Archive · 11 Oct 2026
CII Leaders Say Madhya Pradesh Is Poised for Growth
CII leaders said Madhya Pradesh has several strengths that could help its economy grow.
These include its location, improving infrastructure and varied industries.
They said businesses could invest in areas such as manufacturing, renewable energy and food processing.
They also said companies need better technology, skilled workers and strong supply chains.
Small businesses, known as MSMEs, should be better connected to larger markets.
CII said it supports investment, training, agriculture and cooperation between industry and government.
One example is a farming centre in Vidisha that aims to help improve agriculture and rural development.
CII said it will continue working with different groups to support the state's growth.
CII Western Region Chairman Vir S. Advani described Madhya Pradesh as a promising investment destination.
He cited the state's location, improving infrastructure, diversified economy and investor-friendly ecosystem as strengths.
CII leaders highlighted manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, food processing and technology as potential growth sectors.
Milon K. Nag called for stronger supply chains, technology adoption, talent development and deeper MSME integration.
CII outlined initiatives in investment promotion, skills, agriculture and business development, including a Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Vidisha.
- Who
- CII Western Region Chairman Vir S. Advani, Deputy Chairman Milon K. Nag and CII Madhya Pradesh Chairman Siddharth Chaturvedi.
- What
- CII leaders discussed Madhya Pradesh's growth prospects and industry-led development priorities.
- When
- At a media roundtable; no date is stated.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To discuss investment, competitiveness and collaboration to support the state's economic development.
Growth opportunities
Conditions for competitiveness
Attracting investment
Growth opportunities
Vir S. Advani said Madhya Pradesh is well positioned to attract investment, citing its location, improving infrastructure and diversified economy.
Conditions for competitiveness
CII leaders stressed that sustained competitiveness will also require innovation, sustainability and stronger cooperation among industry, government and institutions.
Industrial development
Growth opportunities
CII described investment promotion and industry-led development as ways to strengthen the state's economy.
Conditions for competitiveness
Milon K. Nag said stronger supply chains, technology adoption, talent development and MSME integration are needed to improve productivity and global competitiveness.
- Event
- CII-organised media roundtable
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Investment sectors mentioned
- Manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, food processing and technology
- Industrial priorities
- Resilient supply chains, technology adoption, talent development and MSME integration
- CII Madhya Pradesh initiatives
- Investment promotion, MSME development, skill development, policy advocacy, industry-academia engagement and business facilitation
- Agriculture initiative
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Vidisha, supported by CII's Food & Agriculture Centre of Excellence