CII IWN Karnataka is pleased to announce the Office Bearers for the year 2025-26. 𝐌𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐍𝐒, Chairwoman, IWN Karnataka & Product Compliance Officer, @BoschSoftware and 𝐌𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐡, Vice Chairwoman, IWN Karnataka & Founder & Director, Pay It Forward, will shortly take over the reins. @FollowCII @CII4SR #IWNKarnataka #Leadership #WomenInBuisness #Empowerment #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth

“The Suez Canal remains a key gateway for India's trade with Africa and the world, strengthening global connectivity. With new collaborations, including an MoU to boost SME cooperation, India and Egypt are deepening economic ties for mutual growth. As companies return to the Egyptian market, we see immense opportunities for investment and prosperity”. - 𝐇 𝐄 𝐌𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥, Ambassador, Arab Republic of Egypt. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #IndiaEgypt #TradePartnership #SMEDevelopment #SuezCanal

"The trade between India and South Africa has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, showcasing the strategic value of our bilateral relations. With Indian investments creating thousands of jobs and South African companies contributing to India’s growth, our partnership is stronger than ever. Collaboration in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and the automotive sector will drive sustainable progress for both nations”. - 𝐇 𝐄 𝐌𝐫 𝐆𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞, Consul General of South Africa in Mumbai. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #IndiaSouthAfrica #EconomicGrowth #SustainableDevelopment

“Africa presents immense opportunities for global trade, with its diverse economies and strategic trade agreements fostering seamless market access. Kenya stands out as a welcoming investment destination, backed by a skilled workforce and a business-friendly environment. Strengthening economic ties with Africa will unlock new avenues for growth and innovation on a global scale”. - 𝐌𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐤𝐚, Trade Counsellor, Kenya High Commission. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #AfricaTradeOpportunities #GlobalTrade #MarketAccess #KenyaInvestment #EconomicGrowth #BusinessExpansion #SkilledWorkforce #Innovation #TradePartnerships #CIIMysticSouth2025

The parallel session on "𝘈 𝘋𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘝𝘪𝘦𝘸 – 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢’𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥" provided key insights into regional cooperation and trade dynamics. 𝐌𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧, Co-Chair, CII Mystic South Global Linkages Summit 2025 & Director, ICSA Group, opened the discussion, setting the stage for diplomatic perspectives on South India's international ties. Distinguished panellists, including 𝐌𝐫@nyun_chang99036, Consul General of the Republic of Korea, 𝐌𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠, Consul General of the Republic of Singapore, 𝐌𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢 𝐁𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐬, Consul, Trade and 𝐌𝐫 𝐆 𝐋 𝐆𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐚, Minister – Trade, Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Southern India, shared insights on economic partnerships, trade collaborations, and diplomatic relations. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #SouthIndia #Diplomacy #GlobalTrade #EconomicPartnership #CII #InternationalRelations #TradeGrowth

"South India’s rapid urbanization and industrial growth present immense opportunities for global collaboration. Sustainable industrial parks, digital connectivity, and green energy initiatives will shape the future of economic partnerships. Strengthening ties between Singapore and South India will drive innovation, trade, and sustainable development". - 𝐌𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢 𝐁𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐬, Consul, Trade, Consulate General of Malaysia. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #SouthIndiaGrowth #GlobalCollaboration #SustainableDevelopment #IndustrialGrowth #DigitalConnectivity #GreenEnergy #EconomicPartnerships #Innovation #Trade #CIIMysticSouth2025

Andhra Pradesh is on a transformational journey towards becoming a global economic powerhouse. A visionary leader transforms dreams into reality, and Andhra Pradesh is on the path to becoming a global economic powerhouse. With a strong focus on ease of doing business, sustainability, and skill development, we are shaping a prosperous future. Alongside strategic investments, we are driving sustainability, business growth, and skill development. The goal is clear—AP will be a $2.4 trillion economy by 2047! - @Saikanth_Varma , IAS., Chief Executive Officer, Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, Government of Andhra Pradesh at CII Mystic South 2025 @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #VisionaryLeadership #AndhraPradesh #EconomicGrowth #SustainableFuture #SwarnaAndhraPradesh #Innovation

"The world is evolving rapidly, and businesses must adapt to survive. Technology, energy transition, and sustainability are not just trends—they are necessities. At L&T, we embrace innovation to build a better future while staying rooted in strong values. Growth comes from resilience, adaptability, and a vision beyond the present.” He mentioned that human migration, technology transition, and sustainability were key factors shaping the future of businesses and industries. - 𝐌𝐫 𝐒 𝐍 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧, Chairman & Managing Director, @larsentoubro , at CII Mystic South 2025 @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #CIIMysticSouth2025 #Leadership #Innovation #LarsenAndToubro #BusinessExcellence #IndustryLeaders #Inspiration

