CII Western Region (WR)

This is the official Twitter handle of CII Western Region, India's premier business association: Goa I Gujarat I Madhya Pradesh I Maharashtra

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

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

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

🚀 Khyaal Startup lessons : From First Exit to Second Startup

The 75th session of CII Western Region’s Startup Buzzfeatured Hemanshu Jain, Founder & CEO, Khyaal , in conversation with Ravi, sharing his entrepreneurial journey from Diabeto to building an active ageing platform for senior citizens.

The discussion explored the growing opportunity in India's senior care ecosystem and the lessons learned from building two startups.

Key highlights included:
🔹 Lessons from Diabeto's initial challenges in India and its eventual acquisition by Livongo Health.
🔹 Why founders should identify their target market and customers before building a product.
🔹 Building a community of over 10,000 seniors on WhatsApp before launching Khyaal 's app.
🔹 Addressing trust, online security and fraud prevention challenges among senior citizens.
🔹 Tapping into India's ageing population, which is projected to grow significantly by 2030.
🔹 Differences in fundraising between first-time and repeat entrepreneurs.
🔹 How AI can transform senior care and active ageing.
🔹 Insights from Hemanshu's journey as an angel investor backing over 95 startups.

The session highlighted how personal experiences can inspire meaningful businesses and why understanding customers, building trust and validating the market are essential lessons for founders.

🎥 Watch the complete 75th Startup Buzz session here:

https://t.co/vhwC7v4WQ6

@NinadKarpe @rsabnavis @hemanshujain

#CII #CIIWesternRegion #StartupBuzz #Khyaal  #Startups #Entrepreneurship #ActiveAgeing #SeniorCare #AgeTech #StartupLessons #Innovation #AngelInvesting

[CII Partnership Summit @CII_PS]

H.E. Penn Sovicheat, Vice Minister, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia will join the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 as a distinguished Speaker.

With his experience in trade policy and international commerce, he brings valuable perspectives on Cambodia’s trade priorities, regional economic cooperation and opportunities to deepen India-Cambodia economic engagement.

#RegisterNow to Join the conversation as global leaders explore new avenues for collaboration and shared growth: https://t.co/XrcDhHip3k

#CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #CII #Cambodia #GlobalTrade #InternationalPartnerships #Trust #Technology #ThoughLeadership #InvestInIndia #AndhraPradesh

@DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AP_EDB @ncbn @FollowCII @CII4Global @CII4SR @CII4ER @cii4nr @CII4WR

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[CII International @CII4Global]

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, will grace his presence at the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026.

His perspective will be particularly relevant in today's evolving global landscape, where connectivity is increasingly central to strengthening economic ties and fostering international cooperation.

📅 12–13 November 2026
📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

#RegisterNow to sit alongside delegations from 59 countries: https://t.co/LRMZcO231q

#CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #CII #GlobalPartnership #EconomicGrowth #Trust #Technology #ThoughtLeadership #InvestInIndia #AndhraPradesh

@nitin_gadkari @MORTHIndia @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AP_EDB @ncbn @FollowCII @CII4Global @CII4SR @CII4ER @cii4nr @CII4WR

[CII International @CII4Global]

H.E. Deepak Kumar Sah, Hon’ble Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Government of Nepal, will be a key voice at the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026.

His participation will bring valuable perspectives on Nepal’s industrial and trade priorities, the potential for enhanced regional economic cooperation and opportunities to strengthen India-Nepal economic engagement.

📅 12–13 November 2026
📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

#RegisterNow to join the summit: https://t.co/LRMZcO231q

#CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #CII #Nepal #RegionalCooperation #GlobalTrade #EconomicPartnerships

@IndiaInNepal @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AP_EDB @ncbn @FollowCII @CII4Global @CII4SR @CII4ER @cii4nr @CII4WR

[CII International @CII4Global]

Just 2 Days to Go!

As the world navigates a changing economic landscape, Visakhapatnam is ready to host the conversations, connections and collaborations for a new world order.

Join the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 to be part of conversations that forge meaningful partnerships and shape the future of global cooperation.

📅 12–13 November 2026
📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

#RegisterNow: https://t.co/LRMZcO231q

#CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #CII #AndhraPradesh #Visakhapatnam #GlobalPartnerships #Trade #Technology #Trust #ThoughtLeadership #GlobalBusiness #InvestInIndia #EconomicCooperation

@DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @AP_EDB @ncbn @FollowCII @CII4Global @CII4SR @CII4ER @cii4nr @CII4WR

[CII Partnership Summit @CII_PS]

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, Canada will be a key speaker at the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026.

As India and Canada explore avenues for deeper trade and investment engagement, his insights will add valuable perspective to the conversations shaping the future of global commerce.

📅 12–13 November 2026
📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

#RegisterNow to be part of the conversations shaping the next chapter of global partnerships - https://t.co/XrcDhHip3k

#CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #GlobalTrade #InternationalTrade #IndiaCanada #GlobalPartnership #CII

@MSidhuLiberal @HCI_Ottawa @CanadainIndia
@DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @AndhraPradeshCM
@AP_EDB @ncbn @FollowCII
@CII4Global @CII4SR
@CII4ER @cii4nr @CII4WR

[CII Partnership Summit @CII_PS]

India and the UAE share a strong economic partnership, built on a shared vision for growth. At the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, the session ‘Scaling the India-UAE Bilateral Investment’ will explore how India’s scale, skilled workforce and innovation ecosystem, combined with the UAE’s strategic location, world-class infrastructure and capital resources, can unlock new avenues for investment and strengthen industrial ties.

📅 12–13 November 2026
📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

#RegisterNow to join the conversation as leaders explore opportunities to take this strategic partnership to greater heights - https://t.co/XrcDhHip3k

#CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #IndiaUAE #BilateralInvestment #GlobalPartnerships #CII

@DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @AndhraPradeshCM
@AP_EDB @ncbn @FollowCII
@CII4Global @CII4SR @CII4ER @cii4nr @CII4WR
@IndembAbuDhabi @UAEembassyIndia

[CII Partnership Summit @CII_PS]

At the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, the session ‘Connecting Rivers, Securing Futures: River Interlinking to End Water Scarcity’ will explore the potential of river interlinking in addressing water imbalances, improving water access and strengthening the country's water security.

The discussion will bring focus to how strategic water management and collaborative efforts can help secure water resources for agriculture, industries and communities, while building a more water-resilient future.

📅 12–13 November 2026
📍 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

#RegisterNow to join the conversation - https://t.co/XrcDhHip3k

#CIIPartnershipSummit2026 #CIIPS2026 #WaterSecurity #SaveWater #SustainableDevelopment #CII

@DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @AndhraPradeshCM
@AP_EDB @ncbn @FollowCII
@CII4Global @CII4SR @CII4ER
@cii4nr @CII4WR

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

CII Western Region wishes everyone a Happy Diwali!
May the festival of lights bring fresh beginnings, brighter opportunities and abundant happiness. Wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous year ahead!

#Diwali2026 #FestivalOfLights

[Confederation of Indian Industry @FollowCII]

Listen to Sunil Thakur, Partner and Investment Committee Member, Quadria Capital, and Co-founder and Investment Committee Member, HealthQuad, share insights on emerging investment opportunities in India’s MedTech ecosystem, the role of AI and advanced technologies in transforming healthcare delivery, and the potential for India to strengthen domestic manufacturing and build a globally competitive MedTech industry.

CII Podcasts ➡️ https://t.co/HjcAorR2x0

#CIIPodcasts #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #MedicalDevices #HealthcareTransformation

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

🚀 From Enquiry to Order: Can AI Fix the Biggest Gap in Industrial Sales Beyond CRM?

The 73rd session of CII Western Region’s Startup Buzzfeatured Chandan Ghosh and Swati Sharma, Co-founders of MyClient, in conversation with moderator Keyuri Patel.
The discussion explored how AI can transform industrial sales by bridging the gap between customer enquiries and order execution.

Key highlights included:
🔹 Automating techno-commercial offer creation using AI and LLMs.
🔹 Reducing customer response time from 6–7 days to just 30 minutes.
🔹 Streamlining revenue execution beyond traditional CRM systems.
🔹 Ensuring data security while handling sensitive customer and pricing information.

The session highlighted how AI can help industrial businesses accelerate response times, improve execution and convert more enquiries into orders.

🎥 Watch the complete session:
https://t.co/fMiTPMRodY

@NinadKarpe @rsabnavis

#CII #CIIWesternRegion #StartupBuzz #MyClient #AI #IndustrialSales #B2BTech #Startups #Innovation

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

Join us for the 75th Session of CII WR Startup Buzz!

Discover valuable insights on “KHYAAL Startup Lessons: From First Exit to Second Startup” with Hemanshu Jain, Founder & CEO, Khyaal, in conversation with moderator Ravikant Sabnavis, Co-Chairman, CII WR Sub-Committee on Start-ups & Partner, Daily Roti LLP.

📅 5 November 2026
⏰ 1700 HRS
💻 Live Webinar

Register now: https://t.co/maWBKAhv4x

#CII #StartupBuzz #Startups #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #Innovation

@rsabnavis @NinadKarpe

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

🌿 The Chief Simplifier: Why Startups Win by Doing Less

The 74th edition of CII Western Region’s Startup Buzzfeatured Pushkaraj Shenai, Founder, Happy Veda, in an insightful conversation on building a focused and consumer-centric wellness brand.

The discussion explored how Happy Veda combines Ayurveda, science, community and technology to create simple yet effective wellness solutions.

Key highlights included:
🔹 Building products around genuine consumer needs rather than adding unnecessary features.
🔹 Balancing Ayurvedic traditions with scientific validation.
🔹 Identifying hero products and building consumer trust without heavy marketing spends.
🔹 Staying focused amid pressure to expand product portfolios.
🔹 Understanding the real customer problem and delivering meaningful solutions.

The session highlighted an important startup lesson: Doing fewer things exceptionally well can create a stronger and more sustainable business than trying to do everything.

