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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

India’s manufacturing transformation is central to building a globally competitive, resilient and future-ready economy. On 17 December, Mumbai — India’s financial capital — will host the 22nd CII Manufacturing Summit 2026, under the leadership of Mr Jamshyd N. Godrej, Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd bringing the spotlight to the future of Indian manufacturing. Building India’s Manufacturing Future, Responsibly. 🔗 Register here: @PMOIndia @narendramodi @PIB_India @MHI_GoI @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @SteelMinIndia @MinOfPower @CMOMaharashtra @Invest_Maha @midc_india @GodrejEnt_group #CIIMfgSummit2026 #MakeInIndia #IndianManufacturing #ViksitBharat

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with Generali Central, UNDP, and Central Bank of India, invites MSMEs to a Half-Day ESG Capacity Building Workshop in Ahmedabad. The workshop will offer practical insights into ESG integration, risk assessment, resource efficiency, and actionable measures to strengthen business resilience. Participants will also gain access to a complimentary MSME Credit Eligibility Calculator and an opportunity for recognition as an ESG Champion at the national level. Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 Venue: Central Bank of India, 10th Floor, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad Batches: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Participation is complimentary but registration is compulsory! Register now: Register now to building stronger, more sustainable, and future-ready enterprises! @FollowCII @CMOGuj #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat

Day 1 Update | 37th CII Western Region Work-Skills Competition 2026 🏆 The 37th CII Western Region Work-Skills Competition 2026 commenced today at Don Bosco ITI, Vidyavihar, Mumbai, with 350+ participants competing across 52 trades from industries, ITIs and technical institutions across the Western Region. In his address, Mr Bobby Kuriakose, Convener, CII Maharashtra State Skill Development Panel and Director – HR, Forbes Marshall, emphasised the importance of skill development and industry-institution collaboration in building a future-ready workforce. The competition continues on 28 October, celebrating vocational excellence, technical proficiency and industry-ready skills. Best wishes to all participants! #CII #CIIWesternRegion #WorkSkillsCompetition2026 #SkillDevelopment #SkillIndia #FutureReadyWorkforce #Manufacturing #IndustryAcademiaCollaboration

Join the CII MP Buyer-Seller Meet 2026! 📅 Tuesday, 03 November 2026 📍 Govindpura Industrial Association (GIA), Bhopal Connect with buyers, manufacturers, suppliers & industry leaders to explore new business opportunities and partnerships. Participation Fees: • CII Member: ₹1,500 + Taxes • Non-Member: ₹2,000 + Taxes • Table Space: ₹10,000 + Taxes 🔗 Register: For more information, connect with us on sudhanshu.johri@cii.in | hrithik.argal@cii.in #CII #CIIEvents #CIIWR #CIIMP #BuyerSellerMeet #B2B #Networking #Manufacturing #Bhopal

🚀 CII WR Startup Buzz | The Chief Simplifier: Why Startups Win by Doing Less Can startups achieve more by doing less? Discover how simplicity, focus, and prioritisation can help startups build smarter, stronger, and more scalable businesses. Join an insightful conversation with Mr Pushkaraj Shenai, Chief Simplifier, Happiveda Solutions, moderated by Mr Ravikant Sabnavis, Co-Chairman, CII WR Sub-Committee on Start-ups & Partner, Daily Roti LLP. 📅 Date: 29 October 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM IST 💻 Format: Live Webinar 🔗 Register Now: @rsabnavis @NinadKarpe #CII #CIIStartupBuzz #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #StartupEcosystem #BusinessGrowth

