Ahmedabad : Technology is a boon for the growth of business leaders. The Confederation of Indian Industry Gujarat held its State Annual Day under the theme of Emerging Gujarat: Convergence of Technology, Leadership and Growth. The various sessions in the conference were focused mainly on use of proper technology and how technology can perform in a better way for emerging leadership in the country. In the presence of Eminent industrialists and the officials of CII, One to one sessions were organized and also the panel discussion was held on the subject of “Changing roles of leader : How is technology transforming the role of a leader”. How the convergence of technology and leadership is growing in the state and outlined future opportunities for the advancement of the industries. The conference also highlights the power of shared best practices as we navigate a new era of digital disruption, with a focus on developing the growth matrix by building innovation, technology and leadership from industry. Session was followed by a panel discussion which provided insights from industry leaders on the innovations and best practices they are implementing. work in their respective organizations to improve the competitiveness of their companies and are equal in a technologically advanced environment.
Gujarat is certainly emerging as a major technology hub in India. The state government has taken numerous initiatives to promote the growth of the technology sector in the state, which has resulted in the establishment of several technology parks, incubation centers, and research institutes. One of the key factors driving the growth of the technology sector in Gujarat is the presence of a large number of engineering colleges and universities in the state. These institutions are producing a skilled workforce that is well-equipped to meet the demands of the technology industry. Another important factor is the availability of supportive government policies and initiatives, such as tax incentives and subsidies for technology startups, as well as initiatives to promote research and development in the technology sector.
Anand Desai, Former Chairman – CII Gujarat State Council & MD – Anupam Rasayan India Limited
Technology is changing the way the finance sector operates in Gujarat and India. The finance industry is no longer confined to traditional banking and insurance services. With the advent of fintech and digitalization, we are witnessing a significant shift towards cashless transactions, mobile banking, and online investment options. The Government of Gujarat has been proactive in implementing digital initiatives such as the DigiLocker and e-NAM platforms, which have streamlined various financial processes and improved efficiency. DigiLocker is a flagship initiative of Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) under Digital India programme while National Agriculture Market (eNAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. IFT City, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, is one of the significant initiatives taken by the Government of Gujarat to promote the financial sector in the state.
Mona Khandhar, Principal Secretary (Economic Affairs), Finance Department – Government of Gujarat
Industrialists from various field were present in this conference. One to one discussion was held with the Sunil Chordia – CMD – Rajastan Global Wires and Anand Desai the Managing Director of Anupam Rasayan Limited. The focus points of this discussion were emerging business and leaders with the use of Technology and how innovation can be super power for many startups in the country. The Principal Secretary (Economic Affairs) of Finance Department, Gujarat Government Mona Khandhar, Col. Arvinder Singh, Chief Operating Officer – Gujarat Titans, Rajesh Gandhi, Managing Director – Vadilal Industries Limited, Sandeep Engineer, Founder Chairman and MD of Astral Limited, Prof. Pradyuman Vyas, Advisor of CII and other dignitaries from the industry sector joined the conference. After the Annual Meeting the new chairman of CII Gujarat Council were elected. Darshan A. Shah has been elected as the new Chairman of CII Gujarat Council for the tenure of one year and Kulin Lalbhai has been elected as a Vice Chairman of CII Gujarat State Council.
