About CII

CII charts change by working closely with Government on policy issues, interfacing with thought leaders, and enhancing effi ciency, competitiveness and business opportunities for industry through a range of specialized services and strategic global linkages. It also provides a platform for consensus-building and networking on key issues.

Extending its agenda beyond business, CII assists industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programmes. Partnerships with civil society organizations carry forward corporate initiatives for integrated and inclusive development across diverse domains including affi rmative action, healthcare, education, livelihood, diversity management, skill development, empowerment of women, and water, to name a few

As a developmental institution working towards India’s overall growth with a special focus on India@75 in 2022, the CII theme for 2018-19, India RISE : Responsible. Inclusive. Sustainable. Entrepreneurial emphasizes Industry’s role in partnering Government to accelerate India’s growth and development. The focus will be on key enablers such as job creation; skill development; fi nancing growth; promoting next gen manufacturing; sustainability; corporate social responsibility and governance and transparency.

With 65 offi ces, including 9 Centres of Excellence, in India, and 10 overseas offi ces in Australia, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Singapore, South Africa, UAE, UK, and USA, as well as institutional partnerships with 355 counterpart organizations in 126 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business communit