Archive · 14 Dec 2025
CII Proposes Investment Strategy for India's Growth
The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) has suggested a plan to help India grow over the next ten years.
They want the government to spend more on big projects like roads, energy, and green technology.
They also want to make it easier for private companies and people living abroad to invest in India.
This includes setting up a special fund for investments and creating a forum for talking to big investors.
The goal is to make India's economy stronger and more attractive for investments.
They also want to give tax breaks to companies that invest a lot in new projects or technology.
This will help India grow faster and create more jobs.
CII proposed a six-pillar investment strategy for India's growth in the pre-budget submission for FY2026-27.
Recommended increasing central capital expenditure by 12% and state capex by 10% in FY27.
Suggested launching a ₹150 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) 2.0 for 2026–32.
Proposed establishing an NRI Investment Promotion Fund to channel investments into sectors like infrastructure and AI.
Recommended forming a Sovereign Investment Strategy Council to align investments with national priorities.
Advocated for simplifying ECB processes and establishing an India Global Economic Forum for structured dialogue with investors.
- Who
- Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
- What
- Proposed a comprehensive investment strategy for India's growth
- When
- Pre-budget submission for Fiscal Year 2026-27
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote investments and economic growth
- Organization
- Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
- Budget Year
- 2026-27
- Proposed Capex Increase
- 12% for central government, 10% for states
- National Infrastructure Pipeline
- ₹150 lakh crore for 2026–32
- NRI Investment Fund
- Government-private holding company with up to 49% government stake
- Sovereign Investment Strategy Council
- To align investments with national priorities
- India Global Economic Forum
- Platform for structured dialogue with investors
- Capital Expenditure Efficiency Framework
- To prioritise high-impact projects and track progress
- Tax Incentives
- Incremental tax credits or compliance relaxations for firms achieving investment milestones
- Accelerated Depreciation Benefits
- To incentivise fresh capital expenditure and technology upgrades, particularly for MSMEs and manufacturing sectors
- ECB Processes
- Simplification and higher borrowing limits for infrastructure and manufacturing projects
- Single-Window Clearance Mechanism
- For large FDI proposals with deemed approval within 60-90 days