𝐌𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠, Consul General - Republic of Singapore, said, “Education is the backbone of South India’s success-50% of India’s top universities are based here, fuelling a skilled workforce for global investments. Singapore and India share a vision for economic growth-strategic collaborations in trade, infrastructure, and technology will unlock new opportunities. Stronger business ties and people-to-people exchanges will further cement the historic and economic bond between Singapore and South India”. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #EducationExcellence #SkilledWorkforce #IndiaSingaporePartnership #EconomicGrowth #TradeCollaboration #InfrastructureDevelopment #TechnologyInnovation #BusinessTies #GlobalInvestments #CIIMysticSouth2025

𝐌𝐫 @nyun_chang99036, Consul General - Republic of Korea said, “Korea and India’s partnership is evolving beyond trade-Hyundai, Samsung, and LG’s success in India showcases the power of strategic collaboration and visionary leadership. Southern India’s strong industrial institutions and skilled workforce make it a prime destination for Korean investment and technological innovation. From shipbuilding to battery manufacturing and AI, the synergy between Korea and India holds immense potential for global leadership in emerging industries”. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #KoreaIndiaPartnership #StrategicCollaboration #Innovation #Technology #Manufacturing #SkilledWorkforce #Investment #AI #BatteryManufacturing #GlobalLeadership #CIIMysticSouth2025

𝐌𝐫 𝐆 𝐋 𝐆𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐚, Minister – Trade, Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Southern India said, “South India's growth is closely linked to its neighbours, with Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Korea, and Singapore driving economic collaborations. Diplomatic missions are not just about politics; they play a crucial role in breaking trade barriers, enhancing market access, and fostering business-friendly environments. Cultural and historical ties are the backbone of international partnerships—people-to-people engagement fuels stronger trade, tourism, and academic collaborations”. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #RegionalCollaboration #SouthIndiaGrowth #TradePartnerships #EconomicCollaboration #MarketAccess #Diplomacy #BusinessGrowth #CulturalTies #Tourism #AcademicCollaboration #CIIMysticSouth2025

The Educational Seminar meeting, led by 𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐢 𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝, Chairman, CII Telangana & Executive Director Bharat Biotech International Limited and featuring 𝐃𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢, Professor, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research focused on the intersection of biology and technology, highlighting the historical contributions of figures like Alan Turing and Claude Shannon to modern science. 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢 discussed the evolution of biological research, emphasising the need to reflect on past discoveries, such as the DNA structure by Watson and Crick, to seize future opportunities in fields like nanotechnology and smart materials. The meeting underscored the importance of an interdisciplinary educational approach, urging students to integrate knowledge from diverse fields such as engineering, computer science, and biology. Action items included promoting interdisciplinary explorations among students and implementing the National Education Policy to foster flexible, multidisciplinary education at the master's level. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #EducationalSeminar #BiotechInnovation #NCBS #FutureOfScience #STEMEducation #CII #TIFR #BharatBiotech #InterdisciplinaryLearning #NEP #AIandBiology #Nanotechnology #SmartMaterials #ScienceAndTechnology #InnovationLeadership #FutureOfEducation

The "𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘢," featured opening remarks by 𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐢 𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝, Chairman, CII Telangana & Executive Director, Bharat Biotech International Limited, followed by a keynote address from 𝐃𝐫 𝐄 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐮 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲, IFS, Special Secretary – Industries, Government of Telangana. Panellists, including industry leaders such as 𝐌𝐫 𝐌 𝐆𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲, Vice Chairman, Re-Sustainability Limited, 𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲 𝐑, Vice Chairman, CII Telangana & Managing Director, Rachamallu Forgings Pvt Limited, 𝐌𝐫 𝐃 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐮, Past Chairman - CII Telangana & Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Kirby Building Systems India Limited and 𝐌𝐫 𝐃 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲, Co-Convenor, Agri & Food Processing Panel, CII Telangana & Managing Director, Dodla Dairy Limited, shared their insights. They discussed Telangana's economic trajectory, investment potential, and industrial advancements, including Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's vision for Telangana to contribute $1 trillion to India's economy. The session highlighted how modern manufacturing evolved with data analytics, automation, and smart technologies, leading to improved productivity and streamlined decision-making processes. The discussion also explored Industry 4.0 innovations including sensors, connectivity (such as Bluetooth), and computing advancements. These technologies improve manufacturing capture, analytics, and process automation. An example of a fabrication setup with 300 welds, highlighting the impact of smart manufacturing solutions was discussed. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #Telangana #EconomicGrowth #Investment #Industry40 #MakeInIndia #Telangana2050 #Hyderabad #GlobalInvestment

𝐃𝐫 𝐄 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐮 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲, IFS, highlighted Telangana’s dynamic progress—ranking No.1 in per capita income, driving skill development, and becoming a powerhouse for IT & AI. With ₹30-40 crore investments in ITIs and engineering colleges, the state is fostering future-ready talent. Hyderabad is emerging as a global AI hub, attracting major players like Microsoft. Telangana is also leading in green energy, MSME infrastructure, and women empowerment, paving the way for a $1 trillion economy by 2035. "𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺-𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩". @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #Telangana #FutureReady #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #CIIMysticSouth2025

