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Advanced manufacturing, MSMEs key to Gujarat’s growth: CII Advani
Advanced manufacturing, MSMEs key to Gujarat’s growth: CII Advani
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The corporate narrative around Gujarat often paints a picture of seamless progress, but the real test lies in execution. While CII's Advani rightly stresses future skills and MSME competitiveness, the state must ensure that skill centres actually match industry demand and that small firms aren't crushed by compliance costs. The real number to watch isn't the summit's investment pledges, but how many MSMEs adopt Industry 4.0 in the next two years.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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