Panel Discussion | Industry–Academia Connect 2.0: Building Future-Ready Talent through Strategic Partnerships “Building a future-ready workforce requires stronger collaboration between industry and academia, moving beyond traditional education models towards co-created curricula, experiential learning, apprenticeships, AI-enabled education and industry-led innovation. Strategic partnerships, continuous faculty–industry engagement and emerging technologies will be critical to bridging the skills gap, nurturing agile talent and preparing India’s workforce for evolving industry needs.” Panellists: Mr Leighton Ernstberger, Senior Technical Consultant, Tertiary Education, British Council Dr Richard Lobo, Chief Innovation Officer, Tata Chemicals Mr Tarun Anand, Chancellor & Founder, Universal AI University Moderator: Mr Datta Kuvalekar, COO, Forbes Marshall

RT @MPLodha: Inaugurated the 7th Global Education Conclave on “Education 2035: Designing Talent for a Transformative Future” at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. The conclave brought together education and industry leaders to discuss the future of education, skill development and building a workforce equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming world. #GlobalEducationConclave #Education2035 #FutureOfEducation #SkillDevelopment #MPLodha

Fireside Chat on Future Talent: The Role of Industry, Universities and Technology, featuring Dr Naushad Forbes, Past President, CII and Chairperson, Forbes Marshall, and Dr Ranjan Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, Nayanata University, deliberated on the evolving role of education in the age of AI, emphasising curiosity-driven learning, strong foundational knowledge and critical thinking. The discussion highlighted how AI can enhance efficiency and serve as a thought partner, while underscoring that human judgment, empathy, ethics and lived experience remain irreplaceable in shaping future-ready learners. @NayantaUni @NaushadF @FollowCII @CIIEvents

As technology, supply chains and workforce expectations evolve, the need for industry-ready talent has never been greater. While AI is transforming how we work, strong domain knowledge, foundational skills and continuous learning remain indispensable. Industry and academia must move beyond conventional partnerships to co-create curricula, enable internships, support live projects and nurture talent through hands-on training. By investing in people and aligning education with emerging industry needs, we can build a future-ready workforce and create a win-win ecosystem for industry, academia and India’s growth. - Dr C Jayakumar, Chairman – CII WR CHRO Forum 2026 & Executive Vice President & Head – Corporate Human Resources, Larsen & Toubro Group

AI is creating a new paradigm for industry–academia collaboration, empowering students to become job-ready, innovative and entrepreneurial from day one. The opportunity before us is to move beyond bridging the skills gap and build a culture where industry mentors young innovators, universities drive impactful research, and ideas translate into scalable business solutions. By combining the power of technology, academic excellence and industry expertise, we can accelerate innovation and prepare India’s workforce for the future. - Mr Bharat Agarwal, Chairman, CII Western Region Subcommittee on Education and President, Vishwakarma University

BREAKING NEWS | Maharashtra Government Calls on Industry to Empower Youth, Accelerate Innovation & Build Future-Ready Skills “Industry Must Become a Partner in Nurturing Young Talent by Creating Opportunities, Enabling Hands-on Experience and Strengthening Mentorship.” The Maharashtra Government has called upon industry to join hands in bridging the skills gap, empowering young innovators and transforming ITIs through industry-led training and public-private partnerships. Emphasising the importance of collective action, the government urged companies to extend mentorship and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly in rural Maharashtra, and help young people turn their ideas into opportunities - Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon'ble Minister of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Government of Maharashtra @MPLodha @GoM_SEEID @CMOMaharashtra @PIBMumbai @CIIEvents @FollowCII

RT @Nexusnewsindia: Ahmedabad CII Pharma Summit 2026માં દવાઓની ગુણવત્તા, સંશોધન, રોકાણ, કુશળ માનવબળ, સપ્લાય ચેઇન અને વૈશ્વિક બજારો જેવા મુદ્દાઓ પર ભાર મૂકવામાં આવ્યો હતો. KAMALL SONI AHMEDABAD

RT @ians_india: Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Poonam G. Kaushik, Deputy Managing Director, Meteoric Biopharmaceutical, USA says, ''In the global scenario, every year we are hit by something or the other, sometimes by a pandemic, sometimes by wars. The pandemic taught us that in all these situations, we must learn to navigate through them. When global supply chains are affected, along with the pharmaceutical industry, all other industries globally suffer as well, and the ultimate burden falls on the end beneficiary...''

