# Advanced manufacturing, MSMEs key to Gujarat’s growth: CII Advani 2026-08-14T12:55:55+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Gujarat's next phase of industrial growth will be driven by advanced manufacturing, future skills, and competitive MSMEs, said Vir S Advani, Chairman of CII Western Region and Managing Director of Blue Star Ltd. Speaking at a CII media roundtable in Ahmedabad, he called for regulatory simplification, single-window clearances, and faster environmental approvals to strengthen the business environment. He identified semiconductors, defence, aerospace, green hydrogen, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing as emerging opportunities for the state. Advani emphasised that AI, robotics, smart factories, and digital supply chains will shape industrial competitiveness. CII is running skill centres in Sanand, Rajkot, and Vadodara, and supporting MSMEs through export-readiness programmes and Industry 4.0 adoption. The industry body will also support the Gujarat government for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in January 2027. He said CII remains committed to helping Gujarat achieve its trillion-dollar economy ambition. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in Tags: Blue Star Ltd, CII, Gujarat, Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Vir S Advani Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/advanced-manufacturing-msmes-key-to-gujarats-growth-cii-advani/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/advanced-manufacturing-msmes-key-to-gujarats-growth-cii-advani/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.