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Announcing the new FICCI Leadership for 2024-25: Mr Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, President; Mr Anant Goenka, Senior Vice President; Mr Vijay Sankar, Vice President; Dr Anish Shah, Immediate Past President and Ms Jyoti Vij, Director General. Emami Ltd | RPG Group | The Sanmar Group | Mahindra Group

FICCI convened the second meeting of its Capital Goods Committee today, under the leadership of Ms Rama Kirloskar, Joint Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. and Managing Director, Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd.The meeting featured deliberations on the potential implications of the recently announced U.S. tariffs on India’s Capital goods sector, as well as key concerns surrounding the Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) Order 2024

FICCI convened the second meeting of its Electronics & White Goods Manufacturing Committee today, chaired by Mr Manish Sharma, Chairman, Panasonic Life Solutions India and South Asia, and co-chaired by Mr Jasbir Singh, Executive Chairman, CEO, and Whole-time Director, Amber Enterprises India Ltd. Key discussions revolved around the potential impact of the newly announced U.S. tariffs on India’s electronics industry and the implications of the Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) Order 2024.

The 2nd meeting of FICCI Green Mobility was convened virtually today under the chairmanship of Ms Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd. The discussion centered on the impact of the recently announced US tariffs on India’s green mobility sector, as well as the upcoming Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) Order 2024.  

The second meeting of FICCI’s Logistics Committee brought together key industry stakeholders to discuss and evaluate the implications of the recent US tariff announcements on India’s logistics and export landscape. The meeting, chaired by Mr Rizwan S., Chair, FICCI Committee on Logistics and CEO & Managing Director – Middle East, North Africa & India Subcontinent, DP World, focused on recalibrating India’s logistics strategy, particularly emphasising labour-intensive sectors where India may hold an advantage. Deliberations also covered customs duty calculations, the need for certificates of origin, and the potential impact on export volumes—especially in the automotive and electronics sectors. The group further stressed the importance of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and value-added logistics to maintain competitive pricing. The meeting saw active participation from senior industry leaders including Mr. Anil Syal, Co-Chairman of the Committee and President, Safexpress Private Limited, Mr Vipin Vohra, Mr Manu Bhalla, Ms Devi Jessie Mary James Melchior, and other industry experts. #Logistics #Exports #USIndiaTrade

As we celebrate FICCI’s 98th Foundation Day, we honour a legacy born in the crucible of our freedom struggle and evolving into India’s most powerful industrial voice. From Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of self-reliance to today’s Viksit Bharat aspirations, journey with us through a legacy that has witnessed history and actively shaped India’s economic destiny. #FICCIFoundationDay

Convened under the leadership of Mr Vimal Kejriwal, Chair, FICCI Committee on Transport Infrastructure and MD & CEO, KEC International, the second meeting of the committee for the year, deliberated upon the implications of the new #USReciprocalTariffs on India’s transport infrastructure sector. While pertinent concerns were raised around potential short-term volatility, members were also optimistic towards the sector’s long-term sustained & resilient growth trajectory. The meeting saw participation from key industry veterans, Mr S Paramasivan, Chairman (Roads & Highways), FICCI Committee on Transport Infrastructure & MD, AFCONS Infrastructure Limited - A Shapoorji Pallonji Group Company; Mr D K Sen, Whole Time Director & Head — Infrastructure, L&T; Mr Sudhir Hoshing, Co-Lead, FICCI Roads & Highways Working Group & Joint Managing Director, IRB Infrastructure Developers; Mr Arun Sharma, CEO, GMR Transportation; Mr S K Shahi, Advisor to MD, JM Baxi Group, among others. sudhir Rao hoshing Arun Sharma J M Baxi Group Dip Kishore Sen #TransportInfrastructure #ReciprocalTariffs #IndiaInfraGrowth 

FICCI Business Mission at Hannover Messe met with Dr Volker Treier, Chief Executive, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK),  and with the Senior officials of EDAG Group. Discussions revolved around collaborations, insights into cutting-edge engineering & a guided tour on the Industrial Metaverse.

FICCI Business Mission to Hannover visited Siemens’ Erlangen Factory – The Impact Experience Center in Germany. Delegates gained firsthand knowledge on how Digital Twins, AI, and IT/OT convergence are enabling the seamless integration of the physical and digital worlds to drive sustainable, future-ready manufacturing.

From our establishment in 1927 to today, FICCI has been at the forefront of every major economic transition in our country. FICCI’s 98th Foundation Day on April 7th gives us an opportunity to honour this legacy while looking ahead with renewed purpose. In Mumbai this year, we’ll gather to celebrate nearly a century of leadership, advocacy, and nation-building: FICCI DG Ms Jyoti Vij. #FICCIFoundationDay