RT @ians_india: Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Dr. Viranchi Shah, National President, Indian Drug Manufacturers Association, says, ''This is a commendable initiative by CII, hosting the Global Pharma Summit in Ahmedabad. You may be aware that India is known as the 'Pharmacy of the World' because it is the world's third-largest manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. Gujarat is considered the pharmaceutical capital of India, as nearly 30% of India's pharmaceutical manufacturing takes place here..''

RT @journoviews: Gujarat Pharma Sector Targets Value-Led Growth #pharma @FollowCII @CII4WR #gujarat #BusinessNews #GujaratNewsUpdate #journoviews

CII Gujarat held a fruitful interaction with Hon’ble @drpradyumanvaja, Cabinet Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment; Primary, Secondary & Adult Education; and Higher & Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, at Gandhinagar. Discussions were held on strengthening Industry–Academia Collaboration, bridging the gap between academia and industry, and enhancing MSME participation in skill development initiatives aligned with evolving industry requirements. The Hon’ble Minister expressed his positive interest in collaborating with CII Gujarat on these initiatives. The delegation also extended an invitation to the Hon’ble Minister for the 3rd Edition of the CII Gujarat MSME Conclave 2026, themed “Future Ready MSMEs: AI, Supply Chains & Business Opportunities,” scheduled for 30 October 2026 at Ahmedabad. The interaction was attended by Mr @achalbakeri, Chairman, CII Gujarat State Council and Chairman & Managing Director, Symphony Limited.; Mr Vinod Agrawal, Convenor, CII Gujarat Panel on Policy Advocacy & Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), and Chairman & Managing Director, Arunaya Organics Ltd.; Mr Varang Trivedi, Convenor, CII Gujarat MSME & Vendor Development Panel 2026 and CEO, Novosis Green Technologies LLP; Mr Keval Shah, Co-Convenor, CII Gujarat MSME & Vendor Development Panel 2026 and Director, Swati Switchgears India Pvt. Ltd. Mr Shyam Kadakia, Co-Convenor, CII Gujarat MSME & Vendor Development Panel 2026 and Managing Director, Pinnacle Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd.; Mr Himanshu Shah, State Head, CII Gujarat; and CII Secretariat. The discussion marked a positive step towards strengthening CII Gujarat’s engagement with the Government of Gujarat and fostering meaningful industry–academia partnerships. @CMOGuj @InfoGujarat #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat

As a National Partner for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027, CII successfully organised the Vibrant Gujarat Chennai Roadshow on 22 October 2026, strengthening engagement with industry leaders, investors and key stakeholders in Tamil Nadu to showcase Gujarat’s investment potential and explore new avenues for collaboration. The roadshow was part of a series of strategic engagements in Chennai on 21–22 October, aimed at building stronger institutional linkages, facilitating industry–government dialogue and identifying opportunities for cross-state collaboration. Key highlights: - Meeting with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to explore avenues for inter-state collaboration. - Engagement with the Tamil Nadu Working Women’s Hostels Corporation Ltd. to understand its operational model, infrastructure and available capacity. - Roundtable on “Strengthening Gujarat’s Startup Ecosystem” - 21 one-to-one B2G meetings connecting businesses with senior Government of Gujarat officials to discuss investment opportunities. - 250+ participants at the Chennai Roadshow, reflecting strong industry engagement. - Visit to Mahindra World City to gain insights into its integrated industrial and business ecosystem. These engagements reinforced the importance of industry–government dialogue, knowledge exchange and inter-state partnerships in driving investment-led growth. @iNDExtBureau @CMOGuj @sanghaviharsh @manisha_vakil @VibrantGujarat @FollowCII #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat #Chennai #VibrantGujarat