Insurance Reforms Needed in Budget to Bridge Coverage Gap
India's insurance penetration lags at 3.7% of GDP. Experts urge tax parity for pensions, wealth products & stamp duty relief in rural areas to enhance financial inclusion.
India's insurance penetration lags at 3.7% of GDP. Experts urge tax parity for pensions, wealth products & stamp duty relief in rural areas to enhance financial inclusion.
CII urges institutional reforms & fiscal consolidation in Budget 2026-27 for growth. Key asks: tech to curb tax evasion, debt control, PSU privatisation, and revamping food distribution. Read more.
CII recommends a clear 3-year privatisation pipeline for PSUs in its budget suggestions, aiming to boost investor confidence and government revenue. Read the full proposal.
Union Budget 2025 allocates ₹1,28,650 crore to education, focusing on digital schools, AI, and expanding IITs & medical seats. A strategic shift to build future-ready infrastructure.
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government presents a Rs 24,496 crore supplementary budget, prioritizing industrial development, power, and healthcare. Key allocations aim to boost state's economic growth.
Uttar Pradesh tables a Rs 24,496 crore supplementary budget, boosting total outlay to Rs 8.33 lakh crore. Focus on industrial development, healthcare, and infrastructure. Key allocations for power, solar energy, and medical education.
Stakeholders at a CII conference in Trichy outline a collaborative plan to boost medical tourism, leveraging the city's airport connectivity and affordable care to attract international patients.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented a ₹24,420 crore supplementary budget for 2024-25, focusing on infrastructure, housing, and farmer welfare. Get the full details here.
CII President Rajiv Memani proposes a targeted strategy focusing on India's 50 most imported goods to boost manufacturing, create jobs, and calls for enhanced disinvestment to fund infrastructure. Read the full plan.
CII President Rajiv Memani urges continued reforms in power, mining, and judiciary for growth. He highlights India's 8% GDP and a $2 lakh crore disinvestment target. Read the full interview.
Delhi Electronic Media XI won the Akhilesh Das Gupta All Media Cricket trophy, defeating UPSJA by 4 runs in a thrilling final. Also, updates on women's boxing, golf, and state-wide box cricket trials announced.
Vizag MP M Sribharat outlines Andhra Pradesh's pro-business reforms, citing ease of doing business and key bills to attract industrial investments. Explore the emerging opportunities.
Delhi government increases transport department budget by 60% to ₹7,904 crore for 2025-26, focusing on electric buses, metro expansion, and last-mile connectivity. Read the full plan.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held crucial pre-budget consultations with Karnataka officials in Hampi, focusing on state-specific growth proposals for the 2025 Union Budget.
The Indian government invites citizens to submit suggestions for the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 via MyGov. Contribute to policies for inclusive growth and national development.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2025 on a Sunday, continuing the tradition of February 1 announcements. Get the latest details here.
AFCONS Infrastructure secures the prestigious CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2025 for its pioneering Digital Twin technology, marking a major leap in Indian construction innovation. Discover how they are transforming projects.
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MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar presents ₹16,530.5 crore budget for 2026-27. No new taxes, major focus on sanitation, waste management, and business reforms. Key details inside.
MCD Commissioner presents Rs 16,530 crore budget for 2026-27, keeping tax rates unchanged. Sanitation gets highest allocation of Rs 4,795 crore, followed by education. Read key highlights.
Lucknow's Purple Fair, organized by NADT RC & CII, displayed handmade crafts by differently-abled individuals. The event featured cultural performances and emphasized inclusivity and empowerment. Read more.
BHEL Trichy's ED S Prabhakar emphasized upskilling MSME workforce & digital transformation at a CII conference. Learn about the challenges in raw material procurement and new export opportunities.
A new white paper outlines policy reforms to propel India's media & entertainment sector. With 10 million jobs at stake, leaders call for innovation and global expansion. Read more.
At CII Big Picture Summit 2025, Rajkummar Rao critiqued algorithm-driven content, praised Kantara's Rishabh Shetty, and expressed his longing for authentic storytelling. Read his full take.
I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju urges industry to embrace AI for growth, highlighting direct-to-mobile trials. India's M&E sector aims for $100 billion by 2030. Read more.
Madhya Pradesh government presents second supplementary budget of ₹14,000 crore with focus on Ladli Behna scheme, housing projects, and MLA salary hikes during winter session from Dec 1-5.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi presents Rs 17,440 crore supplementary budget, boosting farmer aid & women's scheme. State's total budget now exceeds Rs 3 lakh crore. Read more.
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CII Northern Region praises India's simplified labour codes, highlighting benefits for industry and workers. Learn how these reforms boost ease of doing business.
Gadchiroli's abundant mineral reserves including iron ore and limestone could drive significant economic growth with industrial backing. Collector Avishyant Panda presents investment roadmap.