🎥 Watch the complete 74th Startup Buzz session here:
https://t.co/jPLx5U84a8

@NinadKarpe @rsabnavis

#CII #CIIWesternRegion #StartupBuzz #HappyVeda #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Ayurveda #Wellness #BrandBuilding #StartupLessons #Innovation

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

🚗 Accelerating EV Manufacturing Excellence in Marathwada!

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Marathwada Zone, invites industry stakeholders to participate in the 2nd Edition of EV Manufacturing Excellence 2026.

The platform will bring together EV OEMs, automotive component manufacturers, battery manufacturers, MSMEs, technology providers and industry leaders to explore emerging business opportunities, foster collaborations and strengthen India’s EV manufacturing ecosystem.

Key Focus Areas:
🔹 EV Manufacturing and Localisation
🔹 Supply Chain Development and Vendor Opportunities
🔹 Automation, Digitalisation and Advanced Manufacturing
🔹 Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing
🔹 Investment, Technology Partnerships and B2B Opportunities

Explore opportunities to showcase your capabilities!

Businesses can participate as delegates or book exhibition space to showcase their products, technologies and manufacturing solutions to prospective buyers and industry partners.

📌 Exhibition Space: 3 m × 2 m
📌 Delegate Registration & Exhibition Bookings:
https://t.co/JLlTt58g0O

Join us in strengthening the EV value chain and positioning Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as a leading EV manufacturing hub.

Register today and be part of the transformation!

#CII #EVManufacturing #ElectricVehicles #EVEcosystem #AutomotiveManufacturing #MakeInIndia #Marathwada #ChhatrapatiSambhajinagar #MSME #ManufacturingExcellence

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

The landmark sweeping reforms approved by the GST Council—featuring decriminalisation, the removal of direct departmental arrest powers, and raising the criminal prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore—represent a monumental stride toward a truly trust-based tax regime.
​On behalf of CII Maharashtra, I express our sincere gratitude to the Government for this visionary step. By replacing punitive enforcement fears with data-driven transparency, eliminating mandatory minimum imprisonments, and offering judicial sentencing flexibility, these changes profoundly elevate ease of doing business and investor confidence.
​This progressive framework empowers industries, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs to channel their complete focus into economic growth, innovation, and nation-building. We look forward to partnering closely in this exciting new era of governance!

-Deepak Garg, Chairman, CII Maharashtra State Council

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc @PiyushGoyal @CimGOI @GST_Council @FinMinIndia @followcii @ciievents @CMOMaharashtra @midc_india
#CIIWR #GSTCouncil #GSTReforms #Tax #GSTIndia

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

"Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of India's most promising investment destinations. Reforms such as the removal of criminalisation provisions under GST will further strengthen industry confidence, reduce compliance-related concerns, and support the state's journey towards sustained economic growth and industrial competitiveness."
- Siddharth Chaturvedi, Chairman, CII Madhya Pradesh

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc @PiyushGoyal @SiddharthAISECT @CimGOI @GST_Council @FinMinIndia @FollowCII @CIIEvents
#CIIWR #GSTCouncil #GSTReforms

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

The recent announcements from the 57th GST Council mark a historic milestone in maturing India’s indirect tax ecosystem into a trust- and digital-first framework. By recommending the complete removal of departmental arrest powers and raising the criminal prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore, the Council has addressed a long-standing industry request.

This progressive shift ensures that procedural differences and civil tax disputes are handled through equitable adjudication rather than coercive measures, providing immense relief and confidence to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers.

We look forward to building an even more resilient, transparent, and investment-friendly economic landscape.

~ Mr @achalbakeri, Chairman, CII Gujarat, and Chairman & Managing Director, @symphonylimited

@narendramodi
@nsitharaman
@PiyushGoyal
@FinMinIndia
@DoC_GoI
@CimGOI
@DPIITGoI
@CMOGuj
@KanuDesai180
@GIDC_IMDGoG
@FollowCII

#CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat #Gujarat #GSTReforms #EaseOfDoingBusiness #IndustryFirst #AatmanirbharBharat

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

The progressive structural reforms recommended by the 57th GST Council, particularly the sweeping decriminalization of GST provisions, the removal of minimum mandatory prison terms, and the rationalization of general penalties, will go a long way in boosting investor confidence and protecting MSMEs from unwarranted litigation.

By focusing criminal deterrence strictly on organized syndicates while safeguarding genuine business operations, these measures reinforce a predictable and collaborative business environment.

This dynamic industry-government synergy strengthens our shared vision of driving inclusive growth, boosting manufacturing competitiveness, and accelerating regional development.

~ Mr @NareshK73007175, Vice Chairman, CII Gujarat, and Executive Chairman and Managing Director, Acutaas Chemicals Limited

@narendramodi
@nsitharaman
@PiyushGoyal
@FinMinIndia
@CimGOI
@DoC_GoI
@GIDC_IMDGoG
@CMOGuj
@KanuDesai180

#CII4India #CIIWR #CIIGujarat #GSTCouncil #BusinessGrowth #ManufacturingExcellence #IndustrySupport