra Shukul, Chair, FICCI M&E Skill-Ed Forum, Mr Chaitanya Chinchlikar, VP, Whistling Woods International, and Ms Leena Jaisani, Deputy Secretary General, FICCI, met with Mr @AshwiniVaishnaw, Hon'ble Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The discussion focused on various issues, including the strengthening of the AVGC sector and the overall Media and Entertainment industry. @MIB_Hindi @MIB_India @PIB_India @PIBHindi @airnewsalerts @AIRNewsHindi @DDNewslive @DDNewsHindi @leenajaisani

FICCI mourns the untimely demise of Ms Leena Jaisani (1970–2026), a cherished member of the FICCI family whose warmth and dedication left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of working with her. Her contributions to FICCI reflect a spirit of sincere commitment and quiet excellence — always working with kindness, purpose, and an unwavering sense of responsibility. She will be deeply missed, and we will remember her not only for the work she did but also for the warmth.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Leena Jaisani, Deputy Secretary General and Head of Media & Entertainment at FICCI. My dear friend Leena Ji, we worked together, though you gave far more than you ever claimed. FICCI, born of the visionary ideals of M. K. Gandhi, found in you a true torchbearer, carrying that legacy with clarity and purpose. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. @ficci_india

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My son @anantgoenka_rpg with Mr Lee Jae Myung, President of Korea and PM Modi.

Glimpses from the 9th edition of #IndiaPharma2026’, on the theme – ‘Discover in India: Leapfrogging Life-Sciences Innovation’, organized by FICCI jointly with the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt of India, and Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance. @JPNadda @Pharmadept @AnupriyaSPatel @IPAOfficialPage @MoHFW_INDIA @IndiaPharma2026

FICCI welcomes Mr Anant Swarup as its new Secretary General, effective 15th April 2026. A 1992-batch IRPS officer, Mr Swarup brings over three decades of expertise in public policy, trade remedies, railway, and international negotiations, including senior roles in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and India’s representation at the WTO in Geneva. His appointment strengthens FICCI’s senior leadership, with Ms Jyoti Vij continuing to serve as Director General.

The 9th edition of #IndiaPharma2026’, on the theme – ‘Discover in India: Leapfrogging Life-Sciences Innovation’, organized by FICCI jointly with the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt of India, and Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, begins at Federation House, New Delhi. Watch the live session at youtube.com/live/V8L88GHCG… @JPNadda @Pharmadept @AnupriyaSPatel @IPAOfficialPage @MoHFW_INDIA @IndiaPharma2026

They say an arrow needs to be pulled back before it can fly forward. As a little girl in Class III, Payal Nag faced a tragedy that could have limited her dreams forever. Losing all four limbs at such a tender age is something most of us cannot even begin to comprehend. And yet, she chose courage over despair. At the World Para Archery Series Final in Bangkok, she stood tall, stronger than her circumstances and fiercer than her fate, and created history by becoming the world’s first quadruple amputee archer. Defeating world champion Sheetal Devi, Payal didn’t just win a gold medal.. she reminded us all that there are no limits to what the human spirit can achieve. Payal, your journey is not just about sport. It is about resilience, dignity, and an unbreakable will. As a mother, as a citizen, and as someone who deeply believes in the power of women, I celebrate you today with immense pride and joy.

You need 3 wins every day: A physical win - Walk, run, lift, swim. A mental win - Read, write, learn, create. A spiritual win - Pray, reflect, meditate, grow.

It has been a huge honor to serve as President at FICCI. I would like to commend the wonderful team at FICCI that makes the President successful. FICCI does a lot in the background, helping shape government policy and driving thought leadership. All of this is made possible by the dedicated teams at FICCI and the support of past Presidents: Dr @anishshah21, FICCI President (2023-24) at #FICCIFoundationDay.

I firmly believe that one of the best ways to serve the nation without being in the government is to lead an organization like FICCI. I look back with honor, pride, and a deep sense of satisfaction: Mr Sanjiv Mehta, FICCI President (2021-22) at #FICCIFoundationDay.

It is a great honor, and thank you all for this. My association with FICCI has been one of the most gratifying experiences for me. Coming from the financial services industry, where interactions are largely with RBI, SEBI, and IRDAI, this experience gave me a valuable opportunity to understand how real India works: Mr @rasheshshah, FICCI President (2017-18) at #FICCIFoundationDay.