The "𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 1: 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘜𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 4.0 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦" session commenced with opening remarks by 𝐌𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧, Managing Director, Bharat Fritz Werner Limited and a keynote address from 𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐦, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu & Managing Director, Wheels India Limited. 𝐌𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲, Partner, EY Parthenon, moderated the panel, which included 𝐌𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐮𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐫, Michelin Lanka, 𝐌𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧, Capgemini, 𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐯𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡, LMW Limited and 𝐌𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐂, TTK Prestige Limited. Discussions centred on India's Industry 4.0 adoption, which is being fuelled by technologies like AI, IoT, robotics, and advanced analytics. Key topics included enhancing manufacturing productivity, improving product quality, and reducing operational costs to make Indian products more competitive. The session also addressed the uneven digital maturity among Indian manufacturers, the drivers and barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption, and the importance of workforce upskilling. The potential of AI and ML in revolutionizing manufacturing processes across sectors like automotive, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and textiles were discussed. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #Industry40 #SmartManufacturing #AI #IIoT #DigitalTransformation #ManufacturingExcellence #MakeInIndia #TechInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing

"For India to lead in manufacturing, we must move beyond incremental change. Scaling advanced technologies, improving productivity, and integrating global standards is the way forward," said 𝐌𝐫 𝐁 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦, CEO - Asia Pacific & India Region & Chairman, Saint-Gobain India. The discussion stressed on the importance of global market integration, export-driven profitability, and harmonizing Indian standards with international benchmarks. Invest in technology, scale up, and embrace global standards to position India as a world leader in manufacturing. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #ManufacturingExcellence #GlobalStandards #ExportGrowth #FutureOfIndustry #SouthIndiaGrowth #CIIMysticSouth2025

The Fireside Chat on Advanced Manufacturing showcased how automation, robotics, IoT, and Industry 4.0 are driving South India’s growth. Sustainability remains a key focus, leveraging renewable energy for eco-friendly production. 𝐌𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐫 𝐒 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢, Chairman & MD, Blue Star India, emphasized that South India has all the ingredients to become a global manufacturing powerhouse—strong talent, advanced technology, and a thriving ecosystem. The key Scaling up and thinking beyond the domestic market. @FollowCII @CII4SR @CIIEvents @CII4Global #AdvancedManufacturing #Industry40 #Automation #Sustainability #SouthIndiaLeads #CIIMysticSouth2025

𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐦, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu said, “Data is democratized, enabling operators to make decisions that were traditionally made by managers. This shift reduces hierarchy and empowers frontline employees with actionable insights, driving significant efficiency gains—like a shop floor achieving 97% efficiency. Viewing manufacturing as a seamless system where raw materials enter and finished products emerge is key to transformation” at the "Advanced Manufacturing 1: Engineering the Future: Unlocking the Power of Industry 4.0 for Industrial Excellence" session today. @FollowCII @CII4SR @CIIEvents @CII4Global #Industry40 #AdvancedManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #DataDemocratization #Efficiency #SmartManufacturing #Automation #IndustrialExcellence #CIIMysticSouth2025

𝐌𝐫 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐉𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐢 𝐏𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧, Managing Director, Numaligarh Refinery Limited, said, “Energy emerged as a critical enabler, with the challenge of balancing accessibility, affordability, and sustainability—often termed the energy trilemma.” He highlighted the role of alternative fuels, modular nuclear energy, and the evolving hydrogen economy. The debate extended to green, blue, pink, and white hydrogen as potential clean energy solutions, biofuels like ethanol from agricultural waste and bamboo also gained attention as viable pathways to reducing carbon emissions. With innovation in energy and sustainability, South India is poised to lead the transition to a cleaner and more resilient future. @FollowCII @CII4SR @CIIEvents @CII4Global #EnergyTrilemma #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #HydrogenEconomy #AlternativeFuels #Biofuels #CarbonReduction #GreenEnergy #Innovation #SouthIndiaLeads #CIIMysticSouth2025

𝐌𝐫 𝐑 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐡, Immediate Past President, CII & Executive Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited highlighted South India's strategic edge in manufacturing, technology, and its natural coastal advantage. 𝐃𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧, highlighted South India’s economic leadership with 6.3% GDP growth, higher per capita income, and a strong workforce, including 50%+ women’s participation in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. “With some of the country’s best institutions, South India is building a future-ready skills ecosystem. Home to a dynamic MSME sector, the region leads in manufacturing, exports, and cutting-edge automation—from robotics and IoT to AI and Industry 4.0. As a powerhouse of talent and technology, South India is shaping the future of Indian industry and global trade”, said 𝐌𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧, Managing Director, Sanmar Engineering Technologies Limited. 𝐌𝐫 𝐁𝐕𝐑 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲, Chairman, Cyient Limited said, "From contributing 1% of GDP in 2005 to 6.8% today, the IT sector now drives 50% of service exports. With $200B in IT exports, South India leads the charge, contributing 60% of the total”. @FollowCII @cii4sr @CIIEVENTS @CII4Global #SouthIndiaLeads #Manufacturing #Technology #EconomicGrowth #FutureSkills #MSME #Exports #Automation #AI #Industry40 #ITExports #GlobalTrade #WomenWorkforce #CIIMysticSouth2025