Ahmedabad : CII Gujarat has expressed strong confidence in the state’s industrial growth ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. Speaking at a CII Media Roundtable in Ahmedabad, Vir S Advani, Chairman, CII Western Region and Chairman & Managing Director, Blue Star Ltd, highlighted Gujarat’s industrial strengths. He said Gujarat has a strong base for the next phase of India’s industrial expansion. Advani identified competitiveness, ease of doing business, technology and future skills as key growth drivers. He also stressed the need for resilient supply chains and advanced manufacturing.
Focus on Ease of Doing Business
Advani called for further regulatory simplification across the state. He highlighted single-window clearances and faster environmental approvals as important priorities. He also pointed to the need to address inverted duty structures. According to Advani, these measures can strengthen Gujarat’s investment environment and industrial competitiveness.
New Opportunities Across Emerging Sectors
Gujarat continues to see opportunities across several high-growth sectors. These include semiconductors, defense and aerospace, green hydrogen and renewable energy. Advanced manufacturing also remains a major opportunity for the state. Advani said Gujarat needs skilled talent, competitive MSMEs and stronger technology capabilities to attract investments. He also highlighted AI, robotics, smart factories and digital supply chains. Sustainable manufacturing will also play a growing role in industrial competitiveness, he said.
Skills and MSMEs Remain Key Priorities
CII is working through skill centers in Sanand, Rajkot and Vadodara. The centres aim to align training programmes with industry requirements. CII is also supporting MSMEs through several initiatives. These include export-readiness programmes, buyer-seller meets and Industry 4.0 adoption. Quality improvement initiatives will also help MSMEs strengthen their position in domestic and global value chains. Advani said Gujarat’s next growth phase will connect large industries, MSMEs, start-ups and global companies.
CII to Support Vibrant Gujarat 2027
CII will support the Government of Gujarat in its preparations for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. The organisation’s engagement in Gujarat covers policy advocacy, investment facilitation and manufacturing. It also works across exports, renewable energy, logistics, skills and MSME development. In July, CII Gujarat hosted Investopia Global – Ahmedabad Edition. The event strengthened economic engagement between Gujarat and the UAE. Advani said CII remains committed to Gujarat’s trillion-dollar economy ambition. He highlighted advanced manufacturing, green growth and MSME competitiveness as key areas. He also stressed the importance of balanced regional development.
Gujarat@2047 Vision Gains Industry Support
CII Gujarat Chairman Achal Bakeri highlighted the theme “Virasat Se Vikas: Gujarat@2047.” He said Gujarat’s future growth should remain connected to its enterprise, craftsmanship and cultural strengths. Bakeri also welcomed recent policy initiatives by the Gujarat government. These include the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026, Gujarat Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026 and Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026–29. He said the policies can strengthen Gujarat’s manufacturing, maritime and digital ambitions. Bakeri particularly highlighted the flexibility offered through the “Choose Your Incentive” approach. He also expressed confidence that Gujarat can emerge as a major data centre hub.
Industry Ready to Strengthen Gujarat’s Global Position
With the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 approaching, CII Gujarat plans to work closely with the state government. The industry body aims to strengthen Gujarat’s investment story on the global stage. CII also intends to bring industry’s collective capabilities into policy discussions. The organisation will focus on practical solutions and measurable outcomes. The industry body believes this partnership can accelerate Gujarat’s next growth phase. It can also strengthen the state’s contribution to India’s broader economic journey.
