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

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

CII Gujarat Leadership Comprising Mr @achalbakeri, Chairman CII Gujarat State Council, & Chairman and Managing Director, @symphonylimited; Mr Vinod Agrawal, Convenor, CII Gujarat Policy Advocacy, EoDB and Economic Affairs Panel, & Chairman and Managing Director, Arunaya Organics Ltd; Mr Himanshu Shah, State Head, CII Gujarat, and CII Secretariat called on Mr M. K. Das, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat. The delegation had a fruitful discussion around Gujarat's Growth Trajectory, Upcoming Government Developments in Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Sector, and Industry's Contribution to Gujarat and India's Growth Story. CII Gujarat Leadership briefed Mr Das about the ongoing activities undertaken by CII and presented policy recommendations for his due consideration. The meeting concluded on a positive note as CII invited the Hon'ble Chief Secretary to grace his presence at the upcoming CII Gujarat Pharma Summit 2026. #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat #PolicyAdvocacy #Gujarat @FollowCII @CMOGuj @InfoGujarat

CII Gujarat held a fruitful interaction with Mr @Mukeshias IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Education Department (Higher & Technical Education), Government of Gujarat, to explore potential collaboration between CII-DXEdge, Vishwakarma University and other universities. The discussion focused on strengthening industry–academia partnerships, promoting industry-oriented education, and creating opportunities for skill development, innovation and industry engagement. The interaction was graced by the presence of Mr Vinod Agrawal, Convenor, CII Gujarat Policy Advocacy Panel, and Chairman & Managing Director, @ArunayaOrganics; Ms Madhu Vasanthy, Executive Director, CII DXEdge; Mr Himanshu Shah, CII Gujarat State Head; and CII Secretariat, who contributed to the constructive discussion on exploring avenues for future collaboration The meeting marked a positive step towards fostering meaningful partnerships between industry and academia and building a future-ready education ecosystem. #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat #MSME #Gujarat @FollowCII @CMOGuj

🚀 From Enquiry to Order: Can AI Fix the Biggest Gap in Industrial Sales Beyond CRM? Join the next CII WR Startup Buzz to explore how AI can bridge the gap between customer enquiries and actual orders. 🎙️ Moderator: Keyuri Patel, Principal Consultant, J.hirani 🎤 Speakers: Chandan Ghosh, Founder, MiClient & Swati Sharma, Co-founder, MiClient 📅 22 October 2026 | ⏰ 5 PM IST | 💻 Live Webinar 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/CIISR-StartupBuzz-22O… #CII #StartupBuzz #AI #IndustrialSales #Startups @NinadKarpe @rsabnavis

Welcoming PCET’S Pimpri Chinchwad University on Board as a Bronze Partner and Exhibitor at the upcoming CII 7th Global Education Conclave PCET’s association reinforces the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing educational excellence, innovation and meaningful industry engagement. Date: 26 October 2026 | Venue: Mumbai #Exhibit • #Connect • #Collaborate • #Lead Be part of the conversation shaping Education 2035! Join us to exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships and explore new opportunities in education and skill development. 🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/dp_PxZ7Q We look forward to welcoming the PCET team to the conclave! #CIIGlobalEducationConclave #Education2035 #Exhibition #EdTech #HigherEducation #Skilling #GlobalEducation #CII @FollowCII @VU_Connect @NaushadF @BritishCouncil @InfySpringboard @info_iism @PCUPuneOfficial

The strategic restructuring and disinvestment of IDBI Bank is a landmark decision that reinforces the Government’s commitment to a stronger, more resilient financial sector. This move will enhance efficiency, improve capital allocation and create new opportunities to support India’s long-term economic growth. Deepak Garg, Chairman, CII Maharashtra State Council 2026–27 @narendramodi @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman #IDBIBank #Disinvestment #EconomicReforms #ViksitBharat #NarendraModi #IDBIBank #Disinvestment #BankingReforms #IndiaGrowth #CIIWR

