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With AI in picture, nearly half of GCC workers may need reskilling: Report

Nearly 46% of India's GCC workforce may need major upskilling or reskilling within three years as AI reshapes jobs, skills and business models

AI adoption surges, but are consumer firms seeing measurable returns?

Consumer firms are reporting operational gains from AI, but evidence that these benefits are translating into higher revenue, margins or Ebit remains limited

India needs $2.4 trillion to build future-ready cities by 2050: Report

India's cities are expected to contribute 75% of GDP by 2050, yet weak municipal finances threaten the investment needed to support rapid urbanisation

Ficci launches Family Office Forum to unlock $30 billion for startups

The industry body aims to connect family offices with India's startup ecosystem through a dedicated platform for deal flow, co-investment and policy engagement

Manufacturing sentiment moderates in Q1 as West Asia tensions weigh: Ficci

Production, demand and hiring sentiment softened in the April-June quarter amid geopolitical tensions, while exports and capacity utilisation remained relatively resilient, the FICCI survey said

Manufacturing sentiment improves in Q4 despite rising cost pressures: Ficci

India's manufacturing sector remained resilient in Q4 FY26 despite rising input costs and geopolitical disruptions, according to Ficci's latest survey

US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise

In submissions to USTR, industry bodies flag risks to supply chain ties

Ficci appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General with immediate effect

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Wednesday said it has appointed Anant Swarup as its Secretary General with immediate effect. His appointment strengthens FICCI's senior leadership, with Jyoti Vij continuing to serve as Director General, a statement from FICCI said. Swarup has over three decades of experience in public policy, trade remedies, logistics, regulatory reform, and international negotiations, having served in various leadership positions across the central government and recently, in the private sector. A 1992-batch Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer, Swarup has served as Additional Secretary in Department of Commerce and Director General of Trade Remedies; Executive Director to the Union Minister of Railways, and First Secretary representing India at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. He holds a Masters' Certificate in Sustainable Infrastructure and Finance and degrees of MBA, LLB, and MSc.

Early signs of stress from West Asia crisis visible across sectors: FICCI

Early signs of stress are visible across sectors, warranting proactive measures to mitigate immediate risks as well as to build long-term resilience, industry lobby FICCI said in a report on the implications of the West Asia conflict released on Thursday. The report emphasises that this crisis, while being challenging, also presents an opportunity for India to accelerate structural reforms aimed at strengthening economic resilience and reducing external vulnerabilities. The government may consider the provision of emergency financing for MSMEs and issuance of advisories to address force majeure-related risks in public procurement contracts, ensuring that businesses are not penalised for delays caused by factors beyond their control, says the report. The report also suggests that the government may initiate consultations within the GST Council to explore a roadmap for the inclusion of petroleum products under GST. This would help reduce cost burdens, improve supply chain efficiency a

India's flex office stock crosses 100 mn sq ft, triples since 2020: CBRE

Flexible office stock in India has surged past 100 million sq ft, tripling since 2020, driven by enterprise adoption, GCC expansion, and strong investor interest

Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises, says FICCI-EY report

Cybersecurity breaches have emerged as the top risk shaping enterprise performance, followed by AI adoption gaps, workforce challenges and ESG compliance, a joint FICCI-EY report said

Cyber threats biggest risk to India Inc, ahead of geopolitics: EY-Ficci

Cybersecurity breaches emerged as the biggest risk to organisational performance for India Inc, followed by shifting customer expectations and geopolitical events, according to the Ficci-EY Risk Surve

India-US trade deal lifts great deal of uncertainty, say FinMin officials

Department of financial services (DFS) secretary M Nagaraju said: "Dark clouds of uncertainty had lifted from the world economy and industry should now cheer up and heave a sigh of relief"

Budget 2026 provides certainty amid global turmoil, says India Inc

Industry leaders say the Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces India's image as a stable economy, offering policy certainty, continuity and long-term growth signals at a time of heightened global volatility

FICCI reappoints GSK Velu as Tamil Nadu State Council chairman for FY26

Industry body FICCI has re-appointed healthcare entrepreneur GSK Velu as Chairman of its Tamil Nadu State Council for 2025-26, marking his fifth straight term at the helm of the council

Ficci's manufacturing index reaches an all-time high in Q3 of FY26

Ficci's manufacturing index hit a record high in Q3 FY26, with 91% firms reporting stable or higher output, signalling strong demand and optimism across key sectors

Ficci Manufacturing Index hits record high in Q3 despite cost pressures

The Ficci Manufacturing Index reached an all-time high in the third quarter, with 91 per cent of firms reporting steady or higher production, up from 87 per cent in the previous quarter, despite production costs remaining on the higher side. The Ficci's 68th edition of Quarterly Survey on Manufacturing (QSM) assessed the performance and sentiments of manufacturers for eight major sectors in the third quarter. These include auto components, capital goods, chemicals, fertilisers & pharmaceuticals, electronics & electricals, machine tools, metal & metal products, textiles, apparel & technical textiles and miscellaneous. Responses have been drawn from manufacturing units from both large and SME segments with a combined annual turnover of over Rs 3 lakh crore. Nearly 57 per cent of the respondents reported an increase in the cost of production as a percentage of sales, which is consistent with the previous quarter's findings, indicating that costs are still on the higher ...

'Cohesive regulation key to boost investor confidence in non-fossil fuels'

A cohesive national and state-level regulatory framework that gives investors long-term confidence is essential for the country to meet its non-fossil goals, according to a CRISIL expert. The government has an ambitious target of having 500 GW non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity by 2030. Non-fossil fuel capacities include sources like solar, wind, biomass, waste-to-energy, hydro projects etc. "Achieving India's 500 GW non-fossil target will require a cohesive national and state-level regulatory framework that gives investors long-term confidence," a statement issued by FICCI said, quoting Ashish Mittal, Director, Energy & Commodities, CRISIL. Cap-and-floor mechanisms, viability gap funding and storage-as-a-service models will be critical to de-risk investments and unlock private capital at the scale India now needs, he said at FICCI's India Power and Energy Storage Conference on Wednesday. On energy storage, Ashok Sharma, the Deputy Managing Director, State Bank of .

In AI age, upskilling likely to create jobs in new areas: Meity secy

White-collar jobs relying on cognitive skills face the highest AI disruption risk, but reskilling and new job creation will outweigh losses, says MeitY Secretary S Krishnan

Indian entrepreneurs need to think global to meet customer needs: Goenka

Anant Goenka optimistic on demand revival, outlines budget priorities including defense, electronics hubs, and export incentives