CII Southern Region

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 2024: 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚    Today's session at Investopia Global in Chennai discussed on the urgent need for sustainable practices in manufacturing. The focus was on the pivotal advancements and innovations driving the decarbonization of heavy industries and how the UAE and India can leverage their competitive advantages for a greener future.   The session brought together key industry leaders and experts to explore collaborative pathways for achieving significant reductions in carbon emissions.   Our esteemed speakers included:  Mr V. Arun Roy, IAS, Secretary, Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu  Mr Stefan Håkansson Global Chief Clean Energy Officer, GFG Alliance, UAE  Mr Rajesh Mittal, President & CEO, Isuzu Motors India Private Limited  Mr Sachin Maheshwari, Head of Corporate Development, Lohum Cleantech  Mr Zain Ravdjee, Chairman and CEO, ZR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED   Chaired by Mr RaviChandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India Region, Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd, the session delved into how both nations can collaborate to accelerate decarbonization, creating a sustainable and competitive industrial sector. Confederation of Indian Industry CII Southern Region CII International CIIEvents Investopia Ministry Of Economy, UAE #InvestopiaGlobal2024 #GreenPartnership #Decarbonization #SustainableManufacturing #UAEIndiaCollaboration #CleanEnergy #Innovation #EnvironmentalSustainability

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 2024: ‘𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬’ 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 Today's session at Investopia Global in Chennai focused on the UAE's ambitious "Make it in the Emirates" initiative, a cornerstone of the country's economic diversification strategy. This initiative aims to transform the UAE into a globally competitive manufacturing hub, attracting global players and fostering industrial growth.   Key discussion points included the unique advantages and enablers the UAE offers to manufacturers and how Indian and UAE-based companies can leverage these opportunities, especially in light of the CEPA agreement, to expand and thrive internationally.   Our esteemed speakers provided deep insights into these opportunities: H E Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Accelerators, UAE Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة  Mr Dheeraj G. Hinduja, Executive Chairman, Ashok Leyland  Mr Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, Chairman & Managing Director, Lakshmi Machine Works Limited - LMW  Ms Rola Abu Manneh, CEO – UAE, Middle East, and Pakistan, Standard Chartered  Mr Ponnuswami M, CoChairman, CII National MSME Council and Chairman and Managing Director, PON PURE CHEMICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Mr Shaker Zainal, Chief Business Officer,Emirates Development Bank (EDB) UAE Session Chair: Mr Navas Meeran, Chairman, Eastern Group   The session highlighted how the UAE's strategic initiatives, coupled with robust support systems, offer a fertile ground for manufacturing excellence. With collaborative efforts, Indian and UAE companies can tap into these opportunities, driving growth and innovation on a global scale. Confederation of Indian Industry CII Southern Region CII International CIIEvents Investopia Ministry Of Economy, UAE   #InvestopiaGlobal2024 #MakeItInTheEmirates #ManufacturingHub #EconomicDiversification #UAEIndiaRelations #CEPA #GlobalExpansion #IndustrialGrowth #Innovation

CII hosted ‘Investopia Global’, an international conference with Tamil Nadu and UAE today. The Inaugural session was graced by Dr T R B Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu; H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member & UAE Minister, Ministry Of Economy, UAE; H.E. Alia Abdulla Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs; Dr Jean Fares, CEO, Investopia, UAE; Mr Ramachandran Dinesh, Chairman, CII International Council, Immediate Past President, CII and Executive Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions; Dr R Nandini, Chairperson, CII Southern Region and Managing Director, Chandra Textiles Pvt Ltd. The day long plenary sessions highlighted on the bilateral relations between India and UAE, Changing Dynamics of Geo-Politics: India & Global Economic Perspectives and Navigating the Red Sea Crisis, Green Partnership: Decarbonizing Heavy Industries in the UAE and India, ‘Make it In the Emirates’ and Attractiveness of Investing in the UAE. #IndiaUAE Guidance Tamil Nadu CII International