Strengthening India-Czech Business and Industrial Cooperation 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇿 CII Western Region was pleased to support the Czech–India Industry & Business Forum in Mumbai, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders, and businesses from both countries to explore opportunities for deeper economic and industrial collaboration. The Forum featured addresses by Mr. Karel Havlíček, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Mr. Jayakumar Rawal, Minister of Marketing, Government of Maharashtra, Mr. Jan Rafaj, President, Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic, and Mr. Vir Advani, Chairman, CII Western Region & Chairman & Managing Director, Blue Star Ltd. The program provided a valuable platform for Indian and Czech companies to engage in meaningful dialogue, gain insights into bilateral business opportunities, and participate in focused B2B meetings across sectors. The strong participation from industry reflected the growing potential for cooperation in manufacturing, technology, innovation, engineering, mobility, and research. CII remains committed to fostering international partnerships that drive trade, investment, technology exchange, and sustainable economic growth between India and the Czech Republic. #CII #CIIWesternRegion #IndiaCzechRepublic #BusinessForum #TradeAndInvestment #B2B #Manufacturing #Innovation #Technology #EconomicCooperation #Mumbai #GlobalPartnerships @FollowCII @CII4Global @CII4WR @SvazPrumyslu @CZinMumbai @CZinNewDelhi @JanRafaj_SP_CR

"Bold reforms shape stronger institutions and accelerate economic progress. The strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank is a significant milestone that can enhance governance, unlock value, and strengthen India's financial ecosystem. Congratulations to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Government of India on this visionary reform." -Dr. Siddharth Chaturvedi, Chairman, CII Madhya Pradesh State Council @narendramodi @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @SiddharthAISECT @FollowCII #CII4India #CII #CIIWR #CIIMP

Building Future-Ready Talent Through Industry-Academia Partnerships! We are pleased to feature Mr. Datta Kuvalekar, COO, Forbes Marshall, sharing his insights ahead of the 7th CII Global Education Conclave 2026. Mr. Kuvalekar will address the session “Industry-Academia Connect 2.0: Building Future-Ready Talent through Strategic Partnerships”, exploring how stronger industry-academia collaboration can bridge skill gaps, enhance employability and prepare talent for the evolving needs of the future. 26 October 2026 | Mumbai | Theme: Education 2035: Designing Talent for a Transformative Future Join the conversation. Shape the future. Register now: lnkd.in/dp_PxZ7Q #CIIGlobalEducationConclave #Education2035 #Exhibition #EdTech #HigherEducation #Skilling #GlobalEducation #CII @FollowCII @VU_Connect @BritishCouncil @InfySpringboard @info_iism

The proposed disinvestment of IDBI Bank represents a key milestone in India’s economic reform journey. By enabling strategic private sector participation, it aims to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance standards, unlock long-term value, and support a more competitive and resilient banking sector, contributing to sustainable economic growth. Congratulations to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji on this significant reform initiative that reinforces India's commitment to a stronger, more dynamic, and future-ready economy. ~ Mr Vir S Advani, Chairman CII Western Region @narendramodi @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman #IDBIBank #Disinvestment #EconomicReforms #ViksitBharat #NarendraModi #IDBIBank #Disinvestment #BankingReforms #IndiaGrowth #CIIWR

"Transformational policy shifts demand bold leadership, strategic execution, and unwavering commitment. The Government’s progressive initiative on digital infrastructure and financial inclusion exemplifies all three. This milestone step in India’s growth narrative sets a benchmark for global economic governance. I extend my heartiest congratulations to Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi and the Government." ~ Mr Achal Bakeri, Chairman, CII Gujarat State Council appreciates the Government on IDBI Bank Strategic Restructuring. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @achalbakeri @FollowCII #CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat

A nation's economic progress depends on its willingness to embrace change. The strategic restructuring of IDBI Bank reflects a forward-looking approach to modernizing India's financial architecture. It is a bold step that can enhance governance, unlock value, and support future growth. Congratulations to the Government on this important reform.~ Mr Milon K Nag, Deputy Chairman, CII Western Region @narendramodi @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman #IDBIBank #Disinvestment #EconomicReforms #ViksitBharat #NarendraModi #IDBIBank #Disinvestment #BankingReforms #IndiaGrowth #CIIWR