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  FICCI thanks the Indian defence industry for ensuring their presence at the Indian Defence Industry Equipment Display at PRAGATI 2026. We wish you all successful interactions and meaningful discussions ahead. We will be waiting to welcome you at FTN Umroi, Shillong, Meghalaya!   Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, India   #PRAGATI2026 #IndianDefenceIndustry #DefenceExpo #AtmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #DefenceInnovation

Moderating the session on “From Volatility to Visibility: Strengthening Demand Forecasts in the Maize Value Chain” during the 12th edition of the FICCI India Maize Summit 2026, Mr. Amit Sachdeva, Consultant, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, emphasized the importance of reliable demand forecasting and stronger market intelligence as maize demand rises across feed, ethanol, starch, food processing, and export sectors. He stressed the need for better value-chain coordination and data-driven planning to reduce volatility and improve efficiency, noting that “reliable demand forecasting and stronger market intelligence are becoming increasingly important” for the maize ecosystem. Mr Parth Sharma, Director–PMO, SatSure, highlighted that while advanced technologies for crop forecasting already exist, the key challenge lies in making them accessible and affordable for farmers through service-based delivery models. He stated that “the real problem is speed and availability of the tech” and emphasized that technologies must reach farmers through practical solution-based models. Ms Shilpa Divekar Nirula, Founding Partner, AGVAYA India, discussed the growing influence of ethanol demand on maize acreage expansion and the need for balanced policy mechanisms. She observed that “ethanol has really been the one that has driven the acre increase,” while also noting that “the ethanol demand is not structurally established for corn.” Mr Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India, underlined the importance of maintaining equilibrium between feed and ethanol demand to ensure food security and supply stability. Mr Virender Grover, Managing Director, Roquette India Pvt. Ltd., stressed the need for long-term planning to address rising industrial demand for maize. Highlighting the increasing pressure from ethanol demand, he noted that “this is a very fragile balance.” Mr Madhav Kshatriya, Managing Director, Cornext Agri Products Pvt. Ltd., emphasized the importance of improving livestock nutrition and promoting silage as a mainstream agricultural activity in India. He stated that “it is high time that silage be recognized as a mainstream, front-line agricultural activity.” Mr Gaurav Mittal, Head- Central Buying Organisation, Godrej Agrovet Limited, highlighted the challenges faced by the feed manufacturing industry due to volatile raw material prices and lack of risk management mechanisms. He stressed the need to move from a “distress solving” approach to a “proactive cautious” approach with policymakers. Mr Paulo Juan Enrico M. Valenciano, Progressive Farmer, Philippines, highlighted how advanced biotech traits and modern agronomic practices have significantly improved maize productivity in the Philippines. He shared that “our yields have scaled vertically to between 10 and 10.5 metric tons per hectare” through advanced technologies and integrated farming practices.

FICCI welcomes the Government’s commendable steps in reducing royalty rates on crude oil and streamlining the royalty calculation procedure for natural gas. In the current geopolitical context, this is a significant development that will strengthen the nation’s energy security by encouraging domestic exploration and production of oil and natural gas. While certain reductions in natural gas royalties were introduced earlier to arrive at the wellhead price, shifting to a percentage-based mechanism will enhance transparency and ease of doing business, thereby promoting greater investment in the sector. This reform will also help reduce hydrocarbon imports, which currently stand at approximately 90% for oil and 50% for natural gas. Further, the benefits of this move will accrue substantially to the respective State Governments. Higher production of oil and gas will generate increased revenue for the States, while fresh and expanded investments will also contribute to greater local economic development. FICCI congratulates the Government on this important and forward-looking initiative. - Anant Swarup Secretary General, FICCI Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India Hardeep Singh Puri

The FICCI Arab Council successfully launched the “FICCI Arab Economic Leadership Dialogue” series with the United Arab Emirates as the first country engagement on 20th May 2026, reaffirming the growing strategic and economic partnership between India and the GCC region. The virtual interaction brought together distinguished leaders and policymakers, including H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, UAE; H.E Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE; Mr. Adeeb Ahamed, Chair, FICCI Arab Council; Dr. Siddeek Ahmed, Co-Chair, FICCI Arab Council and Mr. Nilesh Ved, Chair, UAE-India Business Council – UAE Chapter & Senior management functionaries from more than 60 Indian companies participated in the leadership dialogue. During the interaction, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri highlighted that the recent visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the UAE further reaffirmed the longstanding relationship between the two countries and strengthened the momentum towards deeper strategic and economic cooperation. He emphasized that Indian companies operating in the UAE are not merely participants in the economy, but active contributors shaping investment, employment generation, regional networks, productivity, and long-term growth. Speaking during the session, the Minister noted that despite the current geopolitical challenges and conflicts in the region, the UAE economy continues to remain resilient, open, and operational for global business. He highlighted that between 2021 and 2025, the UAE’s real GDP grew at an average of around 5%, while non-oil sectors recorded growth above 6.8%, contributing more than 77% to the national GDP. He further shared that non-oil foreign trade crossed AED 3.8 trillion in 2025, non-oil exports reached AED 813 billion, and FDI inflows exceeded USD 45 billion in 2024, reflecting the UAE’s successful economic diversification strategy. The speakers collectively expressed strong confidence in the India-UAE partnership and reiterated the importance of continued collaboration, particularly during challenging global and regional circumstances. The dialogue witnessed active participation from industry leaders and stakeholders from both countries and reinforced the shared commitment towards strengthening bilateral trade, investment, logistics connectivity, and long-term economic cooperation.

Mr Anant Swarup, Secretary General, FICCI, met with Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of the Global Africa Investment Summit, former President of the African Development Bank, and former Minister of Agriculture, Government of Nigeria, at Federation House, New Delhi. The discussion focused on exploring opportunities to further strengthen India-Africa economic cooperation, investment partnerships, and sectoral collaboration across key sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, digital public infrastructure, critical minerals & mining, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, and information technology, for shared growth and sustainable development.

FICCI is honoured to welcome Govindayapalli Ram Mohan Rao Executive Director, Market Intermediaries Regulation and Supervision Department, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a distinguished speaker for a Special Guest Address at the conference on: 🔹 Next-Gen Forensics: The New Age of Fraud Investigation 📅 June 4, 2026 📍 Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai He will be delivering a special address on: “Digital Trust, Governance & the Future of Fraud Risk” As the digital financial ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, conversations around governance, fraud resilience, digital trust, and regulatory preparedness have become more important than ever. The session will offer valuable insights into the changing fraud risk landscape and the importance of building resilient and trusted digital ecosystems. 📌 Scan the QR code to register #FICCI #NextGenForensics #FraudInvestigation #DigitalTrust #CyberSecurity #FinancialFraud #Governance #SEBI #BFSI #DigitalEconomy #CyberCrime KPMG India Khaitan & Co

Strong communication is at the heart of effective leadership. In an increasingly collaborative and fast-moving business environment, the ability to influence, engage stakeholders, and present ideas with clarity has become more important than ever. To help professionals strengthen these capabilities, FICCI is organising the online workshop on ‘Storytelling for Influence & Leadership Impact’. The programme is designed to provide practical perspectives on using storytelling as a tool to communicate with impact, build stronger connections, and enhance executive presence. Bringing together professionals, managers, and emerging leaders, the workshop will focus on transforming ideas and insights into meaningful narratives that inspire action and drive alignment.   Dates: 3rd & 4th June 2026 Timings: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mode: Virtual Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAdfar2f For registrations and queries: Supriti Banerjee | supriti.banerjee@ficci.com Siddharth Dubey | siddharth.dubey@ficci.com #Leadership #Storytelling #ExecutivePresence 

Join us at the India Innovative Crop Nutrition Conclave 2026 on the theme 'Reimagining Crop Nutrition for India’s 2050 Food Security' on 23rd June 2026 at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gwPBDMzm #CropNutrition #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Sustainability

FICCI signed an MoU with Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training and Research Institute (RGNGWTRI) to promote sustainable groundwater management in industries. The collaboration aims to strengthen industry engagement, enhance awareness and build technical capacity of industrial stakeholders on efficient water use, groundwater regulation, recharge practices, water auditing & neutrality, promoting innovation through targeted training and workshops. This partnership reinforces FICCI’s commitment towards sustainable industrial practices and supporting India’s long-term water security agenda through industry-government collaboration. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Secretary (DOWR, RD & GR) and the Member (Innovation & Rejuvenation), Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti on May 15, 2026 at RGNGWTRI, Raipur.

Mr ram mohan govindayapalli Rao, Executive Director, Market Intermediaries Regulation and Supervision Department, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), will address the conference on “Next-Gen Forensics: The New Age of Fraud Investigation” on June 4, 2026, at Trident Nariman Point, Mumbai. He will be delivering a special address on 'Digital Trust, Governance & the Future of Fraud Risk'. As the digital financial ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, conversations around governance, fraud resilience, digital trust, and regulatory preparedness have become more important than ever. The session will offer valuable insights into the changing fraud risk landscape and the importance of building resilient and trusted digital ecosystems. Scan the QR code to register #NextGenForensics #FraudInvestigation #DigitalTrust KPMG India Khaitan & Co