R. Mukundan Takes Over as CII President for 2026–27 Succeeds Rajiv Memani

WHAT IS CII?

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is India’s leading industry association. It represents businesses across all sectors. It serves as a bridge between the government and industry. CII promotes:

• Economic reforms

• Entrepreneurship

• Industrial competitiveness

• Skill development

• International partnerships

• Sustainable development

For decades, CII has helped shape India’s business policy environment.

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q1: Who is the new President of CII for 2026–27?
A: R. Mukundan, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Chemicals.

Q2: Whom did R. Mukundan succeed as CII President?
A: Rajiv Memani.

Q3: Who has been named as CII President-Designate for 2026–27?
A: Suchitra K. Ella, Managing Director of Bharat Biotech.

Q4: What is the full form of CII?
A: Confederation of Indian Industry.

Q5: What is the main role of CII?
A: To act as a bridge between government and industry, and to advocate for economic reforms, industrial competitiveness, and trade engagement.

EXAM-FOCUSED POINTS

• New CII President (2026–27):  R. Mukundan (CEO & MD, Tata Chemicals)

• Outgoing President:  Rajiv Memani

• Mukundan’s experience:  Over 30 years in Tata Group across chemicals, automotive, hospitality, industrial operations, corporate strategy

• President-Designate (2026–27):  Suchitra K. Ella (MD, Bharat Biotech)

• Vice-President (2026–27):  Shashwat Goenka (RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group; formerly chaired CII Eastern Regional Council)

• CII full form:  Confederation of Indian Industry

• CII role:  Industry policy advocacy, economic reforms, investment climate, manufacturing competitiveness, global trade, public-private dialogue

• CII works with:  Government ministries, regulators, investors, international trade bodies

• CII’s focus areas:  Economic reforms, entrepreneurship, industrial competitiveness, skill development, international partnerships, sustainable development