Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, lauding the theme ‘Building Trust – India First’ as simple in words yet profound in meaning. He underscored that trust is not merely a technical term but an emotion, an experiential thread that weaves through personal interactions and international diplomacy alike.

Mr. Baba Kalyani, Founder President, SIDM and Chairman, Bharat Forge, praised the Minister’s leadership, stating: Operation Sindoor is a defining moment that reinforces India’s status as a technologically advanced and self-reliant military power. It also reflects the growing maturity of our indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem. He also urged the industry to scale production capabilities and reinforce trust in Indian design and innovation.

Mr. Sanjiv Puri, President, CII and CMD, ITC ltd echoed similar sentiments:

“Operation Sindoor exemplifies India’s strategic maturity and advanced preparedness. The Indian industry deeply appreciates the government’s calm and astute handling of recent challenges.”

Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, thanked Shri Rajnath Singh for his leadership in reinforcing national security and enabling a strong and self-reliant defence industrial base. CII and the Indian Industry is saluting the efforts of India’s military, Mr Banerjee added.