The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society through advisory and consultative processes.

CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, with over 10,500 members from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 365,000 enterprises from 332 national and regional sectoral industry bodies.

For more than 130 years, CII has been engaged in shaping India’s development journey and works proactively on transforming Indian Industry’s engagement in national development. CII charts change by working closely with the Government on policy issues, interfacing with thought leaders, and enhancing efficiency, competitiveness, and business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and strategic global linkages. It also provides a platform for consensus-building and networking on key issues.

Through its dedicated Centres of Excellence and Industry competitiveness initiatives, promotion of innovation and technology adoption, and partnerships for sustainability, CII plays a transformative part in shaping the future of the nation. Extending its agenda beyond business, CII assists industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programmes across diverse domains, including affirmative action, livelihoods, diversity management, skill development, empowerment of women, and sustainable development, to name a few.

For 2026-27, CII has identified “Accelerating Competitiveness: Growth, Resilience, Inclusion, Sustainability, and Trust” as its theme, prioritising five key pillars. During the year, CII will align its policy advocacy, institutional initiatives, partnerships, and outreach to support Indian industry in strengthening these five interconnected pillars of competitiveness.

With 70 offices, including 12 Centres of Excellence, in India, and 9 overseas offices in Australia, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, UK, and USA, as well as institutional partnerships with 255 counterpart organisations in 102 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community. ... Read More

Since its inception in 2017, the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) has evolved into India's premier and sole defence industry association, serving as an advocate, catalyst, and facilitator for the defence sector's growth and capability building. The Society represents the entire spectrum of Defence and Aerospace manufacturers in India, spanning both the public and private sectors. Its membership includes large companies, MSMEs, start-ups, FOEMs, and academic institutions, with representation across all states and regions of the country.

Standing firmly as the 'Voice of the Industry,' SIDM works in close partnership with the Government to create a supportive policy environment for the defence sector's advancement. The organization has played a pivotal role in shaping key policies, including the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, Draft Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2020, Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) 2020, and the Positive Indigenization Lists, among other significant reforms. A landmark achievement was SIDM's advocacy in establishing the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) between India and the United States, which has strengthened bilateral defence cooperation and supply chain resilience.

SIDM maintains robust engagement with the Ministry of Defence, Indian Armed Forces and other stakeholders, consistently addressing industry concerns to improve the ease of doing business. Through strategic MoUs with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, SIDM provides a vital platform for industry-military collaboration, enabling manufacturers to meet the evolving requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.

In pursuit of global excellence, SIDM has expanded its international footprint by establishing partnerships with leading defence industry associations worldwide. These include collaborations with ISIC (Japan), GIFAS (France), KDIA (Republic of Korea), NDIA (USA), SOFF (Sweden), AIDN (Australia), ABIMDE (Brazil), UKIBC (UK), BDSV (Germany), TEDAE (Spain), and EDCC & EDGE (UAE), AIAD (Italy) creating robust channels for bilateral trade and technological cooperation.

SIDM has strengthened the defence manufacturing ecosystem through innovative initiatives, including the constitution of the Defence Technology Incubation Council (DTIC) to nurture critical innovations and the Defence Export Promotion Council (DEPC) to boost Indian defence exports. Strategic partnerships with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for promoting procurement of Indian defence products and services, SIDBI for supporting MSMEs and start-ups, AICTE for promoting a future-ready defence workforce, and the Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) to facilitate veteran employment reflect SIDM's comprehensive approach to sector development.

Through its state chapters in Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, SIDM addresses region-specific industry challenges and promotes grassroots-level advocacy. To enhance capacity building, SIDM organizes specialized training courses on Defence Procurement Procedures. It also recognizes outstanding achievements in the sector through the prestigious 'SIDM Champion Awards', inspiring the industry to achieve higher standards of innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Aligned with its vision of catalyzing the Indian defence industry to contribute effectively to national security and become a trustworthy global partner, SIDM continues to champion the cause of making India Atmanirbhar in Defence Production and is 'Proud to Arm the Nation'. ... Read More