Knowledge

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturing remain central to India’s growth strategy, contributing nearly 30% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and over 45% to merchandise exports. Over the past decade, reforms in ease of doing business, digital public infrastructure, and credit delivery have supported higher formalisatio

Nirmal K Minda

President

Over the past decade, India’s startup ecosystem has undergone a fundamental shift—not just in scale, but in character. What began as a wave of consumer internet entrepreneurship in the early 2010s has evolved into a far more complex, resilient and strategically relevant innovation economy. Today, India stands as the world’s third-largest startup e

Sanjay Nayar

Immediate Past President

As India strives to sustain its growth momentum, strengthen institutions, and build a robust governance framework, there is an urgent need to take a closer look at the long-pending issue of the under-representation of women in legislatures.

Saurabh Sanyal

Secretary General

At a time when global supply chains are uncertain and climate risks are rising, India’s approach is to invest boldly in infrastructure while steering growth on a sustainable path. The Budget speech underlines this dual objective of accelerating economic growth and ensuring long-term energy security and environmental responsibility. &n

Nirmal K Minda

President