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐨-𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 - 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 Today's session at Investopia Global in Chennai delved into the dynamic and evolving landscape of international trade and diplomacy, focusing on India's ascent as a global economic powerhouse. The keynote address by Mr P Kumaran, Special Secretary (ER & DPA), Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted India's strategic alliances, particularly with the UAE, which are reshaping global economic relations. As escalating tensions in the Red Sea region disrupt crucial trade routes and supply chains, the discussion centred around the profound implications for the global economy. Our distinguished panellists provided invaluable insights: - Mr Salah Sharaf, Vice President, Sharaf Group & Vice Chairman, Emirates Shipping Logistics, UAE - Ms Runa Baksi, Managing Director & Country Head of Trade, HSBC India - Mr Deepak Ramaswamy, Managing Director, International Clearing and Shipping Agency (India) Pvt Ltd - Mr Siddharth Jairaj, CEO, TVS SCS Global Freight Solutions Limited Chaired by Mr Srivats Ram, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council and Managing Director, Wheels India Limited, the session was a compelling exploration of how geopolitical shifts and economic strategies are interlinked. Confederation of Indian Industry CII Southern Region CII International CIIEvents Investopia Ministry Of Economy, UAE #InvestopiaGlobal2024 #IndiaEconomicRole #RedSeaCrisis #GlobalTrade #Geopolitics #EconomicDiplomacy #IndiaUAERelations #TradeRoutes

CII hosted ‘Investopia Global’, an international conference with Tamil Nadu and UAE today. The Inaugural session was graced by Dr T R B Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu; H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member & UAE Minister, Ministry Of Economy, UAE; H.E. Alia Abdulla Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs; Dr Jean Fares, CEO, Investopia, UAE; Mr Ramachandran Dinesh, Chairman, CII International Council, Immediate Past President, CII and Executive Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions; Dr R Nandini, Chairperson, CII Southern Region and Managing Director, Chandra Textiles Pvt Ltd. The day long plenary sessions highlighted on the bilateral relations between India and UAE, Changing Dynamics of Geo-Politics: India & Global Economic Perspectives and Navigating the Red Sea Crisis, Green Partnership: Decarbonizing Heavy Industries in the UAE and India, ‘Make it In the Emirates’ and Attractiveness of Investing in the UAE. #IndiaUAE Guidance Tamil Nadu CII International

CII Delegation led by Dr. V Murali Krishna, Chairman, CII Andhra Pradesh met Mr Konidala Pawan Kalyan, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development & Rural Water Supply, Environment Forest Science & Technology, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The objective of the meeting was to give a brief introduction about CII and its initiatives to the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister. Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister has shown keen interest in exploring CII Centre of Excellences. Confederation of Indian Industry CII Southern Region CIIEvents GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

CII delegation led by Dr. V Murali Krishna, Chairman, CII AP met with Mr Neerabh Kumar Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh today. CII Southern Region Confederation of Indian IndustryCIIEvents GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

"Trade between India and UAE started nearly 1800 years back. Tamil Nadu is the engine powering the Indian train. Tamil Nadu is not only the country's talent capital, but the country's industrial capital too. Our state is the country's Automobile Capital, EV Capital, and Investment Capital," said Dr. TRB Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu at the Investopia Global in Chennai. Confederation of Indian Industry CII International CII Southern Region Guidance Tamil Nadu Ministry Of Economy, UAE

H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member & UAE Minister of Economy said, “UAE is among the top 4 FDI sources for India. For the first time, the contribution of the non-oil sector to UAE GDP has been over 70%. Today the trade that is brought in between nations is 15% more than before.” He further emphasised that building talent is an important aspect today for both countries at the Investopia Global in Chennai. Confederation of Indian Industry CII International CII Southern Region Guidance Tamil Nadu Ministry Of Economy, UAE

H.E. Alia Abdulla Al Mazrouei, UAE, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs highlighted the collaboration and connection between the two countries. She said UAE with strong finances and apt geographical location is a land of opportunities. She emphasised how the SME sector is being recognised and how it connects employment and encourages inclusive growth at Investopia Global today in Chennai. Confederation of Indian Industry CII International CII Southern Region Guidance Tamil Nadu Ministry Of Economy, UAE