Assam

Assam is the gateway to the North East India. Its topography, rich biodiversity, forest cover and fertile land etc., make Assam a bright candidate for a global agro-processing and tourist destination. The GSDP at current prices for 2014-15 stood at Rs 198098 crores with a growth rate of 11.45 per cent over previous year. Agriculture makes a significant contribution to its domestic sectors accounting for more than a third of Assam’s income. Of a population of 267 million in Assam, 69% constitute the working force. Tea and oil & gas are two predominant industries of Assam which accounts for ...

CII Assam Leadership

Mr Bhaskar Phukan
Chairman CII Assam State Council
and
Managing Director, Numaligarh Refinery Ltd

Dr Ankur Baruah
Vice Chairman, CII Assam State Council
and
Director, Oil India Ltd

Mr Mukesh Nankani
Vice Chairman, CII Assam State Council
and
Chief Airport Officer, Guwahati International Airport Limited

CII NE Business Delegation
Interaction and briefing meeting with HCIM on 24 August 2026
North East Delegation members as the part of Indian Business Delegation to Japan participated in an interaction with the KEIZAI DOYUKAI Japan Association of Corporate Executives in Tokyo, with discussions focused on deepening India-Japan economic and business collaboration, on 25 August 2026.
The interaction highlighted significant opportunities for greater engagement across future technologies, Al, robotics, semiconductors, energy and renewables, green hydrogen, critical minerals, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
CII NE Business Delegation to Japan at the Universal Materials Incubator Co. Ltd
CII NE Business Delegation - Fireside Chat with H.E. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
NE Business Delegation - meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
CII Northeast Business Delegation as part of Indian Industry Delegation - met the JETRO officials
CII handed over the flood relief kits formally to Ms Surkrishna Gharphalia, ACS, Addl. District Commissioner, Sivasagar, on 4 August 2026 for distribution among the flood affected communities.Ms Shanta Sarma,Director CII; Mr Nibir Barua, ACS, District Treasury Officer and other Sr Government officials were also present on the occasion.
The CII North East MSME Conclave 2026 was held on 22 July 2026 in Guwahati. The Conclave brought together policymakers, regulators, bankers and industry leaders to discuss how greater financial access can unlock the entrepreneurial potential of the North East. The Conclave was addressed by Secretary NEC, RD RBI, CGM SBI, CGM NABARD. Commissioner Industries Govt of Assam, Chairman Pollution Control Board, ED NEDFi among other esteemed dignitaries. The discussions focused on strengthening MSMEs through easier access to finance, digital transformation, regulatory simplification, formalisation, market linkages and sustainable growth.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized a series of Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) meetings during the visit of a high-level delegation comprising leading logistics companies from Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Guwahati from 15–18 June 2026. The visit was aimed at exploring new business opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and strengthening trade and logistics linkages between Northeast India and key international markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

The delegation called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam and held comprehensive discussions on the State's vision for transforming Assam into a major logistics, trade, and investment hub for Northeast India. The meeting highlighted the Government's continued focus on strengthening infrastructure, improving ease of doing business, and leveraging Assam's strategic location as the gateway to Southeast Asia under India's Act East Policy. The delegation also held detailed interactions with the Chief Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Assam, where discussions centred on the State's infrastructure development, multimodal logistics ecosystem, industrial growth, and emerging investment opportunities.

CII also coordinated sector-specific meetings with senior officials of the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), Tea Board of India, Spices Board of India, and other key institutions. In addition, the delegation engaged with representatives from more than fifty industries across sectors including tea, agri and food processing, logistics, manufacturing, exports, infrastructure, and trade.

These interactions provided a valuable platform for direct engagement between the international logistics service providers and industries from Northeast India. The discussions focused on understanding the logistics capabilities and requirements of the region, identifying opportunities for collaboration in freight forwarding, warehousing, multimodal transportation, cold chain logistics, and cross-border trade facilitation, and exploring solutions to improve supply chain efficiency.

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Workshop on Programmes and Curricula for Assam Skill University across Sectors

Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with Assam Skill University organized Workshops on Programmes and Curricula for the Assam Skill University in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore on 22 Jan, 23 Jan & 24 Jan 2025 respectively.

The Assam Skill University is being established by the State Government of Assam to strengthen industry-oriented skills education and training systems in the State and in India through future-aligned curricula, and state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure.

These discussions addressed the growing demand for a workforce equipped with the expertise to navigate and drive sector-aligned and future-oriented initiatives, while highlighting key challenges and opportunities.

Ms. Shanta B Sarma
Director
Confederation of Indian Industry
House No. 36, 1st Floor Jorpukhuri
Uzanbazar, H.C. Barua Road
Guwahati
Assam
India-781001
Email : shanta.sarma@cii.in
Phone : +91-361-3108343

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