A transparent, stable, and globally competitive tax regime is fundamental to fostering economic growth, encouraging investment, and enhancing the competitiveness of Indian industry. An efficient taxation framework not only supports ease of doing business but also influences corporate decision-making, promotes innovation, facilitates trade, and contributes to sustainable and inclusive economic development.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works closely with the Central and State Governments, policymakers, tax authorities, and industry stakeholders to advocate for a progressive, predictable, and business-friendly taxation ecosystem. Serving as a vital bridge between industry and government, CII actively represents the concerns and perspectives of businesses while supporting policy reforms that strengthen India’s growth and competitiveness.
CII continuously tracks developments in the domestic and global taxation landscape and contributes to tax policy through research, stakeholder consultations, policy papers, and industry engagement. Through consultative meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, and roundtables, CII facilitates constructive dialogue between government and industry on key taxation issues, helping shape reforms that are practical, transparent, and growth-oriented.
The annual Pre-Budget and Post-Budget Memoranda prepared by CII provide a structured platform for industry to present recommendations on direct and indirect taxation, offering valuable inputs that support the formulation of fiscal policies aligned with India’s long-term economic priorities. In addition to direct taxes under the Income-tax framework, CII has played a significant role in advancing reforms related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Customs. Through sustained engagement with policymakers and tax administrators, CII has contributed to the smooth implementation and continual refinement of GST, promoted trade facilitation through customs reforms, and advocated measures that simplify compliance, reduce transaction costs, and improve the overall business environment.
By championing tax reforms, fostering collaboration, and enabling informed policy dialogue, CII remains committed to building a modern, efficient, and globally aligned taxation system that supports enterprise growth, enhances investor confidence, and contributes to India’s vision of becoming a globally competitive economy.
A transparent, stable, and globally competitive tax regime is fundamental to fostering economic growth, encouraging investment, and enhancing the competitiveness of Indian industry. An efficient taxation framework not only supports ease of doing business but also influences corporate decision-making, promotes innovation, facilitates trade, and contributes to sustainable and inclusive economic development.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works closely with the Central and State Governments, policymakers, tax authorities, and industry stakeholders to advocate for a ...