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

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

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

The CII Pharma Summit 2026 kicked off to an inspiring start at Ahmedabad, spotlighting Gujarat’s undisputed leadership in shaping the future of global pharmaceuticals and biotherapeutics. ​The inaugural session brought together exceptional industry captains and regulatory authorities to deliberate on strategic growth drivers: ​ Mr Hetul Mehta, Convenor, CII Gujarat Pharma & Healthcare Panel 2026, delivered the opening address, noting that Gujarat accounts for roughly one-third of national production. ​Mr @achalbakeri, Chairman, CII Gujarat State Council 2026–27 & MD, Symphony Ltd underscored the imperative for transitioning from volume dominance to value chain leadership. ​Dr Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences, delivered the keynote inaugural address, stressing that regulatory frameworks must match the speed of science, R&D funding requires substantial acceleration. ​Mr Rupam Patel, Deputy Commissioner, FDCA, Government of Gujarat, highlighted the adoption of Revised Schedule M and quality surveillance, while Dr Ajay Sachan, Deputy Drug Controller, CDSCO, Government of India, urged manufacturers to transcend minimum compliance and place absolute priority on patient safety and combating spurious drugs. ​Concluding remarks by Dr Bhavesh Patel, Co-Convenor, CII Gujarat Pharma & Healthcare Panel 2026, set an action-oriented tone for the day's technical discussions. ​#CIIPharma #PharmaSummit2026 #Biopharma #HealthcareLeadership #API #ZydusLifesciences #CDSCO #FDCA #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat

1 Day to Go for the CII Pharma Summit 2026! Tomorrow, industry pioneers, policymakers, and global leaders will converge at Hotel Novotel, Ahmedabad, for the CII Pharma Summit 2026, themed "Driving India's Next Wave of API, Biopharma and Global Healthcare Leadership." We are honored to host an extraordinary panel of visionaries and domain leaders driving the next era of healthcare transformation: Mr Hetul Mehta, Convenor, CII Gujarat Pharma & Healthcare Panel 2026; Mr Achal Bakeri, Chairman, CII Gujarat State Council 2026–27 & Managing Director, Symphony Ltd; Mr Rupam Patel , Deputy Commissioner, FDCA, Government of Gujarat; Dr Ajay Sachan, Deputy Drug Controller, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Government of India; Dr Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences; Dr. Bhavesh Patel, Co-Convenor, CII Gujarat Pharma & Healthcare Panel 2026 Panel Discussion on Strengthening India's Pharma & API Ecosystem & Supply Chain Resilience Moderated by Mr Shyam Kadakia, Co-Convenor, CII Gujarat MSME & Vendor Development Panel 2026 & Managing Director, Pinnacle Therapeutics Pvt Ltd Eminent Panelists include: Mr Swapnil Shah, Managing Director, Senores Pharmaceuticals Ltd; Dr. Viranchi Shah, Managing Director, Saga Lifesciences Limited; Mr Sandeep Raktate, President - India & Ireland Operations, Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Mr Namit Joshi, Chairman, Pharmexcil The second panel discussion Driving Pharma Growth through Investments; Global Market & Policy Reforms will be moderated by Ms. Puunam G Kaushik, Deputy Managing Director, Meteoric Biopharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd Eminent Speakers in the panel include: Dr. Dipesh Shah, Executive Director, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), Government of India; Dr Snehal Bagatharia, Joint Director, Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Government of Gujarat; @Mr Prabal Dutta, Managing Director and Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare, Kotak Investment Banking; Mr Parag Swadia, CEO & Executive Director, Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Pvt Ltd Focus Session on Funding Pharma's Growth: Financing and Risk Management Eminent Speakers sharing their perspectives incoude: Mr Amit Kewlani, Senior Vice President - ZBM SME Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank Mr Ravi Shah, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Event Details Date: 23 October 2026 Time: 10:00 Hrs – 14:15 Hrs (Registration commences at 09:30 Hrs) Venue: Hotel Novotel, Ahmedabad Join us as we chart the course for India's global healthcare supremacy. See you tomorrow! CII extends a sincere token of gratitude to our esteemed partners: Acutaas Chemicals Limited Anupam Rasayan India Ltd PRAVEEN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED Kotak Mahindra Bank Meteoric Biopharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Symphony Limited Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association Pharmexcil (Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India) #CIIPharma #PharmaSummit2026 #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Western Region, is pleased to welcome Mr. Bobby Kuriakose, Co-Chair, CII Western Region Education Subcommittee, to the 7th Global Education Conclave. Date: 26 October 2026 | Venue: Mumbai | Theme: Education 2035: Designing Talent for a Transformative Future As a key leader in the education and human resources ecosystem, Mr. Kuriakose brings valuable industry perspectives on strengthening industry-academia partnerships, advancing future-ready skills, and aligning education with the evolving needs of the workplace. Join us as we work towards building a more collaborative, innovative, and future-ready education ecosystem. Register now: lnkd.in/dp_PxZ7Q #CIIGlobalEducationConclave #Education2035 #Exhibition #EdTech #HigherEducation #Skilling #GlobalEducation #CII @FollowCII @VU_Connect @NaushadF @BritishCouncil @InfySpringboard

CII Office Bearers including, Mr @klalbhai, Past Chairman, CII Gujarat and Vice Chairman, Arvind Limited and Mr Nirav Jogani, Managing Director, Lemon Technologies, along with other CII members including Mr Masaki Yamashita, Executive Director, TOTO Ltd, have participated in the Government of Gujarat Business Delegation to Japan that is currently underway, & led by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri @sanghaviharsh alongside senior state government officials and prominent business leaders from Gujarat. Key Mission Highlights & Engagements -High-Level Bilateral Meetings: Courtesy meetings with the Hon’ble Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture, Hon’ble Governor of Iwate Prefecture, and senior leadership from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Global Industry Interactions: One-to-one business meetings and roundtables with leading Japanese conglomerates and industrial leaders, including Nippon Steel, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toyota Tsusho, Honda Motor, Fujifilm, ITOCHU Corporation, SMBC, and MUFG Bank. Innovation & Tech Centers: Visits to Knowledge Capital Open Innovation Hub and Nakanoshima Qross in Osaka. Diplomatic & Community Outreach: Special interaction with the Gujarati diaspora at India Club Kobe and an official dinner hosted by H.E. Ambassador of India to Japan. Through such initiatives, CII serves as a stepping stone in deepening bilateral industrial ties, boosting cross-border investments, and driving international partnerships for Gujarat. @VibrantGujarat @iNDExtBureau @FollowCII #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat #Gujarat

🚀 The 72nd edition of CII’s Startup Buzz explored the opportunities and challenges shaping India’s biotech ecosystem. In a conversation with Kumaar, Amit Mookhim, CEO, Immunil Therapeutics, discussed CAR-T cell therapy, AI-driven discovery, genomics and the need for stronger research, growth capital, clinical trials and reimbursement frameworks. With the right ecosystem, India can lead in affordable, patient-centric biotech innovation. 🇮🇳 @AmitMookim @rsabnavis @NinadKarpe #CII #StartupBuzz #Biotech #CAR_T #AI